Over a 1,000 years old, Delhi has been an important urban center from at least the 11th century. Ruled by 7 dynasties and the British, it contains ancient pilgrimage centers, abandoned cities, a thriving medieval city, a colonial capital, and urban villages all within an expanding modern.......Read More

Set on the bank of the holy river Ganges, Varanasi is city of contrasts. Captivating and overwhelming at the same time, it reveals its magic slowly and only to the adventurous. Get captivated by the easy access to ancient living traditions and intimate rituals of life and death. Discover i.......Read More

Dotting the 7km Ganges riverfront, these embankments are the city’s signature sight. Built by kings, lords, saints and businessmen, the 100 or so ghats reflect centuries of history and architecture. Best seen from a boat in the morning, these ghats are the epicenter for all religious activities........Read More

In Varanasi wrestling is more than a sport, it is a way of life and its wrestling clubs or akharas the nerve center for all sporting activity. Men live and train at these centers, as part of their tutelage under a guru. They subject themselves to a complex program of physical and moral fitness.......Read More

Set in the heart of the old city, the Vishwanath Temple is the focal point of all worship in the city. Dedicated to Lord Shiva (the destroyer in the Hindu trinity), it is open only to Hindus. It is recognized as one of the most important places of worship in the Hindu religion. A visit to the templ.......Read More

Though only13km from Varanasi, Sarnath is everything that Varanasi is not – clean, peaceful, and easy to explore. After the hustle and bustle of Varanasi, it envelops you in peace and it is easy to spend a few hours exploring this delightful place. Sarnath is located at the site of d.......Read More

Shajahanabad, popularly known as Old Delhi or the Walled City, is counted as the sixth city of Delhi. It was established in 1638 after the Mughal Emperor Shahjahan moved his court to Delhi from Agra. It is believed that Shahjahan’s daughter, Jahanara Begum, designed and laid the foundation.......Read More

The Red Fort of Delhi stands as a monumental testimony to the grandeur of the Imperial Mughals. It forms the nucleus of the walled city of Shajahanabad, founded in 1638 as the sixth Muslim-ruled city to be established in Delhi. Emperor Shahjahan, the grandson of Akbar, builder of the Red Fort in A.......Read More

The concept behind this article is to give you ideas and tips on how to compose images that will provide a fresh perspective on a monument which has been photographed innumerable times. The Qutub towers over its neighboring structures and the fundamental challenge is to showcase it grandeur .......Read More

Men have not been the only ones to adorn their beloved Delhi down the ages. Women, too, have played a smaller, but significant role, in constructing tombs, pavilions, mosques, temples and caravan sarais (caravan halts). Construction activities, either directly commissioned by women or built unde.......Read More

Encompassing a 42.7 sq. km area in the heart of the metropolis of Delhi, New Delhi serves as the seat of the Government of India. It was planned by Edwin Lutyen, a leading 20th century British architect as the winter capital of British India. The new capital was planned to be an expansive gard.......Read More

A city of majestic forts, whimsical palaces, colorful markets, and super luxurious hotels, Jaipur is a tourist haven. Over the next three days, you’ll experience the magic and splendor of the Rajasthan - “The Land of Kings” and see why Jaipur has been consistently rated as on o.......Read More

Located in the heart of the old city, the City Palace has been the home of the rulers of Jaipur since the first half of the 18th century. This sprawling complex of pavilions, courtyards, and palaces is an excellent blend of Rajput and Mughal architecture with open Mughal style public buildings lea.......Read More

A fusion of Rajput and Mughal architecture and design, this fortress was established in 1592 and served as the capital of the Kachhawaha Rajputs till 1727 when it was finally abandoned in favor of the newly developed Jaipur. Like the entire fort complex, Amber Fort is constructed of white and .......Read More

The Jantar Mantar is a unique collection of oversized brick and mortar astronomical instruments located in the old city of Jaipur. Built between 1728 and 1734 by Maharaja Sawai Jai Singh II, it is an unusual example of architecture designed in the service of science Highlights include: .......Read More

Originally an 11th century Rajput fort, the current Agra Fort was built by Emperor Akbar between 1565 and 1573. It took on its current state under the rule of his grandson Shah Jahan. It is one of the most important forts in India and was home to the great Mughal emperors Babur, Humayun, Akbar.......Read More

The Kala Ghoda Art District with its concentration of museums, art galleries, educational institutions, boutiques and restaurant, and beautiful heritage buildings has developed into an important precinct for art and culture in Mumbai. It all started at Watson's Esplanade Hotel were in 1896 cin.......Read More

Located on an island 10km NE of Mumbai, this 6th century rock cut temple is the most important historical site in the city. Dedicated to Lord Shiva (the Destroyer in the Hindu trinity of gods), the 60,000 sq ft complex contains masterpieces of Indian sculpture carved out of solid rock. From th.......Read More

