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Cemetery Tourism in India: Some like to see nature during traveling, some like adventure and some like to see historical monuments. Nowadays many people are liking Simatry Tourism. It is also called necrotourism. In this, tourists are shown old cemeteries.
Walking does not only mean looking at new places but it is an experience that a person remembers throughout his life. Everyone has their likes and dislikes about walking. People who have attachment to history, also like Simatry tourism. In this, tourists are rotated in the cemetery. This place is a wonderful confluence of history, mystery, heritage and art. (Image-canva)
There are many old cemeteries in India who are witness to history. One of them is South Park Street Remitry of Kolkata. It is the largest and oldest cemetery built in the British period. It was built in 1767. Victorian architecture is seen here. European style is also reflected on tombs. British officials, missionaries and soldiers were buried here. (Image-canva)
The Lal Ganj cemetery in Ahmedabad, Gujarat is very old and famous where the mark of Mughals is seen. It was made during his time. The Mughal Empire in India began in 1526 which lasted until 1857. That is, the Mughals have dominated India for about 300 years. In this cemetery, the tombs are made of red stone, on which beautiful carvings of the verses of the Quran are seen. The beauty and peace tourists here like it very much. (Image-canva)
There is a Dutch Simatry in Pallapuram in Kochi, Kerala. Actually Dutch is called the Netherlands. Dutch is dominating Kerala. This cemetery was established in the 18th century. It reminds of the Dutch colonial period in India. The tombs may look plain here but look very beautiful. The walls here are seen to have architecture related to the European style. (Image-canva)
There is a Scottish cemetery in Nagpur, Maharashtra, which is very special. It was built in the 19th century. This seminal is the last resting place of British and Scottish missionaries. The tombs here look largely like a church. The stones of the tombs here are of the Gothic style. This style emerged from France which later became popular throughout Europe. Youth are greatly affected by this style. (Image-canva)
If you want to see only the Taj Mahal in Agra, Uttar Pradesh, then you must also see the Roman Catholic Simatry here once. It was built in 1600. During the Mughal period, the Mughal rulers allowed Christians to build a cemetery at this place. A beautiful confluence of Portuguese and Mughal art is seen here. The tomb here is made of red stone. (Image-canva)
Uttarakhand has been the most favorite place of the British. The cold weather here was according to them. In Almora, he built English Simatry which is quiet and very beautiful. Surrounded by the Himalayan mountains, this is a gift for Nature Lovers. The stones of the tombs here have become very old. This cemetery is surrounded by cedar trees where cold air always moves. (Image-canva)
