Kune Falls

Kune Falls

200 m tall waterfall with 3 cascades. The tallest cascade is some 100 m tall. At high water the falls are very impressive.

Deodar cedar near Tolma

The largest known deocar cedar (Cedrus deodara) with a circumference of approximately 14.5 m, height – approximately 30 m.

Joshimath Kalpavriksha

Stoutest known Himalayan mulberry (Morus serrata) with a circumference of 21.5 m. This sacred tree is believed to be 1,200 years old.

Thimmamma Marrimanu

Thimmamma Marrimanu

World’s largest known single tree by the area of its crown. Canopy of this banyan (Ficus benghalensis L.) covers 19,107 m².

Peppara Forest and Kallanas

Peppara Forest

A population of suspected dwarf elephants reportedly lives in this forest. Here lives the common Asian elephant (Elephas maximus) but local people are convinced that considerably smaller elephants – Kallanas – hide from the common elephants further up in the mountains. Maximum height of Kallanas is 1.5 m.

Mande Burung near Balpakram

Balpakram National Park

Many local people are convinced that in the extensive subtropical forest in Garo Hills live large (some 3 m tall), man-like creatures that are covered with hair. Especially frequently these animals are seen in a forested canyon near Balpakram.

Yana Rocks

Yana Rocks

Very impressive group of unusual limestone rocks rising above the forest. Especially impressive are two rock formations – Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and the Mohini Shikhara, rising up to 120 m tall.

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Beautiful palace in Art Deco style, built in 1923 – 1943. One of the world’s largest private residences with 347 rooms. Built by Jodhpur royal family.

Taj Mahal Palace Hotel

Taj Mahal Hotel in Mumbai

Enormous building of historic prestigious hotel, built in 1903. The building is designed in the Saracenic Revival style.

Qutb Minar Complex

The unfinished Alai Minar and Qutb Minar

Group of valuable historical buildings in Delhi, mainly from the 11th – 14th centuries. Includes Qutb Minar – the highest brick minaret in the world, ornate, massive 72.5 meters high building. A unique monument is the Iron pillar of Delhi – 7 meters high and more than 6 tons heavy pillar of 98% pure iron, not corroding since its production in the 4th century AD (or as early as in the 9th century BC).