Kangra Fort
The Kangra Fort, is located 20 kilometers from the town of Dharamsala on the outskirts of the town of Kangra, India. The fort was first mentioned in Alexander the Great’s war records, referring to the 4th century BC
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Vijay Vilas Palace
Vijay Vilas Palace, a Royal abode set in the middle of well-laid gardens with water channels and marble fountains in Mandvi, Gujarat. The architect and craftsmen from Jaipur designed and constructed the palace in 1920 AD.
A day at Jaisalmer
Jaisalmer also known as “The Golden City” is a city built in the middle of Thar Desert in Rajasthan. Evethough Jaisalmer may always have been remote, it is filled with many artistic structures and monuments of local historical importance. Jaisalmer’s medieval mud fortress and walled township make it a popular tourist destination.
Junagarh Fort
Junagarh Fort is a fort in the city of Bikaner, Rajasthan. The fort was originally called Chintamani and was renamed Junagarh or “Old Fort” in the early 20th century when the ruling family moved to Lalgarh Palace outside the fort limits. It is one of the few major forts in Rajasthan which is not built on a hilltop. The modern city of Bikaner has developed around the fort.
Chand Baori Stepwell
Chand Baori is a famous stepwell situated in the village of Abhaneri near Jaipur in the Indian state of Rajasthan. This step well is located opposite Harshat Mata Temple, constructed in 800 c. and is one of the deepest and largest step wells in India. It was built in the 9th century and has 3500 narrow steps in 13 stories and is 100 feet deep.
Deeg
Deeg is a city and a municipality in Bharatpur district in the state of Rajasthan. Deeg is an ancient town. It finds mention in Skanda Purana as “Dirgha” or “Dirghapura”.
Orchha
Orchha is a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh. On a seasonal island on the bank of the Betwa River, which has been surrounded by a battlement wall, stands a huge palace-fort. The fort consists of several connected buildings erected at different times, the most noteworthy of which are the Rajmandir and the Jahangir Mahal.
Taragarh Fort & Bundi Palace
Bundi is a city in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan. It is of particular architectural note for its ornate forts, palaces, and stepwell reservoirs known as baoris. The Bundi Palace is situated on the hillside adjacent to the Taragarh Fort and is notable for its lavish traditional murals and frescoes. Taragarh Fort or ‘Star Fort’ is the most impressive of structures of Rajasthan. A rather ramshackle fort, with its overgrown vegetation, is located around 39 km from Kota.
Gwalior Fort
Gwalior Fort in the state of Madhya Pradesh, stands on an isolated rock, overlooking the Gwalior town, and contains a number of historic buildings. It is one of the biggest forts in India. he fortress and the city have been integral to the history of the kingdoms of North India. It is said that the Mughal Emperor Babur (1483–1531) described it as, “The pearl in the necklace of the forts of Hind”.
City Palace of Jaipur
City Palace, Jaipur, which includes the Chandra Mahal and Mubarak Mahal palaces and other buildings, is a palace complex in Jaipur city, the capital of the Rajasthan. The most prominent and most visited structures in the complex are the Chandra Mahal, Mubarak Mahal, Mukut Mahal, Maharani’s Palace, Shri Govind Dev Temple and the City Palace Museum.
Hawa Mahal
Hawa Mahal, is a palace in Jaipur, India. It was built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap Singh. Its unique five-storey exterior is also akin to the honeycomb of the beehive with its 953 small windows called jharokhas that are decorated with intricate lattice work.
Chittorgarh Fort
Chittorgarh Fort is the largest fort in India and the grandest in the state of Rajasthan. he fort and the city of Chittorgarh host the biggest Rajput festival called the “Jauhar Mela”. It takes place annually on the anniversary of one of the jauhars, but no specific name is given to it.
Mehrangarh Fort
Mehrangarh Fort, located in Jodhpur city in Rajasthan state is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated 400 feet (122 m) above the city, and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces known for their intricate carvings and expansive courtyards. A winding road leads to and from the city below.
Kumbhalgarh
Kumbhalgarh is a Mewar fortress in the Rajsamand District of Rajasthan. Built during the course of the 15th century CE by Rana Kumbha , and enlarged through the 1800s. Occupied till the nineteenth century, the fort is now open to the general public as a museum.
