7 places to discover
Ahilyabai Holkar Memorial in Maheshwar, Madhya Pradesh, is a tribute to Queen Ahilyabai Holkar (1725-1795) located within the Maheshwar Fort complex on the banks of the Narmada River. Maheshwar was her capital from 1767. The memorial features a statue of the revered Holkar ruler overlooking Ahilya Ghat and is notable for its historical association, riverside setting, and integration with the fort, ghats and palace architecture.
Atal Bridge is a 300-metre pedestrian steel foot over bridge across the Sabarmati River in Ahmedabad, Gujarat, connecting the east and west banks of the Sabarmati Riverfront. Inaugurated in August 2022 and named after former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee, it is noted for its kite-inspired design and vibrant LED illumination. The bridge offers panoramic riverfront views and serves as a popular leisure and photography spot for visitors.
The Carp Dragon Statue is a large white marble sculpture on the eastern bank of the Han River on Tran Hung Dao Street in Son Tra District, Da Nang. Unveiled in 2016, the 7.5-meter statue depicts a carp transforming into a dragon, a traditional Vietnamese symbol of perseverance and aspiration. Located near the Dragon Bridge and DHC Marina, it is a popular waterfront landmark and photography spot for visitors exploring central Da Nang.
Chandrahasini Devi Temple is a prominent Hindu temple located in Chandrapur town in Sakti district, Chhattisgarh, on the banks of the Mahanadi River near its confluence with the Mand River. Dedicated to Goddess Chandrahasini, an incarnation of Durga, it is revered as one of the 52 Shakti Peethas. The temple is an important pilgrimage centre in Chhattisgarh and attracts large numbers of devotees, especially during Navratri.
Gadagadia Temple is a small Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Gadagadia Ghat on the southern bank of the Mahanadi River in Cuttack, Odisha. Situated near the Mahanadi barrage and close to Barabati Fort area, the temple is known for its riverside setting and simple shrine architecture. It is a local place of worship and a quiet stop for visitors exploring the riverfront and historic ghats of Cuttack city.
Moti Mahal is a historic palace complex on the eastern bank of the Gomti River in central Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. Built initially by Nawab Saadat Ali Khan and completed by his son Ghazi-ud-Din Haider in the early 19th century, it served as a royal residence and viewing pavilion. Notable for its Awadhi architectural style with domes and arches, the palace offers river views and is part of Lucknow's heritage cluster near Chhatar Manzil and Shah Najaf Imambara.
Sringeri Sharada Peetham is the first of the four Advaita Vedanta monasteries established by Adi Shankaracharya in the 8th century, located in Sringeri town on the banks of the Tunga River in Chikkamagaluru district, Karnataka. Centered on the Sharadamba Temple dedicated to Goddess Sharada, the complex includes the historic Vidyashankara Temple and monastic institutions, and is notable as a major center of learning and pilgrimage in South India.