India

Ajanta • Maharashtra: Cave No.10 - Richness of Ancient Buddhist Art Badami • Karnataka: Cave No.2 - Ancient Art of Chalukya Kingdom Bhubaneswar • Udayagiri and Khandagiri caves - Jain rock-cut sanctuary Bodhgaya • Bihar, India: Sujata Stupa - Altruism and Compassion Dhaulligiri • Ashoka Rock Edict - Imperial edict carved in stone Madurai • Meenakshi Temple - Blend of History and Spirituality Nalanda • Bihar, Mahavihara - Cradle of Ancient Wisdom Varanasi • Uttar Pradesh, Ghats - Spirituality and History by the Ganges

Ajanta • Maharashtra, India: Cave No.1 - An Ancient Art Treasure Ajanta • Maharashtra: Cave No.2 - 5th Century Jewel of Buddhist Art Ajanta • Maharashtra: Cave No.4 - 5th Century Buddhist Monastery Badami • Karnataka, Bhutanatha Temples - Chalukyan Architectural Jewel Badami • Karnataka, Cave No.1 - Witness to the Chalukya Heritage Badami • Karnataka: Cave No.3 - Chalukya Masterpiece Badami • Karnataka: Cave No.4: - Mirror of Jain Art and Religion Bhubaneswar • Bindusagar Tank - 7th Century Hydraulic Marvel Bhubaneswar • Mukteshwara temple - Symbol of architectural innovation Bhubaneswar • Parsurameswara temple - Millennial Worship and Historical Hub Bodhgaya • Bihar, Mahabodhi Temple - Epicenter of Buddhist Awakening Chidambaram • Thillai Nataraja Temple - Living Legacy of Dancing Shiva Elephanta • Elephanta caves - Sacred space carved in stone Ellora • Cave 10, Vishwakarma - Masterpiece of Monastic Carving Ellora • Cave 16, Kailasa temple - Monolithic Masterpiece of Devotion Ellora • Cave 30, Chota Kailasa - Jain masterpiece and preservation challenges Ellora • Cave 32, Indra Sabha - Jain Majesty & Rashtrakuta Artistry Guwahati • Maa Kamakhya temple - Spiritual Legacy and Ancient History Hampi • Karnataka, Virupaksha temple - Jewel of Faith and Art Kanchipuram • Kailasanathar Temple - Dravidian Masterpiece Kanchipuram • Sri Ekambaranathar Temple - Legends and Architecture Mahabalipuram • Ganesha Ratha - Pallava Monolithic Sanctuary Mahabalipuram • Monolithic Temples - Ancient Dravidian Masterpieces Mahabalipuram • Shore Temple - Dravidian Masterpiece Overlooking the Sea Mahabalipuram • Symmetric Building - Unfinished Architectural Ambition Mahabalipuram • Tamil Nadu, Descent of the Ganges - Pallava Masterpiece Mahabalipuram • Thirumoorti Cave - Divine Trinity in Pallava Art Maheshwar • Maheshwar Fort - Echo of Royal Grandeur Nagda • Sas Bahu Temple - Fusion of Styles and History Pattadakal • Karnataka, Kashivishveshvara Temple - Jewel of Heritage Pattadakal • Karnataka, Virupaksha Temple - Jewel of Architecture Sarnath • Uttar Pradesh, Stupa Dhamek - Jewel of Buddhist History Shravanabelagola • Karnataka, Gomateshwara temple - Jain Heritage Thiruvananthapuram • Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple - Spiritual Gem Tiruchirappalli • Tamil Nadu, Srirangam Temple - Dravidian masterpiece

