Andaman Islands
The sprawling, rugged and blonde Netaji Nagar, stretching 8km to 12km north of Hut Bay, is the beach where most accommodation is located.
Must-see attractions in India
Maharashtra
Cave 7 has an atypical design, with porches before the verandah leading directly to the four cells and the elaborately sculptured shrine.
West Bengal
The fortress-like Dakhil Darwaza gate, constructed in 1425, was the northern entrance to the fortified citadel at the heart of old Gaur.
Gujarat & Diu
About 2km from downtown Veraval towards Somnath, the harbour is a striking sight, with hundreds of wooden dhows flying colourful flags.
New Delhi
Built in 1910 by the British, this monumental building still contains administrative government offices and is not open to the public.
Cenotaphs of the Maharanis of Jaipur
Jaipur
About 5km from the centre, along the road to Amber, the cenotaphs of the maharanis of Jaipur are worth a visit for a tranquil stroll.
Chandigarh
The most pleasant of the parks and gardens that dot Chandigarh is perhaps the Rose Garden, which contains over 1500 rose varieties.
Eastern Rajasthan
A pretty baori (step-well) with geometrical designs and sharp shadows that has been restored. Pity about the putrid water.
Karnataka
For the best views of Murudeshwar, head up the skyscaper-like Shri Murudeshwar temple via its lift for fantastic coastal panoramas.
Gujarat & Diu
Perched atop a small hillock, this temple is up high enough to provide splendid views over the city and out to the Gulf of Cambay.
Srinagar
Much of Srinagar's fresh produce is brought in from 'floating gardens' and landed at this tiny dock, making for photogenic scenes.
Gujarat & Diu
Among more than 100 Jain temples around Patan, this is the largest, with all the domes and sacred carvings your eyes can absorb.
Maharashtra
Cave 14, the Ravana-ki-Khai, is a Buddhist vihara converted to a temple dedicated to Shiva sometime in the 7th century.
New Delhi
South Secretariat was designed by Herbert Baker and built in 1912; it houses government offices and is not open to the public.
Pushkar
Old Rangji Temple (c 1844) is close to the bazaar and is alternatively empty and peaceful or alive with chanting worshippers.
Mysuru (Mysore)
Dating from 1805, Government House, formerly the British Residency, is a Tuscan Doric building set in 20 hectares of gardens.
Pune
Adjacent to the Pataleshvara Cave Temple is the Jangali Maharaj Temple, dedicated to a Hindu ascetic who died here in 1818.
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Decorated with lion-shaped pillar bases, the Ganesh Ratha is carved from a single rock and was originally a Shiva shrine.
Agra
The Taj Mahal's red-sandstone mosque to the west of the main monument is an important gathering place for Agra's Muslims.
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
The elegant Indo-Islamic summer residence of ruler Tipu Sultan is notable for its teak pillars and ornamental frescos.
Gujarat & Diu
Dwarka's most splendid temple is dedicated to Krishna and has a magnificent five-storey spire supported by 60 columns.
Agra
In Agra Fort, the Hall of Public Audiences was where emperor Shah Jahan listened to petitions from ordinary citizens.
West Bengal
The squat, square Rasmancha has an unusual plan of three concentric arched galleries surrounding the inner shrine.
Varanasi
A colourful ghat with many steps and a small pool, where a fire aarti is held every evening at 6.30pm.
National Gallery of Modern Art
Mumbai (Bombay)
Well-curated shows of Indian and international artists in a bright and spacious five-floor exhibition space.
Mumbai (Bombay)
A gallery with work by emerging artists in a space that once served as a 'godown', a cotton-storing warehouse.
Odisha
This is a tribal textile market, featuring yarn coloured with natural dyes, located 63km northwest of Koraput.
Hyderabad
A landmark structure built by the seventh nizam in Indo-Saracenic style on the south bank of the Musi River.
Karnataka
This lively market is an explosion of colour and scent, with flowers, spices and fresh produce for sale.
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
About 7km west of town, these towering boulders have jaw-dropping views to the Tamil Nadu plains below.
Mumbai (Bombay)
A well-established gallery featuring leading Indian artists inside a century-old metal printing press.
Hampi
Features exquisite carvings that depict scenes from the Ramayana, and polished black-granite pillars.
Gokarna
A large temple tank where locals, pilgrims and immaculately dressed Brahmins perform their ablutions.
Maharashtra
Cave 2 is notable for its ornate pillars and the imposing seated Buddha, which faces the setting sun.
Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke
Mumbai (Bombay)
This gallery, with contemporary Indian art and sculpture, is just behind the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
Gujarat & Diu
Jamnagar's colourful vegetable market dates to the 18th century and resembles a crumbling coliseum.
Maharashtra
Cave 33, the Jagannath Sabha, is similar in plan to 32 and has some well-preserved sculptures.
Karnataka
In the southeastern corner of town, this is Sravanabelagola’s largest temple.
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