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Amer Fort, Jaipur
October to March
Hill fort of the Kachwaha Rajputs, part of the UNESCO Hill Forts of Rajasthan, known for the Sheesh Mahal and elephant-free jeep…
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Darjeeling
March to May and October to December
Tea gardens, views of Kanchenjunga and the UNESCO-listed Darjeeling Himalayan Railway toy train.
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Ellora Caves
June to March
Thirty-four rock-cut Buddhist, Hindu and Jain monasteries and temples, crowned by the monolithic Kailasa temple.
DetailsGateway of India, Mumbai
November to February
The basalt arch on Mumbai harbour built in 1924, a famous waterfront landmark.
DetailsHavelock (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman
November to May
White sand beaches, coral reefs and clear water, including Radhanagar Beach.
DetailsIndia Gate and Kartavya Path
November to February
The war memorial dedicated to Indian soldiers, at the heart of the ceremonial boulevard leading to Rashtrapati Bhavan.
DetailsKanyakumari and Vivekananda Rock
October to March
The southern tip of mainland Bharat where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meet, with the memorial rock and…
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Kaziranga National Park
November to April
A World Heritage Site that holds the majority of the world one-horned rhinoceros.
DetailsKerala Backwaters, Alappuzha
September to March
A network of lagoons, lakes and canals explored on traditional houseboats, with the Nehru Trophy snake boat race each August.
DetailsLeh-Ladakh
June to September
High-altitude desert with monasteries, Pangong Lake and Khardung La. Allow time to acclimatise.
DetailsMysore Palace
October to February (Dasara)
The royal residence of the Wadiyars, lit by nearly 100,000 bulbs on Sundays and during the Dasara festival.
DetailsPunnathur Kotta Elephant Sanctuary, Guruvayur
Throughout the year
The former palace grounds that shelter the temple elephants of the Guruvayur Devaswom, a unique cultural site close to home.
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Qutub Minar
October to March
A 73 m tall victory tower begun around 1200 CE, with the ancient Iron Pillar of Delhi in its complex.
DetailsRaigad Fort
October to February
Capital of the Maratha Empire. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned here in 1674, and his samadhi is within the fort.
DetailsRann of Kutch
November to February (Rann Utsav)
A vast white salt desert glowing under the full moon, with a festival of crafts, music and tent cities.
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Red Fort, Delhi
October to March
Mughal fort of red sandstone where the Prime Minister hoists the national flag every Independence Day on 15 August.
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Sanchi Stupa
October to March
Founded by Emperor Ashoka in the 3rd century BCE, it is one of the oldest stone structures in Bharat with exquisite toranas.
DetailsStatue of Unity
October to March
The 182 m statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel on the Narmada, among the tallest statues in the world.
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Sundarbans
November to February
The largest mangrove delta in the world and the home of the Royal Bengal tiger.
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Taj Mahal, Agra
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.
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Valley of Flowers
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.
DetailsVaranasi Ghats
October to March
The ancient city on the Ganga with more than 80 ghats. The evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat is unforgettable.
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