4 places to discover
The Big Orange is a 15-metre-high novelty observation tower located on the Sturt Highway at Berri in South Australia's Riverland region. Built in 1980 to promote the local citrus industry, the structure is shaped as an orange and features an internal staircase leading to a viewing platform. It is one of Australia's well-known 'Big Things' and offers panoramic views over surrounding orchards, vineyards and the Murray River floodplain.
Elgandal Fort is a historic hill fort situated on the banks of the Manair River, approximately 10 kilometers from Karimnagar in Telangana. Originally built during the Kakatiya dynasty and later strengthened by various rulers including the Qutb Shahi and Nizams, the fort features stone fortifications, mosques, tombs, and the notable Teen Minar. Visitors can explore the ancient structures, climb 300 stairs to reach the top, and enjoy panoramic views of the surrounding landscape and Lower Manair Dam reservoir.
Sikandar Badusha Dargah is an Islamic shrine located atop Thiruparankundram Hill in Thiruparankundram, about 8 km southwest of Madurai, Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Hazrat Sultan Sikandar Badusha Shaheed, it is reached by a flight of stone steps and offers panoramic views of the surrounding plains. The dargah is noted for its hilltop setting, shared reverence among communities, and annual Urs festival, and is visited alongside the nearby Thiruparankundram Murugan Temple.
The Vijay Stambh, or Victory Tower, is a nine-story Rajput victory monument located within Chittorgarh Fort in Rajasthan. Constructed between 1440 and 1448 CE by Maharana Kumbha, it commemorates his victory over the Sultanate of Malwa. Standing 37 meters tall, the tower is built from red sandstone and white marble and features intricate sculptures of Hindu deities. It offers panoramic views of the fort and surrounding landscape from its upper balconies.