Must See in India

The Ellora caves comprises of a mixture of Buddhist, Hindu and Jain. The Ajanta Caves are a series of 29 Buddhist cave temples in Ajanta, India. Most tourists will explore the Ellora caves together with the Ajanta caves. read more »

The Brihadeeswara Temple is the greatest temple ever built by the Chola king, Rajaraja Cholan. It is a stunning piece of Dravidian-styled architecture and holds rich history of India. Visitors to the temple are greeted by a big courtyard with many exquisite stone sculptures and two idols of Ganesha. read more »

Hampi (Kannada: ಹಂಪೆ Hampe) is a village in northern Karnataka state, India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Predating the city of Vijayanagara, it continues to be an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. read more »

The Murudeshwara Shiva Temple is dedicated to the Lord Shiva, a major Hindu deity, often regarded as the most powerful god in Hinduism. The temple sits near the holy beach in Bhatkal Taluk. This place is also home to one of the tallest statues of Shiva in the world, measuring 123 feet in height, and taking about two years to build. read more »

Vishwanath Temple is situated within Banaras Hindu University, at the centre of the main campus. It is a massive temple complex that consists of seven temples. The project was incredibly large-scale, beginning in 1931 and taking three decades to complete. read more »

Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple or Meenakshi Amman Temple or Tiru-alavai (IAST mīnākṣi Amman Kovil) is a historic Hindu temple located in the south side of river Vaigai in the temple city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India. It is dedicated to Parvati who is known as Meenakshi and her consort, Shiva, named here as Sundareswarar (beautiful deity). The temple forms the heart and lifeline of the 2500 year old city of Madurai. read more »

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is the largest temple in India, dedicated to Ranganatha, a Hindu deity. The temple is indeed one of the Dravidian-styled architectural wonders of India. It measures 72 metres in height, building upwards in smaller tiers as the height increases. read more »

In 1983, the Taj Mahal became a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While the white domed marble mausoleum is the most familiar component of the Taj Mahal, it is actually an integrated complex of structures. The construction began around 1632 and was completed around 1653, employing thousands of artisans and craftsmen. read more »

It is inspired by the Arc de Triomphe in Paris, which in turn is inspired by the Roman Arch of Titus. It was built in 1931. Originally known as the All India War Memorial, it is a prominent landmark in Delhi and commemorates the 90,000 soldiers of the Indian Army who lost their lives while fighting for the Indian Empire, or more correctly the British Raj, in World War I and the Third Anglo-Afghan War. read more »

Baga Beach is a popular beach and tourist destination in North Goa, India, located a few kilometers north from the famous and crowded Calangute beach. Source:http://en.wikipedia. read more »

Marina Beach is the second longest urban beach in the world, spanning 13 kilometres. It is also one of the most beautiful beaches in the world, making it one of the most crowded ones. The beach sees up to 50000 people on weekends so if you don't mind crowds, feel free to visit Marina Beach for a day out in Chennai. read more »

Alleppey Houseboats are a unique style of dwelling. It is widely used in the state of Kerala in India, but also in other cities such as Amsterdam, Hamburg, and Hong Kong. These boats with thatched roofs are home to many people. read more »

Munnar is a hilly area in the state of Kerala in India. It is often called the most popular tourist destination in South India. The altitude provides an optimal climate with cool, crisp and scented air. read more »

Kodaikanal is a city in the hills of the taluk division of the Dindigul district in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Its name in the Tamil language means "The Gift of the Forest". Kodaikanal is referred to as the "Princess of Hill stations" and has a long history as a retreat and popular tourist destination. read more »

Gangotri is a city in the Uttarakhand state of India. It is a city of pilgrimage for many, as the Ganges river begins in the Gangotri Glacier. Ganges is a goddess who was believed to take the form of a river so as to absolve the sins of King Bhagiratha's predecessors. read more »

Kanyakumari takes its name from the Hindu Goddess Kanyakumari (also called Kumari amman).The Kanniyakumari amman temple is situated in the town of its, on the sea-shore, the very confluence of the three water-bodies – the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean.1931 Travancore census records the rule of Villavarayar kings for 800 years,and the stone engravings at Bhagavathi Amman Temple asserts it was built by Bharathar kings as a sign of reverence to the sea goddess . read more »

Srinagar is one of several places that has been called the "Venice of the East" or the "Kashmiri Venice" It is known for its lakes, which include Dal Lake - noted for its houseboats” and Nagin Lake. Source: http://en.wikipedia. read more »

Hyderabad is the capital of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. It is located on the banks of the Musi River in the Deccan Plateau in southern India. The city's area is 650 square kilometres (250 sq mi) and hosts a population of 6. read more »

The city finds mention in the epic Mahābhārata where it was called Agrevaṇa, or 'the border of the forest'.[3] Legend ascribes the founding of the city to Raja Badal Singh, a Sikarwar Rajput king (circa 1475), whose fort, Badalgarh, stood on or near the site of the present Fort. However, the 11th century Persian poet Mas'ūd Sa'd Salmān writes of a desperate assault on the fortress of Agra, then held by the Shāhī King Jayapala, by Sultan Mahmud of Ghazni. read more »

The Athirappilly Falls is situated on the Chalakudy river, which originates in the upper reaches of the Western Ghats. Many endangered and endemic species of flora and fauna are found in the forests of the Athirapilly-Vazhachal area. This area is the only place in the Western Ghats where four endangered Hornbill species are seen. read more »

Belur was the early capital of the Hoysala Empire. With Halebidu which is only 16 km away, this is one of the major tourist destinations in Karnataka, India. Belur is located in Hassan district. read more »

According to folklore, Bhopal is said to have been founded by the king Bhoja of the Paramara dynasty (1000–1055 CE), who ruled from his capital at Dhar. This theory states that Bhopal was originally known as Bhojpal after the king and the dam ("pal") constructed by him. No available archaeological evidence, inscriptions or historical texts support the claim about an earlier settlement founded by Bhoja at the same place, although a temple complex constructed by him exists at Bhojpur, which is located 28 km from Bhopal. read more »

Bhubaneswar's possession of magnificent sculptures and architectural heritage, coupled with the sanctity as Ekamrakshetra make this one of the great religious centres of Orissa since early medieval days. With its large number of Hindu temples (over 600 in number), which span the entire spectrum of Kalinga architecture, Bhubaneswar is often referred to as a Temple City of India and together with Puri and Konark it forms the Swarna Tribhuja (Golden Triangle); one of the most visited destinations in East India. Source: http://en. read more »

Ajmer is surrounded by the Aravalli Mountains. It is a pilgrimage centre for the shrine of the Sufi Saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chishti and is also the base for visiting Pushkar (11 km), an ancient Hindu pilgrimage city, famous for the temple of Brahma. Source: http://en. read more »

In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India. After independence, city became the capital of Punjab and was later named the capital of Himachal Pradesh. Shimla came into existence from 1st Sept,1972 on the reorganisation of the districts of the state. read more »

Shegaon is popular as a pilgrimage destination as its believed that Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj (see picture) lived here. Hindus consider Gajanan Maharaj a saint with miraculous powers. The origins of Shri Sant Gajanan Maharaj are untraceable in history. read more »

The Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple or Tiruvarangam is a Hindu temple dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity, Vishnu located in Srirangam, Tiruchirapalli, Tamil Nadu, India . Source: http://en.wikipedia. read more »