Monuments & TemplesHumayun's Tomb

Humayun’s Tomb is a stunning example of early Mughal style and architecture - a perfect synthesis of Persian and Indian styles with a bulbous dome, geometric patterns, high arches, spire, lattice stone windows, geometric proportions, and s... More...

Monuments & TemplesSafdarjung's Tomb

Built in the 18th century, Safdarjung’s Tomb is one of the most famous of New Delhi's many historic tombs.  While not as glamorous as the better known mausoleums in India such as the Taj Mahal and Humayun’s Tomb, Safdarjung&rsqu... More...

DestinationsAjmer

The Muslim pilgrim city of Ajmer in the state of Rajasthan is famous for the shrine of famous Sufi  saint Khwaja Moinuddin Chisti that is located at the foot of Taragarh hills. Ajmer surrounded on all sides by the Aravalli hills i... More...

Monuments & TemplesAkshardham

Akshardham is a Hindu temple complex in New Delhi built on the banks of the Yamuna River, and adjacent to the proposed Commonwealth Games (2010) Village. "Akshardham" means the eternal, divine abode of the supreme God, and the abode... More...

DestinationsAlwar

Alwar is a city city carved out of rocks, seemingly crowned with the Alwar fort and covered with thick deciduous forest. The origin of the name of Alwar is certain, however there are several legends associated with it. According to som... More...

Monuments & TemplesChampaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park

Champaner Pavagadh Archaeological Park, a relative unknown in the traditional tourist circuit, and conferred a World Heritage Site (UNESCO) status in the 2004, is located in Panchmahals District in Gujarat.  The park is a collectio... More...

DestinationsDelhi

Delhi, the capital of India and a Union Territory, has a history dating back at least 2,500 years. In addition to its importance as a business and political center, Delhi is an important destination for toursits with its numerous historical and ... More...

OthersDelhi UT

For more general information on Delhi Union Territory (Economy, History, Demographics, etc.), please refer to the Delhi Wiki Guide.

Monuments & TemplesIndia Gate

India Gate, an important landmark in New Delhi, is a memorial built in honor of the 90,000 Indian soldiers who died during World War I / Afghan War. The monument is an imposing 42 meters high arch and was designed by the Edwin Lutyens, and archi... More...

Monuments & TemplesJama Masjid

Situated 500 meters away from the Red Fort, Jama Masjid is one of the most popular tourist attractions in Delhi.  Built on top of a small hill, this beautiful mosque was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan. The original name of the mosque is... More...

DestinationsMandu

Mandu, in the Malwa region of Madhya Pradesh, is one of India’s architectural gems with wonderful palaces, baths, attractive canals, and skilfully crafted pavilions. Some of Mandu’s attractions date back to the 10th century and the ... More...

OthersPlaces Around Gurgaon

Its easy to get Cabin Fever if you live in Gurgaon. Luckily, there are plenty of places around Gurgaon to choose from if one is looking for a quick and relaxing escape.

In this guide, and for your easy reference, ... More...

Monuments & TemplesQutub Minar

The Qutab Minar towers over Delhi as an excellent example of Indo Islamic style of architecture.  Constructed using red sandstone and marble, and standing at 72.5 meters in height. The tower stands about 60cm off from being vertical and has... More...

Monuments & TemplesRed Fort

Red Fort, or Lal Qila as it is also known, is situated on the west bank of the river Yamuna. The Fort was built by the Mughal Emperer Shah Jahan when he decided to move the capital from Agra / Fatehpur Sikri to Delhi. It remained the seat of the... More...

Monuments & TemplesTaj Mahal

The Taj Mahal (Agra, Uttar Pradesh) is the most famous Mughal monument constructed by Emperor Shah Jahan in the memory of his wife Mumtaz Mahal. Built from precious white marble with beautiful mosaic created with precious stones inlaid in the ma... More...

OthersWorld Heritage Sites in India

Heritage is our legacy from the past, what we live with today, and what we pass on to future generations.

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) seeks to encourage the... More...

DestinationsAgra

The words Agra and Taj Mahal are inseperable. And while the Taj Mahal is a monument to be compulsarily seen while visitng Agra, the city has many more facets to its character. Agra, situated on the west bank of the Yamuna River, 200 kms south ea... More...

Monuments & TemplesAgra Fort

Standing next to, and often overshadowed by Agra's better known Taj Mahal, Agra Fort is nevertheless a beautiful monument with a rich and colorful history.

Construction of the Agra Fort was begun by Emperor Akbar from 1565 to 1573, o... More...

DestinationsAurangabad

The city of Aurangabad in the state of Maharashtra was named after the last great Mughal emperor, Aurangzeb. Aurangabad meaning “built by the throne” in Persian, is the largest city in northern Maharashtra. It is also called as "City... More...

OthersBihar

Admittedly, Bihar currently suffers from a reputation of endemic lawlessness and rampant corruption, and is one of India's poorest and most backward States. However, Bihar is a land of great mythological and historical importance with great con... More...