{"id":12558,"date":"2016-02-29T17:23:30","date_gmt":"2016-02-29T17:23:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogbox.indianeagle.com\/?p=12558"},"modified":"2023-01-27T17:34:50","modified_gmt":"2023-01-27T22:34:50","slug":"new-tourist-attractions-in-india","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.indianeagle.com\/travelbeats\/new-tourist-attractions-in-india\/","title":{"rendered":"Upcoming Tourist Attractions in India: Best Things to See in 2016 and 2017"},"content":{"rendered":"

Are you bored of the Taj Mahal, the Victoria Memorial, the Charminar, the India Gate, the Red Fort, the Gateway of India and other historic tourist attractions in India? If yes, a whole new lot of things to see in India are awaiting you in 2016 and 2017.<\/strong> The upcoming tourist attractions in India include the world\u2019s highest golf course, tallest rail bridge and tallest clock tower, an Eiffel Tower replica, a river gallery, a Madame Tussauds museum, a war memorial, etc. Each of these is a new reason to visit India in 2016 and 2017. IndianEagle<\/span> shares tidbits about the upcoming tourist attractions in India.<\/strong><\/p>\n

World\u2019s Highest Golf Course in Sikkim<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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Have you ever imagined of playing golf at a height of 14,140 feet? If yes, the imagination is not far from reality. The northeast Indian state of Sikkim<\/a><\/span> is going to have the world\u2019s highest golf course near Nathula Pass, a mountainous route serving as a trade link between India and China.<\/strong> Named \u2018Yak Golf Course\u2019, it would be not only the world\u2019s highest golf course but also one of the most interesting places to visit in India in 2016.<\/p>\n

Jatayu Nature Park in Kerala<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Kerala\u2019s<\/a><\/p>\n

Kerala\u2019s Jatayu Nature Park is inspired by the story of Jatayu, a mythical character in the Ramayana, one of the Indian epics. Chatatayamangalam in Kollam district, where Jatayu is said to have fallen from the skies during a faceoff with Ravana, is the scenic location of this upcoming park in Kerala. The park will feature an amazing blend of art, adventure and technology. The world\u2019s largest bird sculpture of Jatayu on the top of a hill, measuring 70 feet in height, 200 feet in length and 150 feet in breadth is supposed to be the center of attraction in Kerala\u2019s Jatayu Nature Park. The Jatayu sculpture will house a digital museum and 6D theatre.<\/strong> The park will house a dedicated adventure zone with several adventure games. A high-tech cable car offering a bird\u2019s eye view of the scenic area will be set up over the park. Evidently, Kerala\u2019s Jatayu Nature Park is among the upcoming Indian tourist attractions to watch out for in 2016.<\/p>\n

Replica of Eiffel Tower in Kolkata \u00a0<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The first replica of the Eiffel Tower in Kolkata is surely among the upcoming Indian tourist attractions which are worth a visit in 2016. Kolkata has already laid the foundation of a replica of the Eiffel Tower in solidarity with the victims of terrorist attacks in Paris on November 13, 2015.<\/strong> Part of the \u2018Seven Wonders of the World\u2019 at Eco Park, the tower will have an observation deck at a height of 25 meters to offer sweeping views of Kolkata. It will have a coffee shop as well as a souvenir shop. Read on to know the facts about Kolkata\u2019s Eiffel Tower replica<\/a><\/span>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

World\u2019s Tallest Rail Bridge in India<\/strong><\/h4>\n

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The Chenab Bridge under construction between Bakkal and Kauri in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir is a seemingly impossible technological challenge. Once completed, the 1,315m long bridge will be the world\u2019s highest arch bridge with railway lines at a height of 359m over the River Chenab.<\/p>\n

Statue of Unity in Gujarat<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"statue<\/a><\/p>\n

The upcoming Statue of Unity in Gujarat is among the new interesting things to see in India. Dedicated to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an eminent leader of the Indian Independence Movement<\/a><\/span>, the statue will boast a height of 182 meters or 597 feet on a river island<\/strong> near Vadodara. Expected to be the world\u2019s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity will be surrounded by a lake sprawling over an area of 12 km.<\/p>\n

Madame Tussauds Museum in Delhi<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Madame<\/a><\/p>\n

The list of new tourist attractions to see in India includes an upcoming Madame Tussauds Wax Museum in New Delhi. India\u2019s first Madame Tussauds Wax Museum will house life-size wax statues of not only Indian legends and celebs but also eminent figures from the rest of the world<\/strong>. This initiative is part of the India-UK Year of Culture Celebrations in 2017. Read more about Delhi\u2019s Madame Tussauds Museum<\/a><\/span><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Rock Garden in Odisha<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"Chandigarh<\/a><\/p>\n

Odisha\u2019s Rock Garden is also on the list of upcoming tourist attractions in India. Being built in Berhampur, it would be India\u2019s second rock garden after the first Rock Garden in Chandigarh, Punjab.<\/strong> The garden will feature several creative structures and artifacts sculpted out of rock to take your breath away. Known for their rock-carving skills, the artisans of Odisha<\/a><\/span> are expected to make the upcoming rock garden a major tourist attraction in the state.<\/strong> To be powered by solar energy, Odisha\u2019s Rock Garden would be among the eco-friendly tourist places across India.<\/p>\n

War Memorial & Museum in Delhi <\/strong><\/h4>\n

India has proposed to get the first war museum near the iconic Indian Gate in New Delhi. The museum will be a memorial in honor of the martyrs who laid down their lives in the post-independence era of India.<\/strong> Said to be India\u2019s national war memorial and museum, it had been pending since 1960 due to the lack of approval from the central government. Among the tourist places to visit in Delhi<\/a><\/span>, it will stand as a symbol for the Indian soldiers\u2019 sacrifice in service to the nation.<\/strong> The estimated cost of the project is INR 500 crores. Once completed, the National War Memorial and Museum in Delhi will be among the best things to see in India.<\/p>\n

World\u2019s Tallest Clock Tower in Mysore<\/strong><\/h4>\n

\"infosys<\/a><\/p>\n

If Sikkim is to get the world\u2019s highest golf course, Karnataka is to get the world\u2019s tallest clock tower in Mysore<\/strong>. Infosys has proposed to build the 135-m high clock tower in its Mysore campus, a 2-hour drive from Bengaluru. Comprising 19 floors with a boardroom, the tower will reportedly cost a whopping $8.83 million. It will display a digital timepiece on the top. Read more about this wonderful initiative by Infosys<\/a><\/span> among the tourist attractions in India<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

River Gallery in Karnataka <\/strong><\/h4>\n

Mysore of Mysuru, a historic city in Karnataka, is mostly famous for the Mysore Palace. An upcoming gallery on the River Cauvery would be another tourist attraction in Mysore<\/a><\/span><\/strong>. Believed to be India\u2019s first river gallery, it will showcase the culture, life and biodiversity supported by the River Cauvery, the main source of water in Karnataka. The gallery will also exhibit how important role the River Cauvery plays in the lives of farmers across the state and highlight environmental threats to the river.<\/p>\n

Travel Beats is a culture & entertainment portal for Indian diaspora by IndianEagle, a leading US-India travel booking<\/a> organization. It publishes interesting stories about USA, Canada, NRIs, aviation and India tourism.<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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