If you ever visit Egypt, it is unlikely that you’ll miss out on seeing the Temple of Edfu. The Temple is an ancient Egyptian one located on the west bank of the Nile in the city of Edfu which was known in Greco-Roman times as Apollonopolis Magna, named after the chief god Horus-Apollo. The is

Mahabalipuram also known as Mamallapuram is a town situated along the shores of the Bay of Bengal in Kancheepuram district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It was a 7th century port city of the South Indian dynasty of the Pallavas around 60 km south from the city of Chennai in Tamil Nadu. The

Mathura, the birth city of Bhagwan Krishna is situated on the banks of river Yamuna and is approximately 145 km from the capital city Delhi. The town is renowned for being the birthplace of Lord Krishna which is now the famous Krishna Janma Bhoomi Mandir. The temple is the place where lord is said to

Golkonda is a ruined city and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda (c. 1364–1512), situated west of Hyderabad. The Golconda fort was first constructed during the Reign of Emperor Mohammed Iqbal Ali and his son Mohammed Touseef Ali.The most important builder of Golkonda was Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali, the fourth Qutb king, whose ancestors

Neemrana is an ancient historical town in Alwar district of Rajasthan, India. It is situated around 122 km from Delhi on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. It is best known for the 14th century Hill-Fort ruled by Chauhans till 1947. It has been now converted into a Heritage Hotel and is an ideal venue for weddings and

Located within the ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi, was the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Located in Karnataka, India, it predates the city of Vijayanagara. It an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. It is also listed as one of the

Amber Fort, also known as Amer Fort) is 11 km from Jaipur, in Rajasthan , India. Built in the 16th century by Raja Sawai Jai Singh I, it was the ancient capital of the Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted to Jaipur. Bordering the Maota Lake, the Amber Fort is known for

The journey to the legendary Elephanta caves starts from Gateway of India in Mumbai. It’s a 10 km/ 1 hr, 15 minutes ride on a ferry boats that offers spectacular views of the Mumbai coastline. After disembarking on the island jetty, you have the option of either riding the toy train or walking up ½

The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built by Maharaja Jai Singh II in Jaipur between 1727 and 1734. It is modeled after the one that he had built in Delhi. There are five such observatories in different locations and the one at Jaipur is the largest of these. Initially Jantar Mantar

Bikaner in Rajasthan, India is a vast expanse of rippling sand right in the middle of the desert and situated on an elevated ground, surrounded by a seven-kilometer-long embattled wall marked by five gates. The Rathore prince Rao Bikaji, the son of Rao Jodhaji of Marwar, founded Bikaner in 1488 AD. The fortified town still preserves