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Places to visit on Independence Day: This year India is going to celebrate its 78th Independence Day. 15 August (15 August) 1947, this day of independence from British rule, reminds us of the many brave sons of the country who took part in the freedom struggle.
Today we are giving you information about some special places in India, going to which will become a special day for you.
Porbandar, Gujarat
Father of the Nation Mahatma Gandhi has made a special contribution to India's independence. If you are planning to visit somewhere on this 15th August, then you can go to Porbandar in Gujarat, where you will find Kirti Mandir, the birthplace of Mahatma Gandhi. Today, this place has been converted into a museum, which shows aspects of both Gandhi's writings and life.
Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar
On the occasion of Independence Day, you can also go to Amritsar in Punjab. Here you can visit Jallianwala Bagh, which reminds us of the horrific massacre of unarmed innocents during a peaceful protest against the Rowlatt Act on the day of Baisakhi in the year 1919. Even today, bullet marks can be seen on the walls here.
August Kranti Maidan, Mumbai
Mumbai's August Kranti Maidan is also an ideal place to visit on the occasion of 15 August. Mahatma Gandhi had blew the bugle of Quit India Movement against the British from this place on 9 August 1942. It is also known as Gowali Maidan and is a great place to visit with friends and family.
Kargil War Memorial, Ladakh
On 15th August, you can also visit the Kargil War Memorial in Ladakh. This memorial was built in the late 90s in honor of the brave sons who were martyred in the Kargil War with Pakistan. The walls here are made of sandstone, on which the names of all the soldiers who sacrificed their lives in the war are engraved. From this memorial, you can also see Tololing and Tiger Hill, which are areas recaptured by the Indian Army after defeating Pakistani soldiers.
Red Fort, Delhi
On Independence Day, you can also visit the Red Fort, a symbol of India's independence from the British. Every year on 15 August, the Prime Minister of the country hoists the flag here and also addresses the countrymen. This place is also historically special. Let us tell you that it was built by Shah Jahan and due to the use of red sandstone in its construction, it is known as the Red Fort.
