Heritage Sites

A basilica is an important church which is designated by the Pope due to its spiritual, historical or architectural significance. India is home to 23 of them making it the only country in the entire Asia to hold so many of ...

India is a country which is known as the largest democratic country in the world after getting its independence from the British Empire. The country is home to 29 states and 7 union territories; every state has its own set of ...

Filled with a series of hills, caves, lakes and streams, Manipur is considered as a hidden gem in the country. The place is closely guarded by Nagaland in the north, Mizoram in the south, Assam in the west and a part ...

The city of Mangalore gets its name from the goddess Mangaladevi and is one of the major port cities of the country which is located on the Arabian Sea. The Mangalore Port handles a large number coffee exports along with cashew ...

One must have visited Taj Mahal numerous times and would return back after enjoying the beauty of one of the seven wonders of the world. But there is more to see here apart from the Taj; one needs to have a ...

Named as Daityavakra in the Mahabharata, the city of Datia is blessed with history and divinity. The city is home to numerous temples, with a few of them dating back to the prehistoric times; due to this fact, the place is ...

Madhya Pradesh is a land which has played witness to many important events, not only in the history of the nation, but also in mythology, which makes it one of the finest places in the country to go to for a ...

Like us humans, cities are also mortal; they are born, they grow and they eventually die. Looking back in time, there are quite a large number of cities and towns which have been lost, destroyed, abandoned and submerged in total; they ...

Located at a distance of 25 km from the town of Kannur, in Kerala, is the abode of Sree Rajarajeshwara in Taliparamba. Dedicated to Lord Shiva, the shrine is said to be renovated by Parashurama and the exact date still remains ...

Brihadeeswarar Temple, also known as Gangaikonda Cholapuram Temple, dedicates itself to Lord Shiva. The temple is considered as one of the largest temples in the country and is a fine example of the grandeur of Dravidian style of architecture of the ...

India is a country which is well known for its rich cultural heritage. The rich history of the place is seen through its ancient monuments and its beautiful temples. Speaking of the ancient architecture in India, the rock-cut temples are the ...

Located on the upper ranges of the Kangra Valley in the state of Himachal Pradesh is Dharamshala, at an altitude of 1,475 m above sea level. The city is wrapped by a thick cover of deodar cedar trees and is one ...