THE TOP 5 PLACES TO VISIT WHEN IN MACHU PICCHU

It is no doubt that Machu Picchu is on the travel list of many. Wherever the sight goes, you witness breathtaking landscapes covered with cottony clouds. It ranks as one of the top attractions in Peru because of its spectacular gardens, limestone temples, snow-capped peaks and the city carved beautifully between two peaks. So, if you are looking forward to visiting Machu Picchu then visit Inti Sun Trek to know more about the Machu Picchu Inca Trail Tour.

Here are some of the places in Machu Picchu which will leave you stunned and make your visit worthwhile.

·         Inti Punku aka The Sun Gate

This place makes a special place in your heart as soon as you see the spectacular sunset and sunrise from here. This gate was used in the past as a control port for people entering and going out from the city.

·         Huayna Picchu

This peak is located behind the Machu Picchu city and one can get an amazing birds eye view of the city from here. The view from the Huayna Picchu is worth the biggest highlights of Machu Picchu. The total ascent is 1000 feet with beautiful vistas on the way and the view that one gets to witness is totally worth the climb.

·         Temple of the Sun

You will find spectacular stonework for which Machu Picchu has been always known. The temple has beautiful stone carvings, which takes you back to the ancient Machu Picchu city. It is believed to have been used as an astronomical observatory. Torreon is a tower built inside the Temple of the Sun to indicate the position of the highest altitude all over the city.

·         The Temple of Three Windows

This is the first among the three buildings of ‘Sacred Plaza.’ The temple has been made up of large stones weighing up to 3 tons. The three windows face the mountains perfectly and the windows are a symbol of the three children of the sun who came to Earth.

·          Intihuatana

This is a stone is prism-shaped and located on the terrace of The Temple of Three Windows. No one knows the exact purpose of the stone but it is believed to be used as an observatory for the solar year and it also determined the start and end of the agricultural year.

The above are just some of the places that Machu Picchu offers. To know more and to actually witness them, you have to be a part of the Machu Picchu Inca Trail Tour from Inti Sun Trek.  They will plan a vacation for you, which you will never forget. You can select from the various tour and trek packages available on the website.