Belur • Karnataka, Chennakeshava Temple - Hoysala Masterpiece Bhubaneswar • Ananda Basudeva Temple - Symbol of Power and Hindu Faith Bhubaneswar • Davi Padahara Pond - Millennial Hydraulic Heritage Bhubaneswar • Kotiteertheswara - A Spiritual Legacy from the 11th Century Bhubaneswar • Lingaraj Temple - An iconic temple with deep historical roots Bhubaneswar • Rajarani temple - Historical architectural gem Bhubaneswar • Siddhesvara temple - Medieval Era Masterpiece Bhubaneswar • Swarnajaleswara temple - Ancient religious and artistic masterpiece Bikaner • Rajasthan, Junagarh Fort - Architectural Heritage and History Delhi • Shish Gumbad - Marvel of the Lodi Dynasty Deshnoke • Rajasthan, Karni Mata Temple - Sanctuary of the Sacred Rats Halebid • Karnataka, Hoysaleswara Temple - 12th-century Masterpiece Hampi • Karnataka, Elephant Stables - Marvel of the Vijayanagara Empire Hampi • Karnataka, Hazara Rama palace - Sculpted Epic Royal Legacy Hampi • Karnataka, Royal Enclosure - Witness to Vijayanagara's Splendor Hampi • Karnataka, Sasivekalu Ganesha Temple - Monolithic Majesty Hampi • Karnataka, Stepwell - Mirror of Historical Ingenuity Hampi • Karnataka, Vittala Temple - Acoustic Marvel and Artistic Mastery Hampi • Karnataka, Women's enclosure - Reflection of Royal Femininity Hyderabad • Telangana, Golconda fort - Medieval Marvel and Legends Jaisalmer • Rajasthan, India: Jaisalmer fort - Thar Desert Wonder Jaisalmer • Rajasthan, Lodravpur Parshavnath Temple - Jain Jewel Jodhpur • Rajasthan, Mehrangarh Fort - An Archiutectural Jewel Konark • Sun temple - Medieval masterpiece of solar worship Lamayuru • Ladakh, Lamayuru Gompa - Himalayan Spiritual Haven Leh • Ladakh, Gompa Tsemo Mairteya - 15th Century Buddhist Gem Leh • Ladakh, Gurdwara Sri Datun Sahib - Sikh Sanctuary in Ladakh Likir • Ladakh, Likir Gompa - Millennium Buddhist Monastery Mandu • Caravanserai - Historic Hub of Ancient Trade Mandu • Darya Khan Mosque - A Medieval Marvel of Architecture Mandu • Delhi Darwaza - A Gateway to the Past Mandu • Hathi Mahal - A Masterpiece of Columns and Ornamentation Mandu • Hindola Mahal - A Masterpiece of Indo-Islamic Architecture Mandu • Hoshang Shah Mausoleum - Medieval Marble Masterpiece Mandu • Jahaz Mahal - An Indo-Islamic Architectural Marvel Mandu • Jal Mahal - A Historical and Architectural Gem Mandu • Jami Mashid - 15th-Century Architectural Marvel Mandu • Malik Mughith's tomb - 15th-Century Islamic Elegance Mandu • Roopmati Pavilion - Blend of Culture and Romance Mysore • Mysuru Palace - An Architectural and Historical Marvel Ramdevra • Baba Ramdev Temple - Crossroads of Faith and Harmony Ranakpur • Rajasthan, Adinatha Jain Temple - Jain Marvel Sculptures & Light Shravanabelagola • Temple Sri Bhandara Basadi - Witness to Jainism Thanjavur • Brihadishwara Temple - Chola Marvel of the 11th Century Thiksey • Thiksey Gompa - Historical Sanctum of Spirituality

