Hyderabad
This grand neoclassical landmark – a colossal construction of turrets, domes and arches – dates from 1913, in a design that fuses Persian and Rajasthani…
Must-see attractions in India
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
This cave temple is in a beautiful gorge 1km along a road that’s signed just north of the town limits. The small Shiva shrine is hidden under a huge…
Ladakh
The extensive ruins of Sakti's old stone dzong (fortress) add a touch of intrigue to the landscape as you drive past en route to the Chang La and Pangong…
Kashmir & Ladakh
While not exactly a major attraction, this typical Buddhist nunnery gives day trippers an extra destination to head for while wandering through pretty…
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
One of Trivandrum's major churches, the Roman Catholic St Joseph's is a whitewashed neo-Gothic creation from 1873, topped by a soaring bell tower added in…
Andaman Islands
A pleasant place to stroll in a forested setting with natural enclosures for indigenous species, such as crab-eating macaques, Andaman wild pigs and…
Manali
Rebuilt in 1991, this towered temple sits near the top of Old Manali on a site where, legend says, the Noah-like figure of Manu landed his ark after the…
Kerala
Just back from Ashtamudi Lake, 1.5km north of the jetty, this elegant 1810 building blending Keralan and European styling was once the home of the British…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
The pretty waterfall and pools at Bee Falls can almost be reached by bike (you have to walk the last quarter-kilometre or so).
Tamil Nadu
Dating back to 1620, this temple at the southernmost end of Kumbakonam's main bazaar street has beautiful Nayak horse and yali carvings and fine frescoes.
Goa Science Centre & Planetarium
Panaji
Kids and families will enjoy the Goa Science Centre & Planetarium in Miramar, with an outdoor park, hands-on interactive displays, 3D movies and a…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
The fifth and final gate on the eastern path up to Gwalior Fort is the Hathi Gate, built in 1516, with its two tall towers. Through here you enter the…
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
You can't miss this enormous boulder (and favourite photo spot), balancing precariously on Mamallapuram Hill, right opposite the compound's northernmost…
Rajasthan
This imposing fort was constructed in the 18th century by the Rajput ruler Sardul Singh. It is now mostly in ruins with parts housing moribund government…
Varanasi
The walls of this modern, marble, sikhara-style temple are engraved with verses and scenes from the Ram Charit Manas, the Hindi version of the Ramayana.
Hyderabad
This beautiful building, dating back to 1891, has 500,000 books in Urdu, Sanskrit, Telegu and English in reading rooms that are as atmospheric as they are…
Karnataka
The ruins of Mohammed Adil Shah’s seven-storey palace, the Sat Manzil is one of several evocative sites in the citadel.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Pillar 35 (northwest of the Great Stupa) dates from the 5th century AD. Its capital, with a figure of the Bodhisattva Vajrapani, is in the Archaeological…
Srinagar
Less formal and not quite as busy as many of the older Mughal gardens, the Botanical Gardens have some well-maintained lawns and a wide variety of tree…
Kolkata (Calcutta)
Directly south of the zoo's entrance, the access road to the National Library loops around the very regal Curzon Mansion, once the colonial viceroy's…
Haridwar
This monumental Shiva statue is a Haridwar landmark that stands majestically on an island viewed from Har-ki-Pairi Ghat.
Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
A reasonably interesting museum of bronze and stone sculptures at the Chandragiri Fort complex. Worth a visit, but somewhat lacking in information and…
Hyderabad
Lumbini Park is a pleasant place to enjoy sunsets and the popular musical fountain (6.30-8pm). There's also a nightly laser show (₹50) at 7.15pm and 8…
Coonoor
About 10km west of town, this popular viewpoint exposes vast panoramas encompassing Catherine Falls across the valley.
Ladakh
Just by the roadside, as you round a sharp corner, a group of five ancient carved Dhyani Buddhas stand carved into the rock, 200m before the palace…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
At the fringes of Cubbon Park, this red-painted Gothic-style library is worth a look around. Its impressive reading room is a tranquil escape from the…
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
From the east a series of gates punctuates the worn steps of the path leading up to the fort. You enter from Fort Rd by the Gwalior Gate, dating from 1660.
Tamil Nadu
Before visiting the Kumari Amman Temple, some worshippers immerse themselves in the bathing ghats that surround it.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Unlike many of Mandu's step-wells, this one is open to the sky. With care you can walk down the steps to the water level and get a closer look at the fish.
Tamil Nadu
The shoreline around Kumari Amman Temple has a couple of bathing ghats where some worshippers immerse themselves.
Kashmir & Ladakh
This monastery just behind Padum makes for a nice hour-long (5km) hike from the centre and offers fine views over the valley towards Pibiting and beyond.
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
Dedicated to the goddess Bhuvaneshvari, this major Hindu temple in central Alleppey has a soaring, rainbow-coloured Tamil Nadu–style gopuram.
Karnataka
Within the citadel is the delicate Jala Manzil, once a water pavilion surrounded by secluded courts and gardens.
Amritsar
Close to the Golden Temple, this is where taxis often drop you. The crossroads are dominated by a giant wedding-cake sculpture that honours Sikh heroes.
Guwahati
This arched construction on the Brahmaputra was built to welcome British viceroy Lord Northbrook when he arrived by river steamer from Kolkata in 1874.
Diu
If it's not locked up, you'll find a large wood-panelled altar (and years of dust covering the pews) inside this white, mildewed Portuguese-era church.
Hampi
These stepped bathing ghats (landings) are just north of Virupaksha Temple.They're still used by village women.
Guwahati
A charming piece of colonial-era architecture, this two-storey house, built in 1922, now holds the offices of the Foundation for Social Transformation.
Varanasi
Dominating Panchganga Ghat, this small mosque was built by Aurangzeb on the site of a large Vishnu temple.
New Delhi
Located within peaceful, landscaped gardens, this pavilion displays some interesting photos and paintings documenting the life of Mahatma Gandhi.
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