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Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan)
Presidential Palace (Rashtrapati Bhavan) The heart of New Delhi -- and one of its top attractions -- is the palatial Presidential Palace known as Rashtrapati Bhavan. British architect Sir Edwin Lutyens helped design the grand estate as part of a larger plan for Delhi’s new city after it was decide
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Pillars of Ashoka
Pillars of Ashoka The Pillars of Ashoka refer to a number of columns inscribed with edicts by the Mauryan king, Ashoka, during his reign in the mid-3rd century BC. The pillar at Sarnath near Varanasi bears the inscriptions: No one shall cause division in the order of monks.The original column at S
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Palolem Beach
Palolem Beach Palolem Beach, nicknamed Paradise Beach, is the southernmost stretch of sandy coastline in Goa and one of the most stunning in all of India. The crescent-shaped cove, with its clear turquoise waters and palm trees lining white sand, was once one of the most tranquil spots in Goa, but
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Old Goa (Ela)
Old Goa (Ela) From the sixteenth to eighteenth century, Old Goa (Ela) served as the colonial capital of Portuguese-India and was one of the richest cities anywhere in Asia, with a population exceeding that of both Lisbon and London. While repeated cholera and malaria outbreaks eventually forced th
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National Zoological Park of Delhi
National Zoological Park of Delhi Delhi Zoo opened its gates in 1959, changing its name to the National Zoological Park of Delhi in 1982. Located near India Gate in the heart of New Delhi, the zoo is spread out across more than 170 acres and is home to almost 130 species of animals and birds from
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National Chambal Sanctuary
National Chambal Sanctuary Straddling three states, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh and Uttar Pradesh, the National Chambal Sanctuary protects 245 square miles (635 square kilometers) of natural habitat where the Chambal and Yamuna Rivers meet. Established in 1979 to protect the endangered Gharial
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Mylapore
Mylapore One of the oldest residential neighborhoods in Chennai, Mylapore is the city’s cultural heart and an area filled with narrow streets, tree-lined avenues, temples, churches, flower markets and old shops, all begging to be explored on foot.Life in Mylapore revolves around the stately Kapale
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Mubarak Mahal
Mubarak Mahal The Mubarak Mahal was built as a part of Jaipur’s City Palace to welcome foreign dignitaries of the Maharaja. Built on a raised platform, the white palace is an example of Mughal, Rajput, and European style architecture. Its colonnaded and carved exterior now leads to the Maharaja Sa
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MP Birla Planetarium
MP Birla Planetarium Located in the heart of Kolkata (Calcutta) on Chowringhee Road, the MP Birla Planetarium is the largest in Asia and second largest in the world. The single-story spherical white dome houses a working observatory equipped with a Celestron C-14 telescope.Several times throughout
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Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort Mehrangarh Fort is a huge ancient fort located in Jodhpur in the state of Rajasthan. Its one of the largest forts in India and was built in the mid-15th century by Rao Jodha. The fort sits on a rocky hill presiding some 125 meters above the city, with the structure merging with the
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Mattancherry
Mattancherry Surrounded by the backwaters of the Arabian Sea, Mattancherry is an old port area of Kochi, not far from Ernakulam Town. The area was once the main trade port for spices such as pepper and turmeric, as well as tea. It was a time when many different nationalities and religious communit
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Mathura
Mathura Mathura is a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh situated 50 kilometers north of Agra and 145 kilometers southeast of Delhi. It is considered the birthplace of the Hindu god, Krishna, and as such is one of the seven cities considered holy by Hindus. As a result, Mathura attracts pilg
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Marine Drive (Queen’s Necklace)
Marine Drive (Queen’s Necklace) Stretching along the Arabian Sea from Nariman Point in the south to ritzy Malabar Hill in the north, Mumbai’s Marine Drive is an iconic palm-lined promenade that makes for an especially popular sunset stroll among couples, families and friends. Hugging the Mumbai co
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Maota Lake
Maota Lake This small lake sits under the massive Amer (Amber) fort just outside of Jaipur and includes a small island in its center, lush with gardens. The Kesar Kyari Bagh, or saffron garden, contains plants that are said to have been planted by a Maharaja in the 15th century, and all of the pla
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Manu Temple
Manu Temple The ancient Manu Temple is dedicated to the Indian sage of the same name. It’s located up in the clouds in Old Manali, offering some wonderful views of the valley beyond it. According to Hindu legend, Manu was the creator of the human race and the writer of Manusmriti, with Manali beli
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Mandawa
Mandawa Mandawa is a town the Jhunjhunu district of Mumbai known for its vast and artfully detailed havelis, which are the former private mansions of 18th-century merchants. Havelis are known for their beautifully painted walls, opulent architecture and expansive inner courtyards. The haveli pain
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Mahalakshmi Temple
Mahalakshmi Temple Built in 1785, Mahalakshmi Temple in Mumbai honors the goddess of wealth and has become of the city’s busiest and most famous places of worship. Thousands of Hindu pilgrims from around India and the world visit the temple each day, with visitor numbers surging into the hundreds
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Luz Church (Our Lady of Light)
Luz Church (Our Lady of Light) Believed to be the oldest church in Chennai, Luz Church (Our Lady of Light) was built in 1516 by Franciscan missionaries from Portugal. According to local legend, the missionaries became lost at sea and prayed to the Virgin Mary for guidance. The missionaries saw a l
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Little Mount & St Thomas Mount (Chinnamalai & Parangi Malai)
Little Mount & St Thomas Mount (Chinnamalai & Parangi Malai) According to legend, St Thomas, a disciple of Christ, lived out the remainder of his days in a rocky cave, known as Little Mount (Chinnamalai). A small opening near the cave is supposedly the tunnel exit that St Thomas escaped from when
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Lake Fateh Sagar
Lake Fateh Sagar This manmade lake in the city of Udaipur is a destination for both locals and travelers looking to escape the energy of busy city streets. Home to three small islands, including Nehru Park, the picturesque blue waters and majestic green mountains serve as a breathtaking backdrop t
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