Agra • Agra's Red Fort - Power and Splendour of the Mughal Empire Agra • Uttar Pradesh, Taj Mahal - Mughal Jewel & Symbol of the Country Amritsar • Punjab, Golden Temple's Langar Hall - Sikh Equality Amritsar • Punjab, India: Golden Temple - Sikhism's Epicenter Aurangabad • Maharashtra, Bibi Ka Maqbara - History and Mughal Architecture Delhi • Jama Masjid Mosque - Mughal Grandeur in Delhi's Heart Delhi • Purana Qila - Yesterday's Majesty Today's Pride Delhi • Red Fort - Mughal Saga in Red Sandstone Diu • Diu fort - 16th‑century Portuguese fort in Gujarat Diu • Gujarat, Panikotha Fortress - Island fortress Diu • Historic centre - Portuguese‑era historic quarter Diu • Saint Paul’s Church - Portuguese Baroque Heritage in Gujarat Fatehpur Sikri • Jodha Bai Palace - Mughal & Rajput Cultural Melange Fatehpur Sikri • Panch Mahal - Mughal Architectural Symphony Fatehpur Sikri • Uttar Pradesh, Diwan e Khas - Witness to Mughal Splendor Gangtok • Sikkim, Rumtek monastery - Heart of Tibetan Buddhism Goa • Basilica of Bom Jesus - Pilgrimage Site and Jesuit Heritage Goa • Church of Saint Francis of Assisi - Franciscan Baroque Heritage Goa • Church of St. Cajetan - Italian Baroque Legacy Goa • Church of the Holy Spiri - Jesuit Legacy and Baroque Architecture Goa • Churches of Goa - Silent Witness to a Colonial Era Goa • Fort Aguada - Iconic Portuguese Colonial Fortress Goa • Goa, Bragança Palace - Colonial Elegance and Merged Histories Goa • Our Lady of Grace - Abandoned Colonial Christian Ruin Goa City • Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception - Colonial Christian Icon Hampi • Karnataka, Lotus Mahal - Witness to a Cultural Confluence Hampi • Mahanavami Dibba - Masterpiece of the Vijayanagara Empire Hampi • Stone Chariot of the Vittala Temple - Masterpiece of stone art Hemis Gompa • Ladakh, Hemis Gompa - Ancient Himalayan Jewel Hyderabad • Badshahi Ashoorkhana Mosque - Qutb Shahi Art & Faith Echo Hyderabad • Bhagyalakshmi Temple - Ancient Faith & Cultural Harmony Hyderabad • Charminar monument - Charminar in Hyderabad History and Unique Architecture Hyderabad • Qutb Shahi Mausoleums - Royal Legacy of the 7 Tombs Jaipur • Amber Fort - Historical Jewel of Rajasthan Kalimpong • Thongsa Gompa - Living Testament to Tibetan Buddhism Kochi • Kerala, India: St. Francis Church - Colonial Legacy Leh • Ladakh, India: Royal Palace - Tibetan Majesty of the Past Leh • Ladakh, Jama Mashid Mosque - History & Merged Cultures Madurai • Thirumalai Nayakar Mandir - Witness to the Nayak Era Mahabalipuram • Raya Mandapa - Vijayanagara Ceremonial Pavilion Mandu • Baz Mahadur Palace - A Subtle Blend of Cultures and History Nakodar • Mausoleum of Haji Jamal - A Masterpiece by Muhammad Momin Patiala • Ahri Dukniwaran Sahib Gurdwara - Timeless Miracle and Faith Pelling • Sanga Choeling Monastery - Spirit & History Pelling • Sangchen Pemayangtse Monastery - Spiritual Hub & Historic Jewel Pelling • Sikkim, Rabdentse - An Open-Air History Book Phyang • Phyang Gompa - Beacon of Buddhist Wisdom & Art Shey • Ladakh, Shey Gompa - Art and Devotion Combined Thanjavur • Tamil Nadu, Maratha Palace - Mirror of Majestic Eras Thuckalay • Padmanabhapuram Palace - Majesty and Heritage of Kerala Udaipur • Rajasthan, City Palace - A Living Journey Through History Udaipur • Rajasthan, Jagdish temple - Masterpiece of Devotion and Art