One of the most famous buildings in the world, the Taj Mahal is the mausoleum built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favorite wife Mumtaz Mahal. This white marble garden tomb is the finest example of Mughal architecture and represents a perfect fusion of Indian, Persian, and I.......Read More

“The Ganges, above all is the river of India, which has held India's heart captive and drawn uncounted millions to her banks since the dawn of history. The story of the Ganges, from her source to the sea, from old times to new, is the story of India's civilization and culture, of the rise an.......Read More

Open to the public since 2007, the changing of the guard’s ceremony at the Rashtrapati Bhawan continues to remain one of Delhi’s better-kept secrets. Held every Saturday in the forecourt of the President’s House, it is an impressive affair replete with pomp and ceremony in which for 40 m.......Read More

Predominantly a Mughal city, Agra rose to prominence during the 16th and 17th century under the patronage of the great Mughal emperors Akbar, Jahangir, and Shah Jahan. With the decline of the Mughals, it reverted to its provincial status until the 19th century when it became an important Briti.......Read More

Once the exclusive hunting reserves for the royal family of Jaipur and Karauli, the Ranthambore National Park is today one of the finest tiger and wildlife reserves in North India. Located in the shadow of the Aravalli and Vindhya mountain, it gets its name from two adjoining hills - Rann and.......Read More

Named after the great naturalist-writer Jim Corbett, this is the oldest national park in Asia and India’s first tiger reserve. Located in the Himalayan foothills by the Ramganga River, Corbett is one of India’s prettiest reserves. Its location, between the Himalayas and the savannah grass.......Read More

Located in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh, Bandhavgarh National Park is the where the famous white tigers were discovered. Nestled between 32 wooded hills, this is a picturesque park that can be explored by jeep as well as on elephant back. In addition to the tracking the tiger an.......Read More

"The lotus seemed the perfect choice for the design of a Bahá’í House of Worship in the Indian subcontinent, representing as it does India and Indian culture, and yet, never given an architectural form" - Fariburz Sahba Delhi’s most innovative modern building, the Bahai House of Wor.......Read More

Located in the Cardamom Hill in Kerala, Periyar is one of the 27 tiger reserves in India. At its heart is the manmade Periyar Lake formed by building of a dam in 1895. The lake, along with the evergreen rains forest form the nucleus of an ecosystem that includes 40 tigers, 62 species of mamma.......Read More

"This megalopolis on the Arabian Sea is India's epicenter of business and entertainment. It is a city of mind bending extremes, where $8 martinis exist with eight million slum dwellers. It is a city of Asia's oldest stock exchange, the world's most prolific film industry, and some of the priciest .......Read More

Gardens were an important part of Islamic culture and the Mughal emperors where obsessed with their design and aesthetics. To them the garden offered a place for contemplation, a pleasant escape from the heat of the North Indian plains, and in death an opportunity to be buried in the earthly r.......Read More

Originally named as Lady Willingdon Park, after the wife of the then British Viceroy, these gardens were designed in 1936 as a setting for a group of unique 500-year-old buildings. After India’s independence, the park was renamed as Lodi Garden and re-landscaped in 1968. Today this garden, w.......Read More

One of the largest National Parks in India, Kahna’s lush bamboo forests, grassy meadows, deep ravines, diverse wildlife inspired Rudyard Kipling’s Jungle Book. It is the only place in India to see the Barasingha, a handsome deer whose stags bears beautiful antlers, sometimes up to 12 tines.......Read More

"Up and down the ghats, all day long, but especially in the early morning, stream the endless course of pilgrims, ragged tramps, aged crones, horrible beggars, hawkers, Brahmin preists, sacred bulls and cows, Hindu preachers wealthy rajas (kings) or bankers in gay palanquins, fakirs, pariah dogs, .......Read More

"Delhi! The name sums up the pomb and power of bygone days. Surely, in no city on earth – not even Rome itself – are linked memories of bygone dynasties so thick as here." - Count Hans von Koenigsmarck.

With an entrance fee of Rs 10 for Indians and Rs. 50 for international visitors, the National Zoological Park in Delhi, has to be the “best value for your money zoo” in the world. Set over a 200+ acre area in the heart of New Delhi, it houses an impressive collection of over 2,000 animal a.......Read More

1. Agra Fort Originally an 11th century Rajput fort, the current Agra Fort was built by Emperor Akbar between 1565 and 1573. It took on its current state under the rule of his grandson Shah Jahan. It is one of the most important forts in India and was home to the great Mughal emperors Babur.......Read More

An intriguing ghost town and India’s best known deserted city, Fathehpur Sikri (The City of Victory), is located 37km southwest of Agra. Here, well preserved and elegant 16th century red sandstone buildings stand as testament to the glory of Akbar - one of India’s greatest kings. While the c.......Read More