historical monuments in india

The Jantar Mantar Jaipur – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

The Jantar Mantar in Jaipur, which is an astronomical observatory, was built in the 18th century. It has about 20 fixed instruments which help in observation and research. Of all the historic observatories this has been kept in the best Read More

Red Fort Complex – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Shahjahanabad, which was the capital of the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan, was blessed with the humongous Red Fort complex. The sole purpose of this beautiful architectural marvel was to make it the palace fort of Shahjahanabad. This fort gets its Read More

Qutub Minar and its Monuments, Delhi

Qutub Minar, with a height of about 72.5m and a diameter of 14.32m at the base and 2.75m at the top, stands as the highest tower in India. The distinguishing colour of red sandstone and its astonishing height makes it Read More

Group of Monuments at Mahabalipuram – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

There are only a few other monuments that could match the grandeur and splendour of the group of monuments at Mahabalipuram, which is located in Tamil Nadu’s Kancheepuram district on Bay of Bengal’s Coromandel coast. This is perhaps one of Read More

Fatehpur Sikri – A historical Place near Agra

Fatehpur Sikri, which was the capital of the Mughal Empire for about 10 years, is also referred to as the City of Victory. This is located in Uttar Pradesh’s Agra district and was built by the great emperor Akbar in Read More

The Elephanta Caves- UNSESCO World Heritage Site

The Elephanta caves are present on island of Elephanta or Gharapuri, which is also called the ‘City of Caves’ and is located in close proximity to Bombay and in the sea of Oman. In these caves one could see the Read More

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus – A UNESCO World Heritage Site

You’ve come across it in zillions of Hindi movies. It was the front portion of the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus or CST in short was previously recognized as the Victoria Terminus. It is now the headquarters of the Mumbai’s Central Railways. Read More

Champaner-Parvagadh Archeological Park

While you are on your trip to Gujrat, it is worthwhile to visit this park which is in Champaner. This beautifully landscaped park is located in the Panchmahal district in Gujarat. It is a park which gives us an ideal Read More