Sightseeing Catalog
253 forts, temples, ghats, havelis and heritage sites across ten cities — browse by category, or search for something specific.
City
Category
Fort/Palace
Old Delhi
The red sandstone imperial citadel of Shah Jahan's Delhi, once the centre of Mughal power and still one of the city's defining landmarks.
Temples
A vast, intricately carved modern temple complex on the banks of the Yamuna, Akshardham pairs traditional stone and wood craftsmanship with exhibitions on Indian culture and spirituality.
Tomb/Garden
Nizamuddin East
A monumental garden tomb whose geometry and double dome helped establish an architectural language that later reached its finest expression in the Taj Mahal.
Mosque
One of India's largest historic mosques, commissioned by Shah Jahan and still surrounded by the energetic streets of Old Delhi.
Minaret/Archaeological Complex
Mehrauli
A spectacular archaeological complex spanning several centuries of Delhi's history, centred on the soaring Qutb Minar and surrounded by early Indo-Islamic monuments.
Other Sacred Sites
Shaped like a blooming lotus in white marble, this Bahá'í House of Worship welcomes visitors of every faith into a vast, silent hall built purely for quiet reflection.
Memorial
Kartavya Path
Delhi's best-known war memorial, standing at the heart of the capital along the ceremonial avenue leading towards the presidential district.
Heritage & Archaeological Sites
A simple black marble platform marks the spot where Mahatma Gandhi was cremated — an eternal flame and quiet lawns make it one of Delhi's most contemplative memorials.
Agra
A massive red sandstone fortress that grew into a royal city under the Mughals, filled with palaces, audience halls, mosques and unforgettable stories.
Mausoleum
Shah Jahan's marble masterpiece was created as a memorial to Mumtaz Mahal and remains one of the world's most moving expressions of love and architecture.
Tomb
Often called the 'Baby Taj', this delicate marble tomb is celebrated for its fine pietra dura work and jewel-like craftsmanship.
Garden
Yamuna bank
A riverside Mughal garden aligned with the Taj Mahal, offering a more contemplative view of the monument across the Yamuna.
Historic City
Fatehpur Sikri
Akbar's extraordinary planned capital survives as a beautifully preserved ensemble of palaces, courtyards, mosques and ceremonial spaces.
Tower/Palace
Agra Fort
An octagonal marble tower in Agra Fort associated with Shah Jahan's final years and one of the finest views towards the Taj Mahal.
Palace Hall
The private audience hall of the Mughal court, where royal meetings and diplomatic ceremonies took place amid refined palace architecture.
The public audience hall where the emperor heard petitions and conducted state business before the court.
The largest and best-preserved cluster at Khajuraho, the Western Group gathers the site's most celebrated sculpted temples — including Kandariya Mahadev — inside one landscaped, UNESCO-listed enclosure.
A quieter cluster spread across the old town, the Eastern Group mixes Jain and Hindu temples whose carving is every bit as fine as their more famous Western Group neighbours.
Temple
Khajuraho
Khajuraho's most celebrated temple rises in a richly sculpted cascade of towers and carvings, representing the artistic peak of Chandela architecture.
Cultural Attraction
Western Group
An evening presentation that brings Khajuraho's history, legends and temple architecture to life through narration, illumination and atmosphere.
One of Khajuraho's finest surviving temples, dedicated to Vishnu and surrounded by an extraordinary programme of sculptural decoration.
A beautifully proportioned Shiva temple known for its detailed carvings, elegant towers and place within the Western Group.
A refined temple whose exterior sculpture combines divine figures, dancers and everyday imagery with the characteristic artistry of Khajuraho.
A distinctive temple dedicated to Surya, the sun god, with a strong chariot-and-solar imagery tradition in its sculpture.
Ramnagar
The riverside residence of the former Maharaja of Banaras, preserving palace courtyards, collections and a strong connection with the city's royal traditions.
Vishwanath Gali
One of India's most revered Shiva temples, at the spiritual heart of Varanasi and deeply connected with the city's sacred identity.
Ghat
Ganga
The city's most famous ceremonial ghat, where the evening Ganga Aarti creates one of Varanasi's most unforgettable experiences.
Where the Buddha delivered his first sermon after enlightenment, Sarnath's Dhamek Stupa and adjoining archaeological museum make it one of Buddhism's four most sacred pilgrimage sites.
Palace
A fortified riverside palace associated with the history of Banaras and the conflict between its ruler and the British.
Darbhanga Ghat
A grand palace fronting the Ganga, whose monumental architecture forms one of the most impressive stretches of the Varanasi waterfront.
Shivala
A historic riverside palace complex reflecting the presence of royal families from across India along Varanasi's ghats.
Assi area
A beloved temple dedicated to Hanuman, known for its devotional atmosphere and its connection with the cultural life of Varanasi.
Amer
Set high in the Aravalli hills, Amber is a magnificent Rajput palace-fort where grand courtyards, mirror work and royal apartments reveal the world of Jaipur's former rulers.
Walled City
Still connected with Jaipur's royal family, the City Palace is a graceful succession of courtyards, gateways, halls and richly decorated private quarters.
Palace/Facade
Badi Chaupar
Its famous honeycomb façade was designed to let royal women watch the life of the street below while remaining discreetly screened from public view.
Fort
Aravalli Hills
Perched above Jaipur, Nahargarh combines a dramatic hilltop setting with royal residences and some of the most memorable views across the Pink City.
Man Sagar Lake
Floating serenely in Man Sagar Lake, this elegant palace creates one of Jaipur's most recognisable views, especially in the softer evening light.
City Palace area
One of Jaipur's most beloved temples, centred on the revered image of Govind Dev Ji and closely connected with the city's royal devotional traditions.
Moti Dungri
A luminous white-marble temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayan, particularly atmospheric when illuminated after sunset.
Temple/Water Complex
Galta
A dramatic pilgrimage complex set among the hills, with temples, natural springs and sacred pools tucked into a rocky valley east of Jaipur.
Forts & Palaces
A 10th-century fort rising straight out of the tiger reserve it now shares with wildlife — its ramparts, temples and stepwells make for one of India's more unusual monument visits, reached only on safari.
Set within Ranthambore Fort itself, this three-eyed Ganesh shrine is one of India's few temples where wedding invitations are traditionally posted to the deity first.
Wildlife & Safari
The park's original and most storied safari zones, threaded with lakes and the ruins of Ranthambore Fort — the classic ground for a tiger sighting.
Opened to spread safari traffic across a wider stretch of the reserve, these zones cover drier, more open terrain with sightings every bit as rewarding as the original five.
Bikaner
Unlike many hilltop forts, Junagarh stands on the plains and unfolds as an extraordinary collection of palaces, courtyards, balconies and richly decorated rooms.
An elegant red sandstone palace blending Indian, Islamic and European influences, built for the Bikaner royal family in the early twentieth century.
Deshnok
The extraordinary temple at Deshnok is one of Rajasthan's most unusual pilgrimage sites, known for its long association with sacred rats and local devotion.
Culture & Craft
A working research farm and the world's only camel breeding and dairy centre of its kind — visitors can meet camels of every Indian breed and sample camel-milk products.
A grand Indo-Saracenic palace created as a royal residence, admired for its sandstone façades, carved details and formal proportions.
Gajner
A grand lakeside royal retreat built for hunting and leisure, set amid gardens and the serene landscape of Gajner Lake.
Old Bikaner
A jewel-like Jain temple known for its painted interiors, intricate ornament and centuries-old religious tradition.
A historic Shiva temple built in the red sandstone tradition of Bikaner, with a strong sense of place and devotional continuity.
Fort/Living Heritage
Jaisalmer
A living golden sandstone fortress rising from the desert, where homes, temples, shops and narrow lanes still function within the historic walls.
Lake/Water Architecture
A historic reservoir surrounded by shrines, gateways and small pavilions, once vital to life in the desert city.
Haveli Complex
Patwaon Ki Haveli
A spectacular cluster of merchant mansions built by the Patwa family, filled with balconies, carved façades and stories of Jaisalmer's trading wealth.
Haveli
Old City
Recognisable by its dramatic projecting upper storeys, this merchant haveli reflects the ambition and artistry of nineteenth-century Jaisalmer.
Landscapes & Reserves
Jaisalmer's rolling desert dunes are where camel and jeep safaris head for sunset — the Thar Desert at its most cinematic, especially as the sand turns gold at dusk.
Palace/Haveli
Fort/Old City
A historic palace-style residence showcasing the refined stonework and decorative traditions of Jaisalmer's elite architecture.
Near Kuldhara
A small ruined fort overlooking the desert landscape near Kuldhara, offering a dramatic viewpoint and a strong sense of the region's past.
Inside Jaisalmer Fort
A historic Hindu temple inside Jaisalmer Fort, closely woven into the everyday religious life of the living fortress.
Fort Road
Rising dramatically above Jodhpur, Mehrangarh is one of India's great fortresses, filled with royal chambers, courtyards, armour and remarkable views of the Blue City.
Chittar Hill
A vast twentieth-century palace built during a period of drought relief, combining grand scale, Art Deco touches and traditional Indian craftsmanship.
Cenotaphs
Near Mehrangarh
A serene white-marble memorial built in memory of Maharaja Jaswant Singh II, set beside the fort with beautiful views over Jodhpur.
Garden/Monuments
Mandore
The former capital of Marwar is remembered here through gardens, temples, memorials and impressive red sandstone architecture.
Balsamand
A graceful lakeside retreat surrounded by gardens, created as part of Jodhpur's historic water landscape.
Near Jodhpur
A royal retreat beside a lake and wildlife landscape, built as a hunting and leisure residence away from the bustle of Jodhpur.
Rai Ka Bagh
A historic royal residence associated with the later rulers of Marwar, reflecting the transition from traditional palace architecture to newer royal styles.
Memorial/Temple
A colourful memorial gallery of heroic figures and local deities, offering an accessible introduction to the legends and traditions of Marwar.
Lake Pichola
The vast City Palace rises above Lake Pichola as a layered royal complex of courtyards, balconies, halls and intimate palace rooms.
An elegant island palace with marble pavilions and gardens, remembered for its royal history and unforgettable setting in Lake Pichola.
Sajjangarh
Set high above Udaipur, the palace was conceived as a monsoon retreat and now offers sweeping views across the lakes and surrounding hills.
A magnificent eighteenth-century Vishnu temple in the old city, approached by steep steps and richly decorated with stone sculpture.
Udaipur
A graceful garden created for the royal ladies of the court, filled with fountains, marble pavilions and shaded pathways.
Built on an island in Lake Pichola, this luminous palace seems to float on the water and has become an enduring symbol of Udaipur.
City Palace
The Garden Palace within the City Palace complex combines formal architecture with an elevated courtyard garden and striking views.
A richly appointed royal palace within the City Palace complex, associated with ceremonial rooms, art and the later history of Mewar's court.