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Parsurampura Haveli
This haveli dates from the early 20th century and belongs to a merchant from Parsurampura. Look for the soldier statues on the roof. Demonstrating the change in style that came with the influence of magazines and Western art, the grandiose paintings featuring horses are almost too
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Parsi Bungali
A stone-paved path leads 200m inland from Gangeswar Temple to two Parsi ‘towers of silence’, squat, round stone towers where the Parsis laid their dead out to be consumed by vultures. Climb the ramp slowly and make some noise, so as not to startle the groups of dogs that hang out i
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Veerayatan
About 1km from Lakshmi Narayan Temple (turn left out of the temple, then first left), this fascinating Jain museum tells the history of each of the 24 Jain tirthankars (teachers) through ornate dollhouse-like 3D panel depictions made from wood and metal. The level of detail is asto
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Tarkali Beach
A golden arc south of Marvan, this crescent-shaped sandy beach is a vision of tropical India, fringed by coconut palms and casuarina trees, plus the odd cow. At dusk (between October and February) fishermen work together to haul in huge, kilometre-long nets that are packed with sar
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Rang Mahal
Up on the hillside above the Chowgan, the fortresslike, rusty-coloured Rang Mahal, built in the 18th century and formerly the royal granary and treasury, now houses the State Handicraft & Handloom Centre, making local crafts, and the fairly modest Himachal Emporium , which sell
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Jaisalmer Folklore Museum
Founded by NK Sharma, and included in the Desert Cultural Centre & Museum admission price, this small museum near Gadi Sagar has an eclectic collection ranging from camel decorations and printing blocks to camel-hide opium bottles. The hill nearby is a tremendous place to soak
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Harikrishnan Das Saraogi Haveli
On the southern side of the private bus stand, this haveli features a colourful facade with iron lacework on the upper verandahs and shops at street level, and a painted outer courtyard. Spot the woman smoking a hookah and, in the inner courtyard, a camel-drawn cart juxtaposed with
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Cave 4
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Bhootnath Mandir
At the entrance to Bhootnath Bazar, 100m northwest of Indira Market, this 16th-century temple recently had its garish paintwork removed, showing off its fine stone carving to much better effect. Its the focal point for the animated Shivaratri Festival honouring Lord Shiva in Februa
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Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli
Several havelis to the northwest of the bank belong to the wealthy Goenka family. Among them is the Hanuman Prasad Goenka Haveli, which has a composite picture that shows either Indra (the most important Vedic god) on an elephant or Shiva on his bull Nandi, depending on which way y
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Janardhana Temple
Varkala is a temple town and Janardhana Temple is the main event – its technicolour Hindu spectacle sits hovering above Beach Rd. It’s closed to non-Hindus, but you may be invited into the temple grounds where there is a huge banyan tree and shrines to Ayyappan, Hanuman and other H
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Pataleshvara Cave Temple
Set across the river is the curious rock-cut Pataleshvara Cave Temple, a small and unfinished (though actively used) 8th-century temple, similar in style to the grander caves at Elephanta Island. Adjacent is the Jangali Maharaj Temple , dedicated to a Hindu ascetic who died here in
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Museum of Tribal Arts & Artefacts
For anyone considering a visit to the tribal areas, this museum is recommended. Dress, ornaments, weapons, household implements and musical instruments are displayed. The museum is located off National Hwy 5; bus 801 goes close to here – up Azad Marg, before turning left to Baramun
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Har Mandir Takht
Behind a grand gate and sheltered from the mayhem of Patna’s Chowk area lies this important Sikh shrine. Its miniature marble domes, sweeping staircases and fine latticework mark the spot where Guru Gobind Singh, last of the 10 Sikh gurus, was born in 1666. It’s 11km east of Gandhi
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Draupadi Ratha
The first ratha on the left after you enter the Five Rathas complex is the Draupadi Ratha, in the form of a stylised South Indian hut. Its dedicated to the demon-fighting goddess Durga, who looks out from inside, standing on a lotus. A huge sculpted lion, Durgas mount, stands guard
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Synagogues
One of the oldest synagogues in Kerala, at Chennamangalam, 8km from Parur, has been fastidiously renovated. Inside you can see notable door and ceiling wood reliefs in dazzling colours, while just outside lies the oldest tombstone in India – inscribed with the Hebrew date correspon
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POA Mecca
Two kilometres east of Hajo is a mosque sheltering the tomb of the multi-named Hazarat Shah Sultan Giasuddin Aulia Rahmatullah Alike who died some 800 years ago. Muslims need to walk (the less pious may drive) 4km up a spiral road to reach the mosque, which is architecturally unrem
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Rang Ghar
Talatalghar the famous (but not spectacular) Ahom ruin is 4km down AT Rd from central Sivasagar. Some 2km beyond a WWII-era metal lift-bridge, look right to see the rather beautiful Rang Ghar . From this two-storey oval-shaped ‘pavilion’, Ahom monarchs once watched buffalo and elep
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Chandazik Gompa
Till the 1950s this temple was Lehs main Buddhist place of public worship. These days getting in depends on finding a monk who has the key. The colourful internal murals celebrate the full pantheon of 1000 Buddhas, of which 996 have yet to be born. Its one of a trio at the base of
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Coronation Durbar Site
In a desolate field, around 10km north of Old Delhi, a lone obelisk marks the site where King George V was declared emperor of India in 1911, and where the great durbars (fairs) were held to honour India’s British overlords in 1877 and 1903. Take an autorickshaw from Model Town met
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