4 places to discover
Akbari Fort & Museum is a historical fort and museum in Ajmer, Rajasthan, commissioned by Mughal Emperor Akbar in 1570. Originally built as a royal residence during visits to the Ajmer Sharif Dargah, it later served as the residence of Prince Salim (Jahangir). The fort now houses the Government Museum with collections of Mughal and Rajput armor, sculpture, coins, and antiquities.
Bharat Mandir is the oldest temple in Rishikesh, dedicated to Lord Vishnu (Hrishikesh Narayan). Established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, it features a five-foot idol carved from a single piece of black Shaligram stone. Located in the heart of the city near Triveni Ghat, the temple holds significant historical and mythological importance, with its origins mentioned in ancient texts like the Mahabharata and Vishnu Purana.
Gundert Bungalow is a heritage museum located in Illikkunnu, approximately 4 kilometers from Thalassery town in Kerala's Kannur district. Originally the residence of Dr. Hermann Gundert, a German missionary and lexicographer, the bungalow served as his home for twenty years from 1839 to 1859. The site is historically significant as the place where the first Malayalam dictionary was compiled and the first Malayalam newspapers were published. Converted into a museum by the Kerala Government in 2022, it showcases Gundert's life, works, and contributions to Malayalam language and literature.
Jaswant Thada is a white marble cenotaph located in Jodhpur, Rajasthan, built between 1899 and 1906 by Maharaja Sardar Singh in memory of his father, Maharaja Jaswant Singh II. Constructed from intricately carved Makrana marble sheets, it serves as the cremation ground for the royal Rajput family of Marwar. The memorial features a temple-like pavilion with jali screens, surrounded by gardens, gazebos, and a small lake, offering panoramic views of Mehrangarh Fort.