Telangana & Andhra Pradesh
Dating back to the 12th century, this important temple is located on Indrakeeladri Hill, close to the Krishna River, and draws many pilgrims.
Must-see attractions in South India
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.
Maharashtra
Cave 7 has an atypical design, with porches before the verandah leading directly to the four cells and the elaborately sculptured shrine.
Karnataka
For the best views of Murudeshwar, head up the skyscaper-like Shri Murudeshwar temple via its lift for fantastic coastal panoramas.
Maharashtra
Cave 14, the Ravana-ki-Khai, is a Buddhist vihara converted to a temple dedicated to Shiva sometime in the 7th century.
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.
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
The elegant Indo-Islamic summer residence of ruler Tipu Sultan is notable for its teak pillars and ornamental frescos.
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.
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.
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.
Hampi
Features exquisite carvings that depict scenes from the Ramayana, and polished black-granite pillars.
Galerie Mirchandani + Steinruecke
Mumbai (Bombay)
This gallery, with contemporary Indian art and sculpture, is just behind the Taj Mahal Palace hotel.
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.
Mumbai (Bombay)
Cutting-edge photography and art from Indian and overseas artists.
North Goa
Chapora’s old laterite fort, standing guard over the mouth of the Chapora River, was built by the Portuguese in 1617, to protect Bardez taluk (district),…
Chennai (Madras)
Take an early morning or evening stroll (you don’t want to roast here at any other time) along the 3km-long main stretch of Marina Beach and you’ll pass…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
Perched above Ooty's centre, immaculate pale-yellow St Stephen’s, built in 1829, is the Nilgiris' oldest church. It has lovely stained glass, huge wooden…
Bengaluru (Bangalore)
The private residence of the Wodeyars, erstwhile maharajas of the state, Bangalore Palace preserves a slice of bygone royal splendour. You can view the …
Karnataka
The Nandi Hills, topping out at 1455m, were once the summer retreat of Tipu Sultan. Situated 60km north of Bengaluru, the region is now a popular day-trip…
South Goa
Built in 1580 atop an old Muslim fort, the Rachol Seminary and Church stands near the village of Raia, 7km from Margao. It’s not officially open to…
Mumbai (Bombay)
Nestled in the arty district of Kala Ghoda, the Horniman Circle Garden is the city’s favourite green oasis. Built in 1833, the garden is spread over 2½…
Tamil Nadu
The legends say the kanya (virgin) goddess Kumari, a manifestation of the Great Goddess Devi, single-handedly conquered demons and secured freedom for the…
Panaji
Beside the Secretariat Building, look out for the sublime, starkly black statue of a caped man, arms, hands and fingers outstretched, towering over an…
Chennai (Madras)
Finished in 1653 by the British East India Company, the fort has undergone many facelifts. Inside the vast perimeter walls (the ramparts are 18th-century…
Tamil Nadu
Housing the world’s most sacred sand mound (a lingam said to have been created by Rama's wife Sita, so he could worship Shiva), this temple is one of…
Chennai (Madras)
Founded in 1936, Kalakshetra is a leading serious school of Tamil classical dance and music (sponsoring many students from disadvantaged backgrounds), set…
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
Trivandrum’s spiritual heart is this 18th-century temple (closed to non-Hindus) in the Fort area, which fuses Keralan and Dravidian architecture and whose…
Panaji
Miramar, 3km southwest of the city, is Panaji’s nearest beach. The couple of kilometres of exposed sand facing Aguada Bay are hardly inspiring compared to…
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