Did you know the Taj Mahal is not the most visited tourist site in India? This is!

The historic town Mamallapuram is well-known for its ancient rock-cut temples, caves, architecture and literature. 

The city comprising of different historic monuments including a giant rock elephant structure, a shiva temple, was one of the major cities of the Pallava kingdom.

According to UNWTO, 1.3 million tourists travelled to foreign destinations globally in 2023 which was 88 per cent of pre-pandemic levels and 44 per cent higher than 2022

The Saluvannkuppan Murugan temple situated in Tamil Nadu is said to be one of the oldest Murugan Temple on Earth. The temple that was discovered in 2005 had a two-layer structure - a brick temple was constructed between the 3rd century BC during the Sangam period and the granite temple, which was built in the 8th century AD during the Pallava reign.

A few miles away from the Taj Mahal, the historical fort built by Mughal Emperor Akbar is situated in heart of the city Agra. 

The fort made of red sandstone is situated on the bank of the river Yamuna and is among the most majestic place that everyone should visit at least once!

The Thirumayam Fort spread on the sprawling 40-acre land is situated in the town of Thirumayam in the Pudukkottai District. Tamil Nadu. The fortress constructed by King Vijaya Raghunatha Sethupathi in 1687, is known worldwide for its great historical significance and grand architecture.

Gingee Fort aka Senji Fort and it is also called Troy of the East the name given by Britishers, is another famous monument that is heavily flocked by a huge number of tourists from India and overseas every year. 

Qutub Minar is a UNSECO-recognised world heritage site, which is also situated in Delhi, the capital city of India. The 72.5 meters tall minaret was built between 1199 and 1220 is a big tourist spot for foreign visitors. 

A seaside Vattakottai Fort near Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu is the most picturesque fort in the entire country. Situated on the coast of the Bay of Bengal, the fort was built in the 18th century during the Travancore kingdom. 

Red Fort takes ninth place on the list. Situated in the capital city of India, New Delhi, the fort was built by the Mughal emperors and attracts a large number of foreign tourists because of its history and architecture.

The Rock Cut Jain Temple is situated in the southern part of India and describes the artistic culture of ancient India. The temple is also called  Arivarkovil or Arivar Temple alias Temple of the Arhats.

The rock-cut temple which was built between (580–630 AD) during the region of Pallava King Mahendravarma is a Jain monastery and the complex caves depict Tirthankaras seated in a meditation pose.