The Red Fort | Delhi Landmarks
The historic Red Fort made it to the UN Heritage Site List in 2007. The agency recognized it as a cultural property with outstanding universal value. Red Fort’s formal inclusion in the list made...
Category: Monuments
Lotus Temple in Delhi
The Lotus Temple at Delhi is a Bahai house of worship. Built at a cost of Rs 10 crore, the structure took over six years to complete. It was opened to public on January...
World’s tallest clock tower coming up in Mysore
Tech giant Infosys is building the world’s tallest clock tower at its Mysore campus spread over an area of 345 acres. The freestanding clock tower will have a height of 135 meters. Infosys runs...
Dasara Dibba / Mahanavami Dibba in Hampi
The Dasara Dibba is an impressive stone platform found inside the Royal Enclosure at Hampi. The Dasara Dibba is a reflection of the traditional Vijayanagara architecture. Dasara Dibba is also known as Mahanavami Dibba....
Mumbai Landmarks: Flora Fountain
Hutatma Chowk (Martyr’s Square) in Mumbai is famous for its exquisitely sculpted architectural monument called Flora Fountain. The Fountain is right at the center of one of the busiest areas of Mumbai. It is...
Mumbai Landmarks: The Gateway of India
Perhaps the most iconic of all monuments in Mumbai, the Gateway of India overlooks the Arabian Sea. It is situated on the waterfront near the Apollo Bunder area in South Mumbai. The Gateway of...
Mumbai landmarks: Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus
Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus (CST), formerly Victoria Terminus (VT), is a majestic railway station in Mumbai. A historic structure, it is the headquarters of Central Railways. CST is one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites...
Lotus Mahal Hampi
The Lotus Mahal or Lotus Palace is part of the Zenana Enclosure which was a secluded area reserved for the women of the royal family of Vijayanagara. It is a beautiful structure with distinctive...
Haji Ali Dargah, Mumbai
Haji Ali Dargah is an important landmark in Mumbai. Not only Muslims, but Hindus and foreigners also visit the Dargah seeking the blessings of Pir Haji Ali. At any time of the day, you...
Museums in Mumbai
Mumbai is a cluster of islands lying on the western coast of India. The city has several historical monuments and museums that attract visitors from all over the world. Mumbai is the melting pot...