Raigad Fort
October to February
Capital of the Maratha Empire. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj was crowned here in 1674, and his samadhi is within the fort.
DetailsMysore Palace
Karnataka
- Best time to visit
- October to February (Dasara)
- How to reach
- Mysuru Junction; Bengaluru about 150 km.
- Map
- View on OpenStreetMap
The royal residence of the Wadiyars, lit by nearly 100,000 bulbs on Sundays and during the Dasara festival.
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Punnathur 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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