Sanchi Stupa

Madhya Pradesh

Founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, it is one of the oldest stone structures in Bharat with exquisite toranas.

Uttar Pradesh

October to March

The ivory-white marble mausoleum raised by Emperor Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal in the 17th century, a masterpiece of Mughal architecture.

Uttarakhand

July to September

High-altitude alpine meadows in full bloom during the monsoon, part of the UNESCO Nanda Devi and Valley of Flowers National Parks.

Karnataka

October to February (Dasara)

The royal residence of the Wadiyars, lit by nearly 100,000 bulbs on Sundays and during the Dasara festival.