15 articles to prepare your trip
Basilique Saint Thomas
In Mylapore, south of Chennai, St. Thomas Basilica marks the place where the Apostle is believed to have been buried. History, relics and practical visit information.
In Orchha, Raja Ram Temple is one of the rare places in India where Rama is venerated as a king. A 16th-century palace converted into a sanctuary.
Jaswant Thada
A white marble cenotaph built in 1899 in Jodhpur, Jaswant Thada honours the Rathore sovereigns of Marwar, just steps away from Mehrangarh Fort.
Jallianwala Bagh
Memorial to the 1919 massacre in Amritsar, Jallianwala Bagh preserves bullet-riddled walls, the Martyrs' Well and a historical gallery, 5 minutes from the Golden Temple.
Porte de l'Inde (Mumbai)
A 26-meter basalt arch overlooking the Arabian Sea, the Gateway of India is Mumbai's emblematic monument and the embarkation point for Elephanta.
In New Delhi, Gandhi Smriti occupies the house where the Mahatma spent his last 144 days. History, commemorative garden and multimedia museum.
Britain's first stronghold in India, Fort Saint George in Chennai houses a colonial museum, the country's oldest Anglican church and the seat of the Tamil Nadu legislature.
12th-century Hoysala temple in Belur, inscribed by UNESCO in 2023. Star-shaped plan, steatite carvings, and celestial maidens (madanikas) are its hallmarks.
In Orchha, Chaturbhuj Mandir dedicated to Vishnu blends Hindu temple architecture with Bundela palatial codes, offering panoramic views over the city.
Chanderi
Historic town in Madhya Pradesh, Chanderi brings together a medieval fort, Mughal and Bundela monuments, and a traditional weaving tradition still thriving today.
Brihadeeswarar Temple
In Thanjavur, the UNESCO-listed Brihadeeswarar Temple is a masterpiece of Chola art dedicated to Shiva: record-breaking vimana, monolithic Nandi, and frescoes.
Near Panchpula stream in Dalhousie, this memorial pays tribute to Sardar Ajit Singh, Indian nationalist activist and uncle of Bhagat Singh.
Yanaon (ou Yanam)
Yanam, a little-known former French trading post on the banks of the Godavari: colonial heritage, Frelugu culture and the gentle pace of life in a Pondichéry enclave.
Chittorgarh
Chittorgarh, the historic capital of Mewar, is home to one of India's largest forts, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Mughal sieges, Rajput legends and spectacular architecture.
Chettinad
Chettinad, in the heart of South Tamil Nadu, unveils 96 villages, palatial Chettiar mansions, sacred temples and gastronomy renowned across India.
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