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Krishnas Butterball
Straight ahead inside the northern entrance to Mamallapuram Hill you cant miss the huge boulder with the inspired name of Krishna’s Butterball. Immovable, but apparently balancing precariously, it’s a favourite photo spot.
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Kalyana Mahal
Remains of numerous buildings stand in the lower parts of the site, especially at the bottom of Rajagiri, where the main landmark of the old palace area is the white, restored, seven-storey Kalyana Mahal (Marriage Hall).
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Hemis National Park
The Hemis National Park covers the roadless villages of Rumbak, Yurutse, the whole Markha Valley and the passes and access trails to Stok trekking point and to Shang Sumdo where the modest park fees are collected.
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Dutch Cemetery
Consecrated in 1724, this cemetery near Kochi beach contains the worn and dilapidated graves of Dutch traders and soldiers. Its gates are normally locked but a caretaker might let you in, or ask at St Francis Church.
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Phool Bagh
The memorial of Dinman Hardol (the son of Bir Singh Deo), who committed suicide to ‘prove his innocence’ over an affair with his brother’s wife, is a traditional charbagh (formal Persian garden, divided into quarters).
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Milagres Church
Catholicism’s roots in Mangalore date back to the arrival of the Portuguese in the early 1500s, and today the city is liberally dotted with churches, such as the imposing Roman-style Milagres Church in the city centre.
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Nezer Latho
This mysterious whitewashed cube is the shrine of Leh’s guardian deity. While not much to see in itself, its rocky outcrop setting offers superb 360-degree views over the city through colourful strings of prayer flags.
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Nalakunad Palace
At the bottom of the Kodagu’s highest peak, Tadiyendamol is the picturesque Nalakunad Palace , the restored hunting lodge of a Kodagu king dating from 1794. Within walking distance are several excellent places to camp.
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Dhankar Fort
On the hilltop above the old gompa are the ruins of the mud-brick fort that sheltered the entire population of the valley during times of war and gave the village its name (khar means citadel and dhak means cliff).
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Colomb Bay
Rocky little Colomb might not be perfect for swimming, but for examining the inhabitants of low-tide rock pools, it can’t be beat. Bring those old-school jelly shoes, though, to avoid shredding your soles on sharp edges.
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Taveli Mahal
These former stables now house a small Archaeological Museum , which features a handful of artifacts found here, including 11th- and 12th-century sculptures and stone slabs with Quranic text dating back to the 15th century.
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Royal Enclave
These ruins are the only ones fenced off into one single complex. There’s a Publication Sale Counter selling guidebooks and a shaded garden canteen selling tea, coffee and snacks just to the right of the main entrance.
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Salimgarh
A fortress built by Salim Shah Suri in 1546, the Salimgarh was used as a prison, first by Aurangzeb and later by the British; it’s still occupied by the Indian army, but you can visit the ruined mosque and a small museum.
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Nako Gompa
On the western edge of Nako you’ll find the four 11th-century chapels of Nako Gompa, containing some fine murals and sculptures in similar styles to those of Spitis famous Tabo Gompa, as well as festival dance masks.
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Netaji Nagar
The sprawling and rugged Netaji Nagar, stretching 8km to 12km north of Hut Bay, is the beach where most accommodation is located. The downside is the occasional rubbish that washes ashore from Thailand and Myanmar.
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Gwalior Gate
From the east a series of gates punctuates the worn steps of the path leading up to the fort. At the bottom, the first gate you pass through is Gwalior Gate , dating from 1660, and leading to the State Archeological Museum
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Gandhi Museum
This museum contains a pictorial history of Mahatma Gandhi’s life, plus some of his meagre belongings. On your way in, dont miss the glass-boxed statues of Gandhi and Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore in conversation.
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Ashoka Pillar
3rd-century BC Ashoka Pillar with an edict engraved on it. It once stood 15m tall and had the famous four-lion capital (now in the museum) perched on top of it, but all that remains are five fragments of its base.
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Kesgarh Sahib
The largest and most dramatic gurdwara is the Kesgarh Sahib, set back from the main highway on the edge of the old town. It marks the spot where the Khalsa was inaugurated, and enshrines an armoury of sacred Sikh weapons.
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Harlalka Well
Take the road leading south from the Murmuria Haveli and, after 50m, detour to the right to see the impressive Harlalka Well, marked by four pillars and its old camