8 places to discover
Don Chedi Monument is a historic memorial in Don Chedi Subdistrict, Don Chedi District, Suphan Buri Province, about 31 km northwest of Suphan Buri town. The large bell-shaped chedi and equestrian statue of King Naresuan commemorate his elephant-duel victory in 1592. Set in landscaped grounds with an exhibition building, the monument is a revered national historic site and the venue for the annual Don Chedi Memorial Festival.
East Point Reserve is a large coastal reserve at East Point in Darwin, Northern Territory, overlooking Beagle Gulf. Covering about 200 hectares, it combines natural bushland, mangroves and open parkland with recreational facilities. It is notable for Lake Alexander, a man-made seawater swimming lake, the Darwin Military Museum and World War II gun emplacements, walking and cycling trails, and resident agile wallabies. It is one of Darwin's most popular outdoor recreation areas.
Gurudwara Nanakmatta Sahib is a historic Sikh shrine in Nanakmatta, Uttarakhand, associated with Guru Nanak Dev Ji's visit during his third Udasi in 1514 AD. Located on the banks of Deoha stream near Nanak Sagar reservoir, this sacred site marks where Guru Nanak meditated under a pipal tree and engaged in spiritual discourse with Siddh yogis. The gurdwara complex includes the main prayer hall, langar facility, accommodations, and several subsidiary shrines including Doodh Wala Kuan and Baoli Sahib.
The National Research Centre on Camel is a premier research institute established by the Indian Council of Agricultural Research in 1984 and upgraded to NRCC in 1995. Located in the Jorbeer area about 8 km from Bikaner city, it houses over 300 camels of various breeds including Bikaneri, Jaisalmeri, Kachchhi and Mewari. The centre combines camel breeding, health research, and eco-tourism with a museum, camel rides, and camel milk products available for visitors.
Piran Kaliyar Sharif is a revered Sufi shrine located near Roorkee in Uttarakhand, India. It serves as the final resting place of the 13th-century saint Alauddin Ali Ahmed Sabir, founder of the Sabiri branch of the Chishti order. The dargah is known for its spiritual atmosphere and symbolizes unity among people of different faiths. Built by Ibrahim Lodi, the shrine features distinctive architecture including a white dome and attracts devotees year-round.
Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple is a prominent Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Prabhas Patan near Veraval in Gir Somnath district, Gujarat, on the coast of the Arabian Sea. Revered as the first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, it is built in Chalukya architectural style. The present structure was reconstructed between 1947 and 1951. The temple is a major pilgrimage and tourism site known for its seaside location, ornate architecture and daily aarti rituals.
Thanh Toan Tile-Roofed Bridge is a historic wooden covered bridge in Thanh Thuy Chanh Village, Thuy Thanh Commune, Huong Thuy Town, about 8 km southeast of central Hue. Built in 1776, it is one of the few remaining tile-roofed bridges in Vietnam and designated a National Relic. The 18-meter bridge spans a canal with a tiled roof, wooden structure and small shrine, reflecting traditional Vietnamese village architecture and community heritage.
Wat Nong Pho is a Buddhist temple located in Nong Pho Subdistrict, Takhli District, Nakhon Sawan Province, Thailand. It is widely known for its association with Luang Pho Derm, a highly revered former abbot famous for sacred amulets and ivory-handled knives (mitmor). The temple complex includes an ubosot, viharn, Luang Pho Derm museum and monuments, and serves as an important religious and cultural center for local devotees and visitors.