Architecture

The beautiful state of Karnataka in South India has so much to offer the inquisitive traveller. Among the most culturally and heritage rich regions of India, Karnataka is only second to Uttar Pradesh in regard to the number of important monuments ...

Gujarat also known as the Jewel of the West, is an interesting state to visit in India. With over 35 popular destinations in the city ranging from bustling cities to historic sites, Gujarat offers captivating images of India. Here are some ...

Rani Ki Vav is a beautiful example of engineering and architecture from the Solanki dynasty period. Built by the Queen Udyamati, Rani Ki Vav is located in Patan on the erstwhile banks of river Saraswati. It was intended as a memorial ...

Stepwells are generally found in the drought-prone states of India like Gujarat and Rajasthan. Due to the dry climatic conditions in some of the parts of India, stepwells were built here in ancient times to store water which could be used ...

The first thought that the word 'Hampi' brings to mind is 'ruins'. The great ruins of a great empire, that is what Hampi is projected to be. Karnataka Tourism has made efforts to undo that very thought. Immerse yourself in an ...

The second capital of the Pallavas, Mahabalipuram was once a thriving city port. Lying on the poetic Coromandel Coast, Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is 60 km to the South of Chennai. This city where the Pallavas once reigned faces the Bay of ...

Harishchadragad, the hillfort of Ahmednagar has an interesting story worth exploring! It takes all sorts, from romantic to surprising, mysterious and even mystic! Living in this modern world, you visit these hillstations once and you wouldn't want to return to your ...

India is a rich land of vivid cultures and traditions. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, one gets to witness a wide array of colours. This diversity is especially seen during festivals that sometimes take place annually and some other times happen once ...

The tall standing gopurams of Tamil Nadu never fail to astonish modern day engineers and architects. Gopurams are heavily ornamented pyramidal gateways to temples. Borrowing from or rather feeding the ideas to Egypt, these pyramid structures are supposed to channelise cosmic ...

Have you ever visited places which sing a song only you can hear? A footstep in an ancient temple, a touch of an elegant pillar, the sight of a colossal building, the scent of the past, the colours of earth, a ...

What comes to your mind first at the mention of the place Khajuraho? Yes, the beautifully carved Khajuraho sculptures that keeps you awe-struck at the perfection of each structure! The Khajuraho Group of Monuments is famous around the globe for ...

With beautiful Arab gardens and Persian Architecture, Hyderabad till today reflects the aesthetics of the Nizams. Literally translated as the "abode of the lion", Hyderabad is truly a brave city with unparallaled architecture. Hyderabad was the last princely state to ...