Best places to visit in India

India's Crown Jewels: A Once-in-a-Lifetime Journey

This selection spans the architectural and spiritual milestones of India. It features UNESCO World Heritage sites like the 13th-century Konark Sun Temple and the Pallava-era monuments of Mahabalipuram. Architectural highlights include the massive hill forts of Rajasthan—Mehrangarh, Jaisalmer, and Ranthambore—alongside the world's tallest statue in Gujarat. Spiritual significance is represented by the Manikarnika Ghat in Varanasi and the high-altitude Thikse Monastery in Ladakh, while the Elephanta Caves showcase ancient rock-cut carvings dedicated to Shiva.

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Konark Temple (Sun Temple)

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th-century CE Sun temple at Konark about 35 kilometres northeast from Puri city on the coastline in Puri district,…

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Elephanta Caves

The Elephanta Caves are a collection of cave temples predominantly dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, which have been designated a UNESCO…

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Ranthambore Fort

Ranthambore Fort lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Sawai Madhopur district of Rajasthan, India.…

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Jammu Tawi

Jammu Tawi is a railway station in Jammu city in the Indian union territory of Jammu and Kashmir.

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Five Rathas

Pancha Rathas is a monument complex at Mahabalipuram, on the Coromandel Coast of the Bay of Bengal, in the Chengalpattu district of the…

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Shore Temple Complex, Mahabalipuram

The Shore Temple is a complex of temples and shrines that overlooks the shore of the Bay of Bengal.

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Mehrangarh

Mehrangarh is a historic fort located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, India. It stands on a hilltop, rising about 122 m above the surrounding plains,…

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Jaisalmer Fort

Jaisalmer Fort is situated in the city of Jaisalmer, in the Indian state of Rajasthan.

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Statue of Unity

The Statue of Unity is the world's tallest statue, with a height of 182 metres, located in the state of Gujarat, India.

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Manikarnika Ghat(KOSTRI)

Manikarnika Ghat is one of the holiest cremation grounds among the sacred riverfronts, located on the banks of River Ganges, in the city of…

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Thikse Monastery

Thiksey Monastery or Thiksey Gompa is a Buddhist monastery affiliated with the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism.

Agnigarh Hill

Located in Tezpur, Assam, this hillock on the banks of the Brahmaputra River features a circular stairway leading to a viewpoint. According to Hindu mythology, King Bana built a fortress here to isolate his daughter, Usha. The site displays sculptures depicting the legendary battle between Krishna and Shiva.