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With space for 10,000 people at any one time, this enormous mosque is one of the most sacred sites for Muslims in Hyderabad. 

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

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

The majestic temples that sit atop a picturesque hill with panoramic views of Pune tell the story of the Peshwa dynasty.

In the late 16th century, this monument was erected to celebrate the end of a plague. Now, it is one of Hyderabad’s most famous landmarks.

This large, red-walled complex showcases a long period of Indian history and art from the reign of the Mughal emperors in India.

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

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. 

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

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.

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

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.

In the late 16th century, this monument was erected to celebrate the end of a plague. Now, it is one of Hyderabad’s most famous landmarks.

This astronomical observatory sits in the center of New Delhi and is one of the oldest and most fascinating of its kind.

In the late 16th century, this monument was erected to celebrate the end of a plague. Now, it is one of Hyderabad’s most famous landmarks.

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.

Walk along a majestic boulevard to visit this significant Indian monument, then relax with a picnic on lush green lawns.

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

Admire architectural beauty and see important religious icons at this sacred temple complex on the banks of the Hooghly River.

This large, red-walled complex showcases a long period of Indian history and art from the reign of the Mughal emperors in India.

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

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

Walk along a majestic boulevard to visit this significant Indian monument, then relax with a picnic on lush green lawns.

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