Mehrangarh Fort

Mehrangarh Fort

One of the most impressive forts in India, towering above the city on 122 metres high hill. Includes several palaces. Construction started in 1459.

Golconda Fort

Golconda Fort

Ancient fortified capital of Golkonda in 1364 – 1512, world-renowned center of diamond trade. Four forts with 10 km long outer wall.

Agra Fort

Agra Fort

The most important walled royal city in the area of India. Here have resided many Mughals. Fort contained state treasury. Last major reconstruction took part in 1573, then the external surfaces were covered with red sandstone.

Kesariya Stupa

Kesariya Stupa

One of the largest and tallest Buddhist Stupas in the world. Currently 32 meters high, but once was 46 meters high.

Trikuteshwara temple

Trikuteshwara temple, Gadag-Betageri

Complex of extremely ornate temples from the 11th – 12th centuries, mostly devoted to Shiva.

Kasivisvesvara temple

Kasivisvesvara temple

Hindu temple built in the 11th – 12th centuries, one of the most ornate historical temples in region.

Chennakesava temple in Belur

Chennakesava temple in Belur

One of the most impressive and ornate examples of Hoysala style in architecture, built in 1268. Building is covered with seemingly countless sculptures.

Virupaksha temple in Hampi

Virupaksha temple in Hampi, gopuram

One of most sacred Shiva temples, adorned with a beautiful ornamentation. First mentioned in the 7th century and in intense use since then, current buildings mainly from the 12th century.

Airavatesvara Temple

Airavatesvara Temple in Darasuram

Beautiful temple from the 12th century – although comparatively small but contains exquisite, sophisticated sculptures.

Rameswaram Temple complex

Rameswaram Temple Complex, corridor

One of the important pilgrimage sites, oldest buildings from the 12th century. Contains a group of temples in rich Southern Indian style, including 1 219 meters long pillared corridor.