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Agra's Taj Mahal is an architectural marvel and a global icon. Beauty, balance and peace come together in a white marble masterpiece, from the coloured stone inlaid into intricate designs and…
The Holy Feet of Sri Gomatheswar
The tallest monolithic statue in the world, a great statue of Sri Gomatheswar built in AD 981, is also one of the oldest and most important Jain pilgrimage sites.
Kerala's backwaters were once the state's trade highways, now they are the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Alleppey (or Alappuzha) is one of the major centres for backwater boat…
Kerala's backwaters were once the state's trade highways, now they are the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Alleppey (or Alappuzha) is one of the major centres for backwater boat…
Mahabalipuram (also known as Mamallapuram) is the site of some of the greatest architectural and sculptural achievements in India. Shiva and Vishnu feature prominently and stone carving is…
Delhi's Red Fort is named after the massive red sandstone walls which surround this magnificent architectural work. Dating back to the height of Mughal power, the centrepiece is a white marble…
The City Palace is an imposing blend of traditional Rajasthani and Mughal architecture, within the old walled city of Jaipur. Originally built by Maharaja Jai Singh II, the complex is divided…
Lodi Gardens harbour a number of beautiful tombs of the Sayyid and Lodi rulers, as well as a fine collection of tropical shrubs and trees. A visit provides welcome respite from Delhi's hustle…
Cochin's Chinese Fishing Nets are fixed land installations for an unusual form of fishing. Many visitors to the old town head to the water's edge to see how they are operated, and to sample…
Commissioned by Emperor Muhammad Shah to correct the existing astronomical tables and fix planetary positions anew, Sawai Jai Singh II built the first stone observatory in Delhi in 1724. Four…
Fort Cochin is an area of Cochin city and is home to some of India's oldest European architecture. It is an unlikely blend of medieval Portuguese, Dutch and English, grafted onto the tropical…
Jaipur's Raj Mandir Cinema is a popular tourist attraction. The exterior is a kitsch, pink mass of asymetrical zig-zags, curves and stars, all garishly lit at night. Come for the latest Hindi…
Built by the Portuguese in 1555, Mattancherry Palace was presented to the Raja of Kochi in the 16th century. It is a two-tiered quadrangular building with long spacious halls and central…
Jaipur's magnificent Nahargarh Fort was built by Sawai Raja Jai Singh in 1734. Standing on a rugged peak of the Aravalli mountain range it is a beautiful picnic site with views of the Man…
Cochin's St Francis Church was built in 1503 by Portuguese Franciscan friars and is one of India's oldest European churches. The rope-operated fans (punkahs) are unusual and worth seeing.…
The Amber Fort in Amber, is a superb example of Rajput architecture. It overlooks Maotha Lake, which reflects its terraces and ramparts. Raja Man Singh, the commander of Akbar's army, began…
At one end of Kochi's Jew Street is Jewish Cemetery Road, with its Malayalam and Hebrew tombstones. A short walk brings you to Paradesi Synagogue, the last remaining of the area's seven Jewish…
The Madhavan Nayar Foundation consists of the Museum of Keralan History, a Gallery of Painting and Sculpture, a Centre for Visual Arts and a Doll Museum. Madhavan Nayar (1914-1996) was a…
Trek to one of India's holiest places of pilgrimage the Sabarimala Shrine - millions of devotees do so each year, and find themselves in a trance when they get there.
Chennai's Government Museum is the city's best, boasting wonderful archaeological and natural history sections. There are exquisite carvings and jewellery and the bronze gallery has a superb…
