Attractions in India

Brihadeeswarar Temple

A Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva located in Thanjavur in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu.

Virupaksha Temple

Located in Hampi in the Ballari district of Karnataka, India.

Ranthambore Fort

Lies within the Ranthambore National Park, near the city of Sawai Madhopur in Rajasthan.

Mehrangarh Fort

One of the largest forts in India, located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.

Amer Fort

A fort located in Amer, Rajasthan, India.

Mysore Palace

A historical palace and a royal residence at Mysore.

Bikaner

Bikaner is a vibrant desert city famous for its formidable fort, savory snacks, and the nearby unique Karni Mata rat temple.

Tirupati

One of the most visited pilgrimage sites in the world, home to the Lord Venkateswara Temple atop the seven hills of Tirumala.

Taj Mahal

An ivory-white marble mausoleum on the south bank of the Yamuna river in the Indian city of Agra.

Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is a historic port city, famous for its UNESCO World Heritage temples and monumental rock-cut reliefs.

Hawa Mahal

A palace in Jaipur, India.

Somnath

Home to the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas of Shiva, a legendary temple right on the coast of the Arabian Sea.

Badami cave temples

A complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples located in Badami, a town in the Bagalkot district in Karnataka, India.

Jaisalmer

Jaisalmer, known as the 'Golden City', features a massive living fortress rising from the heart of the Thar Desert.

Gir (Sasan)

The world's only natural sanctuary for Asiatic lions, an expansive national park with rich biodiversity.

City Palace, Udaipur

A palace complex situated in the city of Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.

Haridwar

One of the seven holiest cities in Hinduism, where the Ganges leaves the mountains and enters the plains.

Aurangabad (Ajanta-Ellora)

The gateway to the UNESCO World Heritage sites of Ajanta and Ellora, masterpieces of ancient rock-cut architecture.

Orchha

A hidden gem of Bundela architecture on the banks of the Betwa River with stunning palaces and temples.

Kanha

One of India's largest national parks, the inspiration for Rudyard Kipling's 'The Jungle Book'.

Jim Corbett (Ramnagar)

India's oldest national park, famous for its Bengal tigers and rich biodiversity.

Bandhavgarh

High density of royal Bengal tigers set against a historic hill fort and rich biodiversity.

Dwarka

One of the holiest cities in Hinduism, considered the ancient kingdom of Lord Krishna.

Gol Gumbaz

The mausoleum of King Mohammed Adil Shah, Sultan of Bijapur.

Gateway of India

An arch-monument built in the early 20th century in Mumbai (formerly Bombay) to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary.

Victoria Memorial

A large marble building in Kolkata, dedicated to the memory of Queen Victoria, which is now a museum and tourist destination.

Qutb Minar

Qutb Minar is a minaret and victory tower that forms part of the Qutb complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi.

Jallianwala Bagh

A public garden in Amritsar, and a national memorial of national importance, site of the 1919 Amritsar massacre.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

A popular tourist monument in Vavathurai, Kanyakumari, India.

Nature

Bannerghatta Biological Park

A unique biological park near Bangalore, which includes a zoo, a butterfly park, an animal rescue centre and a safari park.

Lodhi Garden, Delhi

A city park in New Delhi, containing 15th-century tombs of the Lodhi dynasty.

Lumbini Park, Hyderabad

An urban park in Hyderabad on the banks of Hussain Sagar.

Wular Lake

One of the largest freshwater lakes in Asia, fed by the Jhelum River.

Waterfall

Dudhsagar Falls

A four-tiered waterfall on the Mandovi River on the border of Goa and Karnataka.

Cubbon Park, Bangalore

A green oasis in the heart of Bangalore.

Loktak Lake

The largest freshwater lake in Northeast India, famous for its phumdis (heterogeneous mass of vegetation, soil, and organic matter).

Pangong Tso Lake

An endorheic lake in the Himalayas situated at a height of about 4,350 m.

Dal Lake

An urban lake in Srinagar, called the 'Jewel in the crown of Kashmir'.

Chilika Lake

A brackish water lagoon on the east coast of India.

coast

Palk Strait Coast

The coast along the Palk Strait, which separates the Indian state of Tamil Nadu from Sri Lanka.

coast

Gulf of Kutch Coast

The coastline of the Gulf of Kutch is known for its extreme tides and its rich marine national park, the first in India.

coast

Andhra Coast

A long stretch of coastline on the Bay of Bengal, known for its fertile deltas of the Godavari and Krishna rivers.

Mountain

Nanda Devi

The second-highest mountain in India and the highest located entirely within the country.

river

Ganges River

The most sacred river in Hinduism, rising in the western Himalayas and flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

More highlights

tourist-attraction

Akshardham Temple

A Hindu temple complex in Delhi, India.

wildlife-area

Keoladeo National Park

A famous avifauna sanctuary in Rajasthan that hosts thousands of birds, especially during the winter season.

ruin

Golconda Fort

A fortified citadel and early capital city of the Qutb Shahi dynasty, famous for its mines that have produced some of the world's most famous diamond…

kid-friendly

Ramoji Film City

The largest integrated film studio complex in the world.

kid-friendly

Science City, Kolkata

A large science centre and a major tourist attraction in Kolkata.

wildlife-area

Bandipur National Park

A tiger reserve in the state of Karnataka, known for its rich biodiversity including Indian elephants, gaurs, tigers, and sloths.