Best places: Historic sites in India

A fighter jet & replica frigate on a site for fallen combatants of India's post-independence years.

Elaborately carved & painted site housing relics dedicated to Lord Shiva, with views across hills.

Wood & stone Kath-Kuni style temple dedicated to Hindu goddess Bhimakali with some Buddhist statues.

👍👍 The Battle of Pavan Khind was a rearguard last stand that took place on 13 July 1660, at a mountain pass in the vicinity of fort Vishalgad, near the city of Kolhapur by the Maratha general Baji Prabhu Deshpande and Shambhu Singh Jadhav against Siddi Masud of the Bijapur Sultanate.I feel proud as A...

👍👍 Most beautiful place. It is a historical tample of lord Mahakaal❤️.It is almost 30kms from Palampur, temple is well maintained. Roads to this place are good and don't need specific skill to drive to this place.Also take a bath here 🚿 Environment is very neat and clean and find a peace of mind here...

Secluded monastery with scenic mountain & valley views, plus tea service for visitors.

Small, open-air temple offering an ornate wood-carved interior & scenic views from an elevated peak.

👍👍 I love this place, i like to visit here evrytime, god shiva blessed everyone, Today is 10 Jul 2023 and its Monday, 1st Monday of 2023 Savaan. GOD shiva blessed me everytime. M always thankful to god shiva for this kind of support. M always suggest everyone to go sada shiv temple ( Dhyunsar Mahadev)...

👍👍 Mahadarwaja....Still standing strong since 1674...It has 2 big bastions to protect the main door....One bastion is 65 feet in height and another one is 75 feet....The Mahadarwaja is really a engineering wonder....The architecture stuns us...the strength it consists will make you think how strong it...

Stunning riverside temple featuring an ornate facade with numerous towers & domes.

👍👍 Hatkeshwar Mahadev is a very old and historical temple. Built in 17th century on sand stone. Situated in Vadnagar, the temple structure is good. You cannot compare to monuments but being in Vadnagar this is a marvel. Lately they have also commissioned a Canteen and restroom/ Guesthouse facility is a...

👍👍 A must visit place to know the value of our freedom and the sacrifice of the Shaheed Bhagat Singh..

This remote Hindu temple on the banks of a lake & surrounded by nature is accessed by hiking trails.

👍👍 Lovely spritual place. You will feel yourself blessed entering in this devine temple. A must visit temple in Haripurdhar, distt sirmaur, himachal pradesh INDIA. Temple has a long history and events. Scenic beauty can not be expressed in words. I visited here in month of june. This place really attra...

Landmark riverside temple to Shiva, known for its 18th-century gold-plated spire and sacred well.

Ornately sculpted, 13th-century Hindu place of worship depicting the vast chariot of sun god, Surya.

Place of worship for Sikhs, with hot springs, valley views & food & lodging for travelers.

Ruins of towers, temples & reservoirs in a hilltop plateau complex accessible by a single path.

Hindu temple complex atop a hill featuring an artificial pond with colourful rental boats.

Promenade, bathing steps & sunset spot offering views of palaces & hotels around Lake Pichola.