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...

Patwon ki Haveli is the largest haveli of Jaisalmer. The most interesting thing about Patwon ki Haveli is that it is the first haveli of Jaisalmer. Also, it is a complex of 5 havelis. Patwon ki Haveli is named after a rich businessman, Guman Chand Patwa, who built this haveli. Interestingly, it took nearly 50 years to compl...

Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer is the favorite tourist spot in the whole of Jaisalmer. Tourists can enjoy jeep safari, camel rides, musical dance program, and more here. Sam Sand Dunes in Jaisalmer are located on the outskirts of Jaisalmer city, at a distance of about 40 km. This desert looks very much like the Sahara Desert w...

The Western Ghats in Kerala have been used for tea plantation since the British Raj. One of these heavenly places in God’s Own Country is Munnar. This hill station lies within the largest tea-growing region in South India. Located about 32 kilometres from Munnar in Idukki district, Top Station offers an expansive view of th...

Surrounded by the lush hills of Mattupetty, the Mattupetty Dam is one of the major tourist hotspots of Kerala. This dam lies about 13 kilometers from Munnar and is a nature lover’s delight surrounded by enchanting valleys, rolling grasslands, mist-laden hills and cascading streams.

When you visit the Mattupetty dam in Munn...

The Baptist Church in Kasauli, one of the town’s most popular attractions for tourists and locals alike, was built in the year 1923 by the British. The main attractant here is the architecture, which is a blend of Gothic and Indian style. The church was destroyed in a massive fire in the year 2008, and all of its internal f...

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.

One of the most underrated tourist spots in Goa, the Cabo de Rama Fort in the Canacona region of South Goa, is a must visit for those looking for an off-beat location to explore. The fort is spread over 18000 square meters. The cabo de rama fort history says that it was named after Lord Rama, who along with his wife Sita, c...

Rann of Kutch is a vast salt marshy area in the Kutch district in the Indian state of Gujarat, parts of the Rann of Katch region lies in the Sindh region of Pakistan. The region is divided into two parts, one is called the Great Rann of Kutch and the other one is called the Little Rann of Kutch. The region supports both the...