Karnataka
In the southwest of the city, off Bagalkot Rd, stand the twin Jod Gumbad tombs, with handsome bulbous domes. An Adil Shahi general and his spiritual…
Must-see attractions in South India
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
Looking out to sea, past a statue of Joan of Arc (opposite), Notre Dame des Anges was completed in 1855, and is arguably Pondy's most attractive church…
Coonoor
Upper Coonoor's 12-hectare Sim’s Park, established in 1874, is a peaceful oasis of sloping manicured lawns with more than 1000 plant species from several…
Mysuru (Mysore)
This well-maintained nature park is the place to spy on various bird species, including herons, rose-ringed parakeets and painted storks, and many…
Tamil Nadu
In calming ashram grounds 1km north of town, this illustrated display takes you through major events in Vivekanada's life. It's included on your ticket to…
Tamil Nadu
Just across the road on the north side of Kumbakonam's sacred Mahamaham Tank, this little temple contains a fascinating trio of river goddesses. The…
Kannur
Kannur town's main sandy strand is the blonde, 4km-long Payyambalam Beach, 3km west of the train station, just past the military cantonment.
Kochi (Cochin)
Though the interior of this 1667 Indo-European bungalow was being renovated into a museum at research time, you can admire its fine whitewashed, tiled…
Mysuru (Mysore)
A well-managed zoo set in pretty gardens. Highlights include white tigers, lowland gorillas, giraffes, African elephants, chimpanzees and rhinos. It’s…
Alappuzha (Alleppey)
A few blocks back from the beach, the candy-striped 1862 lighthouse contains a small museum with an original oil lamp, but is best visited for the 360…
Madurai
This 20th-century neo-Gothic construction's simple stained-glass windows and bold-orange vaulting are offset by a magnificent blue-and-white exterior with…
Mysuru (Mysore)
Facing the north gate of Mysuru Palace, this striking clock tower dates from 1927. Constructed in Indo-Saracenic style, it's 24m tall and its clock face…
Kerala
A small church was first built on the site of this massive cathedral, 1km east of the Round, in 1585. Beyond its attractive wood-carved doors, sky…
Andaman Islands
The turtle breeding ground at Dhaninallah Mangrove, 20km northeast of Rangat, is the area's most popular sight. It's best viewed early evening (mid…
Choukhandi Hazrat Khalil Ullah
Karnataka
Located 500m from the Bahmani Tombs is the serene mausoleum of Hazrat Khalil Ullah. An uncanny air of calm hangs within the monument, and its polygonal…
Northern Kerala
Seemingly being allowed to collapse into oblivion, this ancient, partly ruined roadside Jain temple displays fine stone carvings backed by lush greenery…
Hyderabad
According to legend, this elegant pavilion atop a hill 4km from Golconda Fort was built by Sultan Abdullah Qutb Shah for his courtesan, Taramati, whose…
Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum)
In Trivandrum's Zoological Gardens complex (but not inside the zoo itself), the Natural History Museum contains hundreds of stuffed animals and birds and…
South Goa
Colva's 18th-century village church is home to the replica Menino Jesus, the purportedly miracle-working statue of baby Jesus, which is brought out for…
Karnataka
Constructed in 894, this attractive Vaishnavite temple has a mix of Hoysala and Vijayanagar design. Within are cavernous walkways, pillars and the…
Kodaikanal (Kodai)
A narrow rock lookout overhanging a precipitous drop, with views of the valley below. Follow the trail to it for 15 minutes from Vattakanal, or walk all…
Kovalam
Around the headland north of Hawa Beach, Samudra's sandy blonde expanse is overlooked by a gold-and-green mosque and the five-star Leela resort.
Sri Mahalakshmi Handloom Weaving Centre
Tamil Nadu
Chettinadu is known for its handwoven, contrasting-colour silk-and-cotton Kandaangi saris (now increasingly hard to find). At this small weaving complex,…
Coonoor
A favourite picnic spot in a patch of monkey-patrolled forest, Lamb's Rock has incredible views past glimmering tea and coffee plantations to the hazy…
Munnar
Now housing Tata offices, this pale-yellow 20th-century building was Munnar's train station during the colonial era and part of the Kundala Valley Light…
South Goa
Polem is Goa’s southernmost beach, set around a small bay on the seafront of the village of Polem. There's some very low-key accommodation and a shack…
Maharashtra
Had it been finished, cave 24 would be the largest vihara at Ajanta. Here you can see how the caves were constructed – long galleries were cut into the…
Maharashtra
The Kalidas Memorial, 2.7km east of the Ramtek temple complex, is dedicated to the famous classical Sanskrit poet Kalidas. Murals of his famous works line…
Ooty (Udhagamandalam)
With terraced lawns and over 20,000 rose bushes of more than 2000 varieties – best between May and July – the Rose Garden is a sweet place for a stroll,…
Karnataka
This cream-coloured mosque with two minarets was built by Tipu Sultan in 1787 and features an interesting blend of Islamic and Hindu architecture. Climb…
National Fisheries Development Board
Hyderabad
Clad in stainless steel, this fish-shaped structure dates from 2012 and looms over the highway to the airport. It's a regional office of the National…
Karnataka
Within the citadel are the graceful arches of Bara Kaman, the ruined mausoleum of Ali Adil Shah II (Ali Roza). The structure was never finished, and dates…
Kozhikode (Calicut)
This bright-white church opposite Mananchira Sq was established by Swiss missionaries in 1842; its unique European-Keralan architecture features a three…
Karnataka
The northeastern ruins of the fort make for an interesting walk around, looking out to the Cauvery River. All but hidden in the undulating terrain is this…
Karnataka
Houses an eclectic collection of Indian stone and metal sculptures, jewellery, local craft products, cameras and stamps. It's opposite the Manjunatha…
Hyderabad
There are terrific views of the city from this monastery and temple complex; try to visit for sunset. The complex was built in 1976 and the main temple…
Northern Kerala
Overlooked by Bekal's majestic fort, the beachfront encompasses a grassy park and a long, beautiful stretch of gold-tinged sand that gets busy on weekends…
Kerala
Devotees make offerings at this 400-year-old Vishnu temple, 2km southwest from Tiruvalla (28km south of Kottayam), in the form of regular, traditional all…
École Française d'Extrême-Orient
Puducherry (Pondicherry)
This handsome heritage building and library is home to over 11,000 Indology books and a series of Sanskrit, Tamil and Manipravalam palm-leaf manuscripts…
Kerala
Opening behind a baroque facade, the 1814 Marth Mariam Church forms the headquarters of India's Chaldean Syrian community; it's unique in its complete…
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