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Join a jeep safari in search of the Bengal tiger, visit an ancient fort and marvel at a natural landscape of lotus-filled lakes and forest-covered valleys.

Located within easy reach of Panaji, this city beach is an enchanting spot from which to watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea.

Located within easy reach of Panaji, this city beach is an enchanting spot from which to watch the sun sink into the Arabian Sea.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This vast, intricate work of mixed Mughal and Western architecture is one of the largest presidential residences in the world.

Relax under the waving trees of this secluded Goan beach, swim in the warm Arabian Sea or dine at international or Indian restaurants.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

Embark on nature walks, spot wildlife and visit curious museums at this picturesque lake town in the north Indian state of Uttarakhand.

This tranquil garden offers a relaxing change from the crowded city, with bridges, waterways, flower beds, tombs and medieval monuments to explore.

This tranquil garden offers a relaxing change from the crowded city, with bridges, waterways, flower beds, tombs and medieval monuments to explore.

A wonderful blend of relaxation, adventure, wildlife and breathtaking scenery welcome visitors to this lake town in India’s northern Uttarakhand state. 

Experience a colorful prism of ancient culture, breathtaking Himalayan and tropical landscapes, impressive architecture and festivals in this South Asian country.

The designs of this flower-shaped Bahá’í temple have won awards for their simple beauty and the way in which they promote unity between different religions. 

Visit ancient forts and sacred rivers, spot exotic wildlife amid beguiling landscapes, entice all your senses at bazaars and relax at colonial hill stations.

Centuries of history and architecture, traditional dance performances, food and spice markets lure visitors to the principal destination in India’s Kerala state.

Admire the majesty of this impressive gate, surrounded by gardens filled with picnicking families, which sits at the head of India’s grand boulevard.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Relax under the waving trees of this secluded Goan beach, swim in the warm Arabian Sea or dine at international or Indian restaurants.

The white mausoleum for Shah Jahan’s third wife is a timeless, ingenious work of art. Decorative carvings, stone inlays and mosaics inspire awe of Mughal culture. 

No other site in the world is home to every ruler of a certain clan. These intriguing tombs are said to be the oldest attraction in the city.