TRIPADVISOR SHOWS OFF THE WORLD’S MOST SPECTACULAR
SIGHTS WITH 2015 TRAVELLERS’ CHOICE LANDMARKS
Taj Mahal Not Only Locks Up Title of India’s Favorite
Landmark, It is ranked #3 in the World and #2 in Asia
¥ SwaminarayanAkshardham,
QutabMinar and Humayun's Tomb from New Delhi
notch up the 5th, 6th and 9th ranks
respectively on the India list
¥ 6 Indian
landmarks make it to the Asia list - TajMahal (#2), Amber Fort (#9), Harmandir
Sahib (#11), Mehrangarh Fort (#20), SwaminarayanAkshardham (#21), QutabMinar
(#22)
¥ India leads
the Asia list with maximum number of winning landmarks (6) followed by China
and Thailand (4 each)
TripAdvisor®the
world’s largest travel site*, today announced its Travellers’ Choice™ awards for Landmarks. This year’s awards
honor more than 700 landmarks worldwide including lists for Africa,
Asia, Caribbean, Europe, South America, the South Pacific, the U.K., and the
U.S. The annual awards are based on the millions of valuable reviews and
opinions from TripAdvisor travellers across the globe. Award winners were
determined using an algorithm that took into account the quantity and quality
of reviews for landmarks worldwide, gathered over a 12-month period.
“It’s fantastic to
see some of India’s famous landmarks being recognized among the world’s and
Asia’s most iconic attractions. These are not just magnificent sights to visit
but also an integral part of the history of our nation; and it’s a great to see
travellers not just from India but across the world having experienced Indian culture
and tradition through these architectural marvels”said Nikhil Ganju, Country Manager, TripAdvisor India.
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HOW MANY OF THESE HAVE YOU VISITED?
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Top 10 Travellers’ Choice Landmarks - World
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Top 10 Travellers’ Choice Landmarks - India
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1. Angkor Wat – Siem Reap, Cambodia
2. Machu Picchu – Machu Picchu, Peru
3. TajMahal – Agra, India
4. Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque Center
– Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates
5. Basilica of the SagradaFamilia –
Barcelona, Spain
6. St. Peter’s Basilica – Vatican
City, Italy
7. Milan Cathedral (Duomo) – Milan,
Italy
8. Alcatraz – San Francisco,
California
9. Corcovado – Cristo Redentor – Rio
de Janeiro, Brazil
10.Golden Gate Bridge – San
Francisco, California
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1.
Taj_Mahal – Agra, Uttar Pradesh
2.
Amber_Fort – Jaipur, Rajasthan
3.
Harmandir_Sahib(Golden Temple)
– Amritsar, Punjab
4.
Mehrangarh_Fort – Jodhpur,
Rajasthan
5.
Swaminarayan_Akshardham – New
Delhi, National
CapitalTerritory of India
6.
Qutab_Minar– New Delhi, National Capital
Territory of India
7.
Agra_Fort – Agra, Uttar Pradesh
8.
Khajuraho_Temples – Khajuraho,
Madhya Pradesh
9.
Humayun’s_Tomb – New Delhi,
National Capital
Territory of India
10.
Brihadeeshwara_Temple –
Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu
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For
travellers planning a trip to a Travellers’ Choice award-winning Indian
landmark, TripAdvisor has also identified highly-rated value hotels1
nearby to stay.
Explore the Top 10 Travellers’ Choice Landmarks in India:
1. Taj_Mahal – Agra, Uttar Pradesh
2. Amber_Fort – Jaipur, Rajasthan
3. Harmandir_Sahib (Golden Temple)
– Amritsar, Punjab
4. Mehrangarh_Fort – Jodhpur,
Rajasthan
5. Swaminarayan_Akshardham – New
Delhi, National Capital Territory of India
6. Qutab_Minar – New Delhi, National
Capital Territory of India
7. Agra_Fort – Agra, Uttar Pradesh
8. Khajuraho_Temples – Khajuraho,
Madhya Pradesh
9. Humayun’s_Tomb – New Delhi,
National Capital Territory of India
10.
Brihadeeshwara_Temple – Thanjavur,
Tamil Nadu
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