Things to see in India

3,763 places worth seeing in India on an illustrated map: Taj Mahal, Ajanta Caves, Ellora Caves, Qutb Minar and Hampi, and more. Zoom in and watch the landmarks, museums, nature and fun appear.

Highlights

Taj Mahal It is a white marble mausoleum ordered by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his favourite wife (Mumtaz Mahal). Taj Mahal means Crown Palace. I
Ajanta Caves depict the stories of Buddhism from circa 200 BCE to 650 CE. These caves were discovered by some British Officers during a tiger hunt. These
Ellora Caves are an impressive complex of rock shrines that represent the three faiths of Buddhism, Hinduism and Jainism and were created during the 5th-
Qutb Minar The 13th-century red sandstone tower was built during the slave dynasty. It is a tapering tower rising to a height of . The 5 stories minar
Hampi Significant historic and architectural interest. The area abounds with large stones used to make statues of Jaina deities. Numerous temples
Mahabodhi Temple The site where Gautama Buddha attained enlightenment. This complex is large and contains a number of major attractions within it. One common
Humayun's Tomb Humayun's Tomb houses the mortal remains of the second Mughal emperor Humayun. It was constructed in 1570 by his first wife. The grand tomb
Bhimbetka rock shelters Early traces of human life on the Indian subcontinent have been discovered here. Rock paintings can be seen that are similar to those that h
Elephanta Caves Rock cut caves dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, containing elaborate sculptures and shrines spread across the hill. The original stone-cut
Konark Sun Temple A , built in the 13th century in the honour of the sun-god Surya, is in ruins. The entire temple was designed in the shape of a colossal cha
Kanchenjunga India's highest mountain with an elevation of 8586 metres, once believed to be the world's tallest mountain, and the world's third highest m
Pattadakal Group of Monuments an historic centre of Chalukya art and architecture. This has major temples and numerous shrines
Harmandir Sahib This is the main attraction in the city, and the most important religious place to the Sikhs. It's a stunning complex, and always full of th
iron pillar of Delhi In the centre of the mosque. True to its name, this is a 7 m iron pillar erected in 400 AD by Chandragupta II Vikramaditya, also known as "h
Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park It is located in Central Gujarat. It is an archaeological, historic and living cultural heritage site consisting of a hill fort. It covers a
Statue of Unity A majestic statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, an Indian freedom fighter and the first deputy prime minister of independent India. He was cr
Ramappa Temple An ancient Hindu temple built during the 1200s Kakatiya dynasty & featuring ornate carvings & shrines. The main structure is in a reddish sa
Jama Masjid, Delhi The largest mosque in India and a must-see while in Delhi. Beware of dishonest guides who will try to convince you that a tour guide is mand
Hawa Mahal Built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Singh as part of City Palace, it was an extension of the Zenana (women's) chamber. Its purpose was to allow
Lotus Temple Shaped like a lotus bud with 27 petals, this stunning temple suspended above milky-blue ponds is surely one of the most magnificent monument
Prahadisvarar Temple This is the most important place to see in Thanjavur. This is a must-see. One can enjoy the architecture of the whole temple and also the cu
Charminar Literally "four minarets" (char means "four" and minar means "minaret"). Quli Qutb Shah built the Charminar in 1591 at the very spot at whic
India Gate The iconic landmark of New Delhi, this monument was built as a memorial for the Indian soldiers who died in World War I.
Group of monuments at Mahabalipuram a monument complex near Chennai. The area dates back to the Tamil Pallava dynasty. Mostly carved out of granite, they are among the oldest e
Meenakshi Temple Historic Hindu temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India.
Dal Lake Dal Lake is one of the prime attractions of Srinagar. At the very centre of the city, the lake covers an area of 21 km², which includes 3 km
Gateway of India The landmark gateway was built in 1911 to commemorate the visit of King George V and Queen Mary to India. Built in the Indo-Saracenic style,
Maidam For over 600 years (1228 - 1826)the Ahom dynasty have constructed burial mounds, known as moidams. They blend with the natural topography of
Ram Mandir The colossal temple in Ayodhya, built on the supposed birthplace of Rama. Although visited by pilgrims throughout the year, this sacred plac
Jog Falls It is a high plunge waterfall near Sagara fed by the Sharavathi River falling great heights. Also of interest are the Gerusoppe falls, Gerso
Somnath temple It is one of the 12 Jyotirlinga temples dedicated to Lord Shiva. Three aartis (ritual) performed daily; at 7AM, at noon and at 7PM.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway Winding its way over the steep and torturous foothills of the Himalayas, the 'toy train' takes six hours to cover the distance from New Jalp
Akshardham Completed in 2005 by the socio-spiritual organisation BAPS, no expense has been spared in decorating this large and elaborate temple carved
Kashi Vishwanath Temple The most famous temple in the city, dedicated to Lord Shiva. It is one of the 12 Jyotirlingas of Shaivism. The temple was destroyed multiple
Kailasa Temple, Ellora Temple in Ellora, India.
Salt Lake Stadium Colloquially Yuba Bharati or Salt Lake Stadium, the sports venue has the second largest non-auto racing capacity in the world and the larges
Narendra Modi Stadium Built in 2020 to replace Sardar Patel Stadium, this is by some distance the world's largest cricket ground, with a capacity of 134,000. It h
Jagannath Temple One of the Char Dham temples, i.e. most sacred pilgrimage places of Hindus. Constructed in the 11th century is the starting point of the wor
Barren Island India's only volcano is located on Barren Island. Day trips can be arranged to view Barren Island by boat. Landing on the island is prohibit
Kalka–Shimla Railway The railway from Kalka to Simla (Shimla) was completed in 1903, the final stage in the connection of Calcutta (Kolkata), then the winter cap
Victoria Memorial Kolkata's most celebrated landmark, this monument was built with imperial self-confidence and was the brainchild of Lord Curzon, one of Indi
Gol Gumbaz It is the second-largest dome and largest unsupported dome in the world. It is the mausoleum of Mohammed Adil Shah and his family. It houses
Nilgiri Mountain Railway The steepest mountain railway in India, the NMR climbs the from Mettupalayam to Udhagmandalam (Ooty) over a distance of , with gradients of
Sabarmati Ashram The Sabarmati Aashram was once the house of Mahatma Gandhi and he founded the ashram in 1915. Today, without doubt, it is the biggest visito
Tomb of Safdar Jang A tomb with an onion-shaped dome and a garden. It houses the tomb of Safdar Jang, the Mughal Prime Minister (Grand Vizier) during the rule o
Akbar's Tomb The tomb of Akbar lies here in the centre of the large garden. Akbar started its construction himself but it was completed by his son Jahang
Bibi Ka Maqbara A replica of the Taj Mahal, the Bibi-ka-Maqbara is the only example of the Mughal architecture of its kind in the Deccan plateau. It was bui
Indian Museum Established in 1814, this was the first such museum in Asia. Among its famous collection is the urn that held the ashes of the Buddha (thoug
Mysore Palace Definitely the number one attraction in Mysore. Intricately carved rosewood doors and ceilings, some with inlaid ivory work, marble figurine
Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium India's fourth largest stadium, often called just "Nehru Stadium". Mainly used for athletics and football games but also for concerts. It's

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