NOW and THEN photos of legendary Indian attractions

Let's take a moment and go back in time; all the way back to the era when India was not a republic nation. It was a simpler time, when the places were less crowded, less commercial. It was the time when every time we walked on the ghats of Ganga made for a ‘walk to remember’. How much we miss the bygone days, don’t we? Like, how it would be to time-travel to those famous Indian places of India’s rich heritage?

If the idea seems inviting to you, we will make you time-travel right here. Here is the Happytrips’ India Special photo of nine legendary Indian places as they looked some 70 years ago. Brace up for the nostalgia feels to kick in really hard.
Taj Mahal
Then
It has been centuries since the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan got Taj Mahal made for his beloved wife; one of the seven wonders of the world, it still stands strong with its tale of love and genius architecture. Now


Chandni Chowk

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This landmark shopping/eating haunt of Old Delhi retains its grand charm even today and continues to be a crowd-puller as it did during the reign of the Mughals!

Now



Jalianwala Bagh

Then


A site that witnessed a deadly massacre, the Jallianwala Bagh is now a spruced-up memorial and a gathering-spot for tourists as well as patriots that come to pay homage to the dead victims.

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August Kranti Maidan

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Earlier known by the name of Gowalia Tank Maidan, the August Kranti Maidan is a testimony to the great revolts that arose amongst the masses during the British regime. It is at this very place that Mahatma Gandhi launched the Quit India Movement in1942 and inspired people to vigorously fight for the country’s independence. Hence, the place has been named as August Kranti Maidan.

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Golden Temple

Then


A shining representation of humility, universal brotherhood and peace, the Golden Temple in Amritsar is one of the few monumental beauties and spiritual powerhouses that have stood the test of decades.

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Kashi Vishwanath Temple

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This famous temple complex in Varanasi is considered to be an embodiment of sacred, this Shiva temple has withstood (and how!) destructive raids, communal conflicts, onslaught of weather and so much more.

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Ganga Ghats
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The ghats of Ganga, specially in Kolkata, have been sanctifying several Indian cities since time memorial, and Kolkata is no exception.

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Indian Transport

Then


If we talk about Kolkata’s peace-inducing ghats, can a word or two about its trams be far behind? Look how different the ones currently running on the roads look than from their earlier versions.

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Gateway of India

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A waterfront Indo-Saracenic style architectural marvel, the Gateway of India has not lost its sheen, and rather continues to glimmer as one of the hottest tourist attractions in Mumbai today.

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