Amritsar • Punjab, India: Baba Atal Rai Gurdwara - Sikh Heritage Bangalore • Karnataka, Bangaluru Palace - Tudor Masterpiece in India Bikaner • Rajasthan, Facades of Havelis - Indian Architecture Heritage Chettinad • Tamil Nadu, Chettiar mansions - Elegance and Merchant History Darjeeling • Ghoom: Yiga Choeling Monastery - Buddhist Haven in the Himalayas Darjeeling • Toy Train - Living Heritage of Innovation and Culture Delhi • Bangla Sahib Gurdwara - Oasis of Serenity & Sikh Heritage Hyderabad • Chowmahalla Palace - Nizam Majesty & Architectural Blend Hyderabad • Telangana, Paigah Tombs - Historical and Architectural Marvel Indore • Rasjwadah Palace - Holkar Dynasty's Echo Jaipur • Hawa Mahal - Mirror to an Era Windows onto Jaipur Jaipur • Jantar Mantar - Masterpiece of Ancient Astronomy Jaipur • Rajasthan, City Palace - Mirror to Unmatched Royal Grandeur Jaipur • Rajasthan, Jal Mahal - Historical Aquatic Elegance Jodhpur • Rajasthan, Jaswant Thada Cenotaph - White Marble Marvel Kolkata • Belur Math - Spiritual Center of the Ramakrishna Mission Kolkata • in the streets of the metropolis - an urban landscape Kolkata • Indian Museum - Art and archaeology museum Kolkata • Kumarthuli Park - Idol sculptors’ district Kolkata • Saint Paul's Cathedral - Anglican heritage Kolkata • South Park Street Cemetery - colonial cemetery Maheshwar • Ahilyabai Temple - Symbol of Integrity and Devotion Maheshwar • Ghats - Harmony of History and Architecture Mandawa • Rajasthan, Havelis - Masterpiece of Art and History Patiala • Punjab, Qila Mubarak Palace - Historical Landmark of Patiala Patiala • Shahi Samadhan Mausoleum - Patiala's Majestic Silhouette Patna • Golghar - Ingenuity and History in One Structure Patna • Gurdwara Patna Sahib - Beacon of Sikh Faith and History Peermade • Kerala, Franciscan Church - Franciscan Legacy and Harmony Pondicherry • Manakula Vinayagar Temple - Jewel of Faith and History Pondicherry • Our Lady of Angels - Franco-Indian Blend Shimla • Rashtrapati Niwas - From Viceroy to Academy Shimla • Shri Hanuman Mandir Jakhoo - Faith Culture and History Srirangapatna • Tipu Sultan Summer Palace - Indo-Islamic Masterpiece Stok • Royal Palace - A Lens into Ladakhi Culture and History Thiruvananthapuram • Maharajah Swathi Thirunal Palace - Royal Glow & Art Udaipur • Rajasthan, Jag Niwas - Floating Crown of Royal Romance

Bagdana • Bapa Sitaram temple - Modern shrine of living devotion Bodhgaya • Bihar, India: Great Buddha - History & Symbolism Bodhgaya • Bihar, India: Wat Thai Buddhagaya - Thai temple Bodhgaya • Bihar, Karma Temple - Tibetan temple Bodhgaya • Bihar, Shechen Tennyi Dargyeling Monastery - Ode to Wisdom Bodhgaya • Chinese Temple - Testament to spiritual exchanges Bodhgaya • Gaden Phelgayling Namgyal Datsang temple - Tibetan temple Chandigarh • Punjab, Capitol Complex - Le Corbusier's Masterpiece Chandigarh • Punjab, Rock Garden by Nek Chand - Eclectic Art from Recycling Chotila • Bullet Baba Temple - Singular Site of Devotion Delhi • Raj Ghat (Gandhi Memorial) - Quiet Tribute to Gandhi Dhauligiri • Dhauli Shanta Stupa - Modern Symbol of Buddhist Peace Gangtok • Enchey monastery - Living Reflection of Himalayan Buddhism Indore • Madhya Pradesh, Kanch Mandir - Jain Mosaics Light and Devotion Kalimpong • Zang Dhok Palri Phodang Monastery (Durpin) - Tibetan Legacy Kolkata • Nakodha Masjid - Major Mosque of Eastern India Kolkata • Victoria Memorial - Major monument of colonial India Mumbai • Gateway of India - Seaside Sentinel of History Nakodar • Dera Baba Murad Shah Ji - Sanctuary of Colors and Peace Patiala • Punjab, Moti Bagh Palace - Echo of the Maharaja's Grand Past Rajgir • Vishwa Shanti Stupa - Multicultural Peace Icon Sarnath • Mulagandhakuti Vihara Temple - Buddhist Frescoes and Meditations

Mumbai • Global Vipassana Pagoda - Spirituality and Meditation Patna • Buddha Smriti Park - Spiritual and Cultural Haven Ravangla • Sikkim, Tathagata Tsal - Modern Buddhist Pilgrimage Stok • Ladakh, Buddha statue - Symbol of Peace and Unity

High Plateau • Chörtens of Ladakh - Symbols of Tibetan Devotion Indore • Jain Shri Neminath Digambar Mandir - Jain Gem Junga • Himachal Pradesh, Chaurni Palace - Mystery & Craft Junga • Himachal Pradesh, Old Palace - History & Craft Mahabalipuram • Krishna’s Butterball - Natural Enigma and Hindu Legend Maheshwar • Akhileshwar Temple - Witness to Art and Devotion Mandu • Jain Mandavgarh Suparshvanatha temple - Architectural Gem Thiruvananthapuram • Attukal Bhagavathy Temple - Devotion & Dravidian Art