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This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

The white mausoleum for Shah Jahan’s third wife is a timeless, ingenious work of art. Decorative carvings, stone inlays and mosaics inspire awe of Mughal culture. 

A wonderful blend of relaxation, adventure, wildlife and breathtaking scenery welcome visitors to this lake town in India’s northern Uttarakhand state. 

Stroll through this haven from the heat with manicured lawns, raised sandstone platforms and tree-lined avenues.

Marvel at spellbinding 3-D movies, walk through a replica human heart or delight in a playground of dinosaurs in Jalandhar\'s premier educational entertainment complex.

Learn about India\'s longest dynasty in this palace complex, which features pretty hanging gardens, interesting exhibits and lavish temples.

Delight in a range of outdoor pursuits in the mountains, explore Buddhist monasteries and visit a former royal residence in this Himalayan town.

Discover the “Pink City,” a delightful urban sprawl of palaces, temples, museums and bazaars in the heart of India’s Rajasthan state.

Delight in a range of outdoor pursuits in the mountains, explore Buddhist monasteries and visit a former royal residence in this Himalayan town.

A wonderful blend of relaxation, adventure, wildlife and breathtaking scenery welcome visitors to this lake town in India’s northern Uttarakhand state. 

Delight in a range of outdoor pursuits in the mountains, explore Buddhist monasteries and visit a former royal residence in this Himalayan town.

This is the only site in the world where all the rulers of one clan are buried. It is said to be the oldest attraction in Hyderabad.

This tranquil garden offers a relaxing change from the crowded city, with bridges, waterways, flower beds, tombs and medieval monuments to explore.

Delight in a range of outdoor pursuits in the mountains, explore Buddhist monasteries and visit a former royal residence in this Himalayan town.

A wonderful blend of relaxation, adventure, wildlife and breathtaking scenery welcome visitors to this lake town in India’s northern Uttarakhand state. 

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

Experience a colorful prism of ancient culture, breathtaking Himalayan and tropical landscapes, impressive architecture and festivals in this South Asian country.

Leave the noisy city streets behind and unwind in a peaceful haven of native flora and fauna.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

Founded to enshrine the remains of Lord Buddha, this ancient monument forms part of a Buddhist pilgrimage site home to monasteries, shrines and temples.

This vast, intricate work of mixed Mughal and Western architecture is one of the largest presidential residences in the world.

Visit ancient forts and sacred rivers, spot exotic wildlife amid beguiling landscapes, entice all your senses at bazaars and relax at colonial hill stations.