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Baz Bahadur’s Palace
Baz Bahadur was the last independent ruler of Mandu. His palace, constructed around 1509, is beside the Rewa Kund tank where a water lift at the northern end supplied water to the palace. A curious mix of Rajasthani and Mughal styles, it was actually built decades before Baz Bahadu
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York Winery
A further kilometre from Sula Vineyards, York Winery offers tours and wine-tasting sessions (₹100) in a top-floor room that has scenic views of the lake and surrounding hills. Five reds, a rosé and chenin blanc are produced. There’s a large garden where Western snacks (olives, chee
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Sri Parvata Arama
8km north of the dam is this Buddhism theme park, featuring a re-creation of the huge Amaravathi stupa. It has been under construction by the state tourism authorities for several years and at the time of writing was scheduled to open in late 2015. Coming by bus from Hyderabad, ali
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Floating vegetable market
In the maze of channels at the edge of Dal Lake, the dawn vegetable market is an increasingly popular tourist sight, though vendors flogging souvenirs, saffron and chocolates can outnumber the vegetable boats. By 7am its all over. A two-hour round trip by shikara from Nehru Park co
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Campal Gardens
The road to Miramar from Panaji runs through the Campal district. Just before you reach the Kala Academy are the strollable riverside Campal Gardens, also known as the Children’s Park. The gardens offer a nice view over to Reis Magos Fort and the boats that cruise along the Mandovi
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Birla Modern Art Gallery
This skilfully curated collection of modern and contemporary art is the best of its kind in South India. Look for paintings by superstars Jogen Chowdhury, Tyeb Mehta and Arpita Singh. Also here is the fun Birla Science Centre , comprising a museum of science, dolls and archaeology,
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Khajuraho Western Group
Khajuraho’s most striking and best-preserved temples are those within the fenced-off section of the Western Group and are the only temples here you have to pay to see. An Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) guidebook to Khajuraho (₹60 and a 90-minute audio guide (₹100) are availab
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Mane Choekhorling Gompa
This flamboyand stone-and-wood gompa stands at the top end of a long flight of steps leading up from the end of the Main Bazaar. The festival ground here hosts the annual Pang Lhabsol festival, held each August in honour of Kanchendzonga. Chaam dances take place on the 15th day of
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Siddhanatha Temple
The path passing in front of the Shiva statue near audi Somnath Temple can be followed back to the ghats (45 minutes), up and down hills and past a number of temple ruins. Don’t miss the beautifully sculpted Siddhanatha Temple (left at the T-junction in the pathway) with marvellous
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Shani Mandir
The spectacular yet tiny Shani Mandir was built in 1840 and, despite a crude exterior, has a richly ornamented interior, completely covered in fantastic mirrorwork. In the chamber before the inner sanctum are some fine murals worked in gold. Subjects include Krishna and Radha and e
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Stok Abagon
Across from Stok palace, a short alley leads to the 350-year-old Stok Abagon, the decrepit former home of the royal physician. Calling its unlit old kitchen and storeroom a ‘museum’ is a serious overstatement, but the fun of a visit is simply getting in and meeting the wisened old
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Toong On Temple
Peep through the crack between the often-locked doors of this distinctive 1924 two-storey building to spy a meditative Buddha statue glowing in the half light. The temple (curiously calling itself a church) is surrounded by the activities of trash-scavangers who live in humbling di
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Thotlakonda
Thotlakonda was a Buddhist monastery near the coast north of Vizag that hosted up to 150 monks at a time, with the help of massive rainwater tanks. It flourished from the 2nd century BC to the 2nd century AD, and its scenic hilltop site, with sea views, merits visiting for those in
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Mausoleum of Sher Shah
If you’re motoring from Gaya to Varanasi, a detour to the Mausoleum of Sher Shah at Sassaram is worthwhile. Seemingly floating within a large tank, its beauty lies in an aesthetic use of proportion from its rounded dome down through a ring of chhatris (pavilions or pillar-supported
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Khalsa Heritage Complex
Over the other side of the fort is the striking five-petal form (inspired by the five warrior-saints in the Khalsa) of the Khalsa Heritage Complex, which opened in 2011. One of India’s most impressive modern buildings, this fascinating museum complex uses elaborate murals and friez
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Jagannath Singhania Haveli
West from the Haveli Nadine Le Prince is the Jagannath Singhania Haveli, dating from 1855. It has a fantastic ornately painted interior but is often locked. There are some interesting paintings on its facade, including that of Krishna and Radha framed by four elephants, and, above
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Kankaria Lake
Built in 1451 and recently dandified as a recreation space for the city, this large lake is a nice respite from the hectic streets. Attractions include a tethered hot-air balloon, mini-train and zoo. One Tree Hill Garden on the west side (entered from outside) contains some quite g
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Dargah of Kamaruddin Shah
To the south of Kana Pahar Hill is the Dargah of Kamaruddin Shah, a complex consisting of a madrasa (Islamic college), a mosque and a mehfilkhana (concert hall in which religious songs are sung). Fragments of paintings depicting floral motifs remain around the courtyard (although m
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Chhauchharia Haveli
A short distance south of Bala Qila Fort are a number of interesting buildings, including the Chhauchharia Haveli, behind Jangit Hospital, with paintings dating from the last decade of the 19th century. These include a hot-air balloon being optimistically inflated by passengers blo
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Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple
Pondy may have more churches than most towns, but this is still India, and the Hindu faith still reigns supreme. Don’t miss the chance to watch tourists, pilgrims and the curious get a head pat from the temple elephant at this temple dedicated to Ganesh, which also contains over 40
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