Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
The 5th-century AD Pillar 26 is an inferior imitation of Pillar 10. Its lion capital can be seen in the Archaeological Museum.
Must-see attractions in India
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
A beautifully carved throne or seat in the shape of a lion, a little west (uphill) from the Raya Gopura on Mamallapuram Hill.
Gujarat & Diu
Dwarka’s lighthouse affords a beautiful panoramic view, though photography is not allowed (and neither are mobile phones).
Vrindavan
Dedicated to Radha, Krishna's consort and true love, this unique temple combines elements of Hindu and Muslim architecture.
Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram)
Similarly sized to Mamallapuram's famous Arjuna's Penance, this unfinished relief carving is just south along West Raja St.
Chennai (Madras)
Chennai's main Shia mosque, built in 1810. Mostly useful as a landmark, as non-Muslims aren't allowed inside the buildings.
Varkala
This gold-hued stretch of sand, around 1km north of the North Cliff, makes a peaceful alternative to Varkala's main beach.
Archaeological Survey of India Museum
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
Built by the British as a hospital and jail, this small museum now houses a ho-hum collection of Gwalior-area antiquities.
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
In the northwestern section of Cubbon Park, the neoclassical Attara Kacheri was built in 1864 and houses the High Court.
Himachal Pradesh
Tucked into a mostly residential area, this photogenic little 17th-century sikhara temple is dedicated to Rama.
The Western Ghats
About 19km north of Kotagiri, Kodanad Viewpoint boasts vistas across both the Coimbatore Plains and the Mysore Plateau.
Jaipur
This early 18th-century Krishna temple is a popular place of worship set in gardens just outside the City Palace walls.
Chandigarh
Away from the town centre, the Garden of Fragrance has sweet-scented flower varieties such as jasmine and damask rose.
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
Less visited than other nearby viewpoints, Moir's Point is 13km west of town and has lovely views across the plains.
Himachal Pradesh
Dedicated to the local god Mathi, Mohatmin Mandir temple has some excellent old and new carvings in wood and stone.
Varanasi
Popular with Rama devotees (Hanuman was Rama's stalwart ally in his quest to rescue Sita from the demon Ravana).
Himachal Pradesh
This 11th-century temple sacred to Vishnu stands right beside Gandhi Gate just off the north end of the Chowgan.
Chandigarh
The Terraced Garden draws locals with its seasonal flower shows and musical fountain sessions in the evenings.
Maharashtra
Cave 27 is virtually a vihara connected to the cave 26 chaitya, though it is not accessible.
Hampi
This temple is at a lower level than the surrounding structures. It's on the western side of the Royal Centre.
Chennai (Madras)
Built entirely of granite in 1795 by the Nawab of the Carnatic, and generally known simply as the Big Mosque.
Mussoorie
Built in 1836 and featuring stained-glass windows, this is purported to be the oldest church in the Himalaya.
Kozhikode (Calicut)
The former courtyard of the Zamorins, this large central park still preserves its original spring-fed tank.
Jodhpur
At the southwestern end of the fort, this temple is dedicated to the goddess Durga in her wrathful aspect.
Udaipur
This three-arched gate was built in 1711 and opens onto the large Manesh Chowk in the City Palace complex.
Jodhpur
The Jai Pol was built by Maharajah Man Singh in 1808 following his defeat of invading forces from Jaipur.
Jaipur
The precinct of Hathroi Fort is named after this derelict (but still occupied) fort perched on a hilltop.
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
A red-brick neo-Gothic construction, built in 1900 to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee of Queen Victoria.
Karnataka
On Chandragiri Hill opposite Vindhyagiri, this temple is believed to have been built by Emperor Ashoka.
Varanasi
Dattatreya takes its name from a Brahmin saint, whose footprint is preserved in a small temple nearby.
Pushkar
The large Naya (new) Rangji temple is east of the lake and is the scene of regular chanting devotions.
West Bengal
This rudimentary museum has a small collection of sculpture, artefacts and coins from Gaur and Pandua.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
The second gate on the eastern approach to Gwalior Fort, named after Badal Singh, Man Singh’s uncle.
Lucknow
A beautiful, and deceptively shallow, white mosque, built in 1680 and most impressive from a distance.
Pushkar
Gandhi’s ashes were sprinkled here on Gau Ghat and since then it has also been known as Gandhi Ghat.
Kolkata (Calcutta)
This fanciful multidomed mosque was built in honour of nawab Tippu Sultan by his son during the 1830s.
Kovalam
Popular with domestic day trippers, Hawa Beach is a busy sandy strand just north of Lighthouse Beach.
Nashik
The Dadasaheb Phalke Memorial is dedicated to the pioneering Indian movie producer of the same name.
Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh
The third of the surviving gates on the eastern approach to Gwalior Fort, built in the 15th century.
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