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Taj Mahal
A white marble mausoleum erected by Shah Jahan in Agra between 1631 and 1648. Complete guide: history, architecture, gardens, access and practical information.
A 38-hectare Mughal citadel listed by UNESCO, Agra Red Fort was the centre of imperial power for nearly 200 years, 2.5 km from the Taj Mahal.
Located 15 km from Sawai Madhopur, Ranthambore Park combines 282 km² of jungle, one of India's finest spots for Bengal tigers, and a UNESCO-listed fort.
An artificial lake created in 1824 by John Sullivan, Ooty Lake is the landmark of the Nilgiri hill station, in the heart of Tamil Nadu.
India's second-largest fort, UNESCO-listed, Kumbhalgarh Fort rises with its 36 km of ramparts in the Aravalli range, 84 km from Udaipur.
In Agra, Itimâd-ud-Daulâ's Mausoleum, completed in 1628, is the first Mughal structure in white marble with inlay work. A 'jewel box' that heralds the Taj Mahal.
The last great Chandela temple of Khajuraho, Duladeo houses a unique linga surrounded by 999 miniature lingas and sculptures listed as UNESCO heritage.
85-meter Neo-Gothic tower inspired by Big Ben, the Rajabai Clock Tower (1878) dominates the Mumbai University campus and is part of UNESCO World Heritage.
12th-century Hoysala temple in Belur, inscribed by UNESCO in 2023. Star-shaped plan, steatite carvings, and celestial maidens (madanikas) are its hallmarks.
Erected in 1591 by Muhammad Quli Qutb Shah at the heart of Hyderabad, the Charminar and its four minarets of 56 m embody the Qutb Shahi heritage of Telangana.
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.
Hindu temple perched at 2,460 m in Kullu Valley, accessible via a 3 km trek through forest. Shiva legends, ritual lightning and Himalayan panorama.
A Deccan citadel with 5 km of ramparts, Bidar Fort preserves Bahmani palaces, ancient mosques and medieval defences on UNESCO's tentative list.
Located 45 km from Bhopal, over 750 rock shelters and some of India's oldest rock paintings, UNESCO-listed since 2003.
UNESCO-listed, the Basilica of Bom Jesus in Old Goa houses the tomb of Saint Francis Xavier in a baroque mausoleum designed by Giovanni Battista Foggini.
A 19th-century Wadiyar royal residence inspired by Windsor Castle, Bangalore Palace blends Tudor architecture, a Durbar Hall and landscaped gardens.
Bahoriband
Bahoriband, in Madhya Pradesh, preserves a Jain temple with a monumental statue of Shantinath and adjoins the Gupta site of Tigawa.
Vallée des fleurs
A UNESCO-listed botanical sanctuary in the heart of the Indian Himalayas, Flower Valley rewards those who trek its 17 km trail. Peak blooms from July to September.
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