Famous Historical Places In India

A seventeenth-century shining beacon that once directed Portuguese sailors who dreamt of trading spices from the Konkan Coast is now thronged by vacationers wanting to make their Dil-Chahta-Hai dreams come true.

Built by the Portuguese, the formidable Fort Aguada sits south of the Sinquerim Beach in Goa near the mouth of ...

Wagah Border is the only road border between India and Pakistan. The Beating Retreat Ceremony held here every evening marks the closing of the borders of both the countries and lowering of the flags by the military of both the countries. Located close to the Attari Village, Wagah Border is a major crossing between India and...

Himachal Pradesh is a state in India that receives the most number of tourists during the months of June and July. the state has hill stations like Shimla, Chail, and Solan which provide a respite from the heat waves that northern India faces during the summer season. Solan is one of the popular hill stations because of the...

Monkey Point in Kasauli is one of the most popular attractions there. It is also the highest point in Kasauli, and is located at a distance of a mere 4 kms from the main bus stand of Kasauli. Situated in the Air Force Station, near the Lower Mall area, Monkey Point offers beautiful views of the valley and the Sutlej River.

Known as the very essence of Punjab, Gobindgarh Fort Amritsar is one of the most important historical places of the state. Spread across an area of 43 acres, the Gobindgarh Fort was initially built by Gujar Singh, and its final construction was completed by Maharaja Ranjit Singh. The fort was built to protect Amritsar from ...

Famed for its historical ruins, Bhangarh Fort- situated at the borders of the Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan’s Alwar district, was built in the 17th century. Recognized as the most haunted place in India, Bhangarh Fort can be located on the way between Delhi and Jaipur. The Fort is famous all over the world for its eeri...

Fifth Sikh Guru, Sri Guru Arjan Dev Ji founded Taran Tarn Sahib in Amritsar. The holy Gurudwara has a Mughal style of architecture and is visited by many people. The kirtan happens daily in the Gurudwara starting early in the morning till the evening. The interiors of Gurudwara are embellished with glass pieces, paintings a...

The perfect fusion of Indo-Islamic architecture, the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tipu Sultan, stands the Tipu Sultan Palace in Bangalore. The palace sits amidst calm and serene surroundings. As soon as you enter the palace, you are greeted with balconies and a beautiful garden. One can take a leisure walk in the ...

A quiet, solitary hill station away from the hustle-bustle of the busy city life, Chail merely a 2 hour drive from Shimla is tucked in the lap of nature and offers the most captivating and serene surroundings and mesmerising views. Spread over three hills- Sadh Tiba, Rajgarh and Pandewa, Chail with its scenic landscapes and...

The Indus Valley civilization is one of the oldest civilizations in the world, as told by our history books. The civilisation was formed around the area fertilised by the Indus River and its tributaries. Archaeologist and historian have had an ongoing love affair with this period in history and periodical finds of sites of ...