8 places to discover
Barua Sagar Fort is a historic Bundela fort located in Barua Sagar town in Jhansi district, Uttar Pradesh, on the banks of the large Barua Sagar Lake. Built in 1744 by Raja Udit Singh of Orchha, the fort is known for its Bundelkhand architecture, elevated position and views over the lake. Though now in ruins, its walls, bastions and courtyards reflect the region's heritage and attract history and architecture visitors.
The Captain Cook Memorial Jet is a high-pressure water jet in the central basin of Lake Burley Griffin in Parkes, Canberra. Built in 1970 to commemorate the bicentenary of Captain James Cook's first sighting of Australia's east coast, it projects water up to 147 metres high. Located near Regatta Point and the National Library, it is a prominent lakeside landmark visible from surrounding parklands and Commonwealth Avenue.
Chengalpattu Fort Ruins are the remains of a historic fort located on the banks of Kolavai Lake in Chengalpattu, Tamil Nadu, about 56 km from Chennai. Originally built by the Vijayanagara rulers and later held by the Madurai Nayaks, French and British, the fort served as a strategic military outpost. Today only ruined walls, bastions and gateways remain, offering a glimpse into the region's layered history.
Govindgarh Palace is a historic 19th-century palace located in Govindgarh town in Rewa district, Madhya Pradesh, on the edge of Govindgarh Lake. Built in 1853 by Maharaja Raghuraj Singh of the Baghela dynasty as a summer residence for the Rewa rulers, it is noted for its Baghela architectural style, lakeside setting, and association with the first white tiger Mohan found in the region. The palace complex reflects the heritage of the former princely state of Rewa.
Hazratbal Shrine is a revered white-marble Islamic shrine located on the northern shore of Dal Lake in Hazratbal, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir. Known as Dargah Sharif and Assar-e-Sharif, it enshrines a relic believed to be a hair of Prophet Muhammad. The present domed marble structure, built between 1968 and 1979, replaced an earlier 17th-century building. Set against the Zabarwan Hills, it is the most important Muslim shrine in Kashmir and a major visitor attraction.
Mount Timolan Protected Landscape is a protected area centered on Mount Timolan in Tigbao, Zamboanga del Sur, Philippines. It covers approximately 1,994.79 hectares across the municipalities of Tigbao, Guipos and San Miguel. At 1,152 meters, Mount Timolan is the highest peak in Zamboanga del Sur. The landscape features montane forests, diverse flora and fauna, and Lake Maragang, a crater lake at its foothills.
Phool Mahal Palace is a 19th-century heritage palace built in 1870 by Maharaja Prithvi Singh of Kishangarh as his monsoon retreat. Located beside Gundalao Lake with Kishangarh Fort as its backdrop, this former royal residence now operates as a boutique heritage hotel owned by the Kishangarh royal family. The palace showcases classic Rajasthani architecture and is associated with the renowned Kishangarh school of miniature painting.
Rani Kamlapati Palace is a historic palace located on the eastern bank of the Upper Lake (Bada Talab) at Kamla Park in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. Built in 1722 by Gond queen Rani Kamlapati, it is an example of Gond architectural style with lakhauri bricks and cusped arches. Overlooking the lake and surrounded by gardens, the palace is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India and is noted for its lakeside setting and historical association with the Gond dynasty.