Sightseeing Catalog
253 forts, temples, ghats, havelis and heritage sites across ten cities — browse by category, or search for something specific.
City
Category
Temple
Agra · Dayalbagh
An ambitious temple project whose intricate carved surfaces have been developed over generations, creating a remarkable example of living craftsmanship.
Bikaner · 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.
Bikaner · Old Bikaner
A jewel-like Jain temple known for its painted interiors, intricate ornament and centuries-old religious tradition.
Bikaner · Bikaner
A historic Shiva temple built in the red sandstone tradition of Bikaner, with a strong sense of place and devotional continuity.
Bikaner · Near Bikaner
A traditional temple complex outside Bikaner associated with the early history and religious traditions of the region.
Temples
Delhi
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.
Jaipur · 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.
Jaipur · Moti Dungri
A luminous white-marble temple dedicated to Lakshmi and Narayan, particularly atmospheric when illuminated after sunset.
Temple/Water Complex
Jaipur · Galta
A dramatic pilgrimage complex set among the hills, with temples, natural springs and sacred pools tucked into a rocky valley east of Jaipur.
A popular Jaipur landmark built around a revered Ganesha shrine, with the small hill and temple forming a familiar part of the city's skyline.
Jaipur
A serene marble Jain temple on Jaipur's outskirts, dedicated to Adinatha, with finely carved pillars and a tall, tiered shikhara rising above the surrounding countryside.
Jaipur · Brahmpuri
A hilltop temple dedicated to Ganesha, traditionally linked with Jaipur's foundation and offering a lovely elevated view over the historic city.
Jaipur · Delhi Road
A prominent Hanuman shrine set amid the hills outside the old city, known for its devotional atmosphere and expansive surroundings.
Jaisalmer · Inside Jaisalmer Fort
A historic Hindu temple inside Jaisalmer Fort, closely woven into the everyday religious life of the living fortress.
Temple Complex
A group of exquisitely carved Jain temples whose sandstone screens, sculptures and intricate details reward a slow, close look.
Jaisalmer · Fort
A delicately carved Jain temple within the fort, notable for its fine sandstone workmanship and quiet spiritual atmosphere.
A historic Jain shrine dedicated to the first Tirthankara, with the intricate stone carving typical of Jaisalmer's temple tradition.
A richly decorated Jain temple where detailed sculpture and delicate stone carving reveal the artistic sophistication of medieval Jaisalmer.
One of the fort's historic Jain temples, distinguished by its carved surfaces and intimate architectural scale.
Palace/Temple
Jaisalmer · Near Jaisalmer
A peaceful royal and religious complex beside a historic reservoir, combining palace architecture, water features and intricate Jain carving.
Temple/Archaeological Site
Jaisalmer · Lodhurva
The old capital of Jaisalmer is remembered through a beautifully rebuilt Jain temple and the remains of an important medieval settlement.
Memorial/Temple
Jodhpur · Mandore
A colourful memorial gallery of heroic figures and local deities, offering an accessible introduction to the legends and traditions of Marwar.
Jodhpur · Old City
An old Shiva temple in the heart of Jodhpur, associated with the city's long-standing devotional traditions.
Jodhpur · Mehrangarh
A revered shrine within Mehrangarh Fort, traditionally protected by the royal family and still visited for its spiritual significance and views.
A historic Krishna temple in the old city, appreciated for its intimate atmosphere and connection with Jodhpur's devotional life.
Jodhpur · Jodhpur
A traditional Shiva shrine that forms part of Jodhpur's living religious heritage.
A historic devotional temple in the old city, offering a quieter look at Jodhpur's religious architecture beyond the major forts.
Jodhpur · Mahamandir
A distinctive nineteenth-century temple complex known for its carved pillars and devotional imagery, set within the historic Mahamandir area.
Khajuraho
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.
Khajuraho · Khajuraho
Khajuraho's most celebrated temple rises in a richly sculpted cascade of towers and carvings, representing the artistic peak of Chandela architecture.
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.
A compact shrine centred on a monumental boar incarnation of Vishnu, notable for the extraordinary detail carved across the sculpture.
One of Khajuraho's few living temples, where worship continues today around a revered Shiva lingam.
The finest surviving Jain temple at Khajuraho, admired for its delicate sculpture and sophisticated architectural proportions.
The surviving remains of a Jain temple, especially memorable for its elegant bell-and-chain motifs and slender pillars.
A graceful Jain temple with finely carved exterior figures, representing the continuing Jain presence within Khajuraho's sacred landscape.
A smaller but beautifully detailed temple dedicated to Vishnu's Vamana incarnation, set within the Eastern Group.
A slender and elegant temple with particularly graceful proportions and finely carved exterior sculpture.
An early temple at Khajuraho with a compact form and simple elegance, associated with the Eastern Group.
A modest historic shrine containing a large and important image of Hanuman, representing the continuing sacred life of Khajuraho.
One of the later Chandela temples, known for its lively sculptural details and graceful architectural lines.
A distinctive southern-group temple with a large four-armed Vishnu image and a quieter setting away from the main temple cluster.
The remains of a large unfinished temple complex that provide an intriguing glimpse into the scale and ambition of medieval Khajuraho.
One of Khajuraho's earliest surviving temples, built in a simple open-air form and dedicated to the powerful Yogini tradition.
Ranthambore
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.
Udaipur · Old City
A magnificent eighteenth-century Vishnu temple in the old city, approached by steep steps and richly decorated with stone sculpture.
Udaipur · Neemach Mata
A hilltop shrine above Fateh Sagar, reached through a scenic climb and appreciated for both devotion and views over Udaipur.
Udaipur · Eklingji
A revered temple complex dedicated to Shiva and deeply connected with the spiritual and royal traditions of Mewar.
Udaipur · Nagda
A finely carved temple complex near Udaipur, famous for its detailed stonework and its evocative setting among the remains of Nagda.
Varanasi · 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.
Varanasi · Assi area
A beloved temple dedicated to Hanuman, known for its devotional atmosphere and its connection with the cultural life of Varanasi.
Varanasi · Durga Kund
A distinctive red temple beside a historic pond, dedicated to Durga and deeply woven into the religious landscape of southern Varanasi.
A modern but culturally important temple associated with the poet Tulsidas and the Hindi retelling of the Ramayana.
Varanasi · Cantonment
An unusual temple dedicated not to a deity but to Mother India, featuring a large relief map of the subcontinent.
Varanasi · Kaal Bhairav
A powerful shrine dedicated to Kaal Bhairav, regarded in Varanasi's traditions as the city's guardian deity.
Varanasi · Lalita Ghat
A charming wooden temple near Lalita Ghat, built in a distinctive Nepalese style with carved details and a quiet riverside setting.
Varanasi · Chowk
A historic temple dedicated to Sankatha Devi, situated within the dense sacred landscape of Varanasi's old city.
Varanasi · Vishwanath area
A revered shrine to the goddess Annapurna, closely connected with Varanasi's traditions of food, nourishment and devotion.
Varanasi · Mir Ghat
An important Shakti shrine near the Ganga, remembered as one of the sacred goddess sites of Varanasi.
Varanasi · Sarnath
A peaceful Buddhist complex reflecting the international character of Sarnath as a pilgrimage destination for Buddhist communities from around the world.