Sun Temple, Konark
Konark, one of the well known tourist attractions of Orissa, houses a colossal temple dedicated to the Sun God. Even in its ruined state it is a magnificent temple…
Konark, one of the well known tourist attractions of Orissa, houses a colossal temple dedicated to the Sun God. Even in its ruined state it is a magnificent temple…
The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka are in the foothills of the Vindhyan Mountains on the southern edge of the central Indian plateau. Within massive sandstone outcrops, above comparatively dense…
The Red Fort Complex was built as the palace fort of Shahjahanabad – the new capital of the fifth Mughal Emperor of India, Shah Jahan. Named for its…
The Rani-Ki-Vav is a stepwell located at Patan, Gujarat. Stepwells are a unique form of water resource and storage system in India, as they are wells in which the…
Built in the early 13th century a few kilometres south of Delhi, the red sandstone tower of Qutb Minar is 72.5 m high, tapering from 2.75 m in diameter…
The Mountain Railways of India are three fully operational railway tracks that are fine examples of 19th century technology and the changes they brought with them. These lines offer…
The Mahabodhi Temple Complex is one of the four holy sites related to the life of the Lord Buddha, and particularly to the attainment of Enlightenment. According to tradition,…
Jaipur city is located 268 km (167 miles) from the national capital New Delhi. The city was founded in 1727 by the Kachhwaha Rajput ruler Jai Singh II the…
The splendid mausoleum built in the memory of Emperor Humayun, the second Mughal ruler to ascend the throne, stands as a magnificent testament to the style of Mughal royal…
The Historic City of Ahmadabad is located on the eastern bank of the Sabarmati River, close to the ancient trade route connecting Delhi to Khambhat, and on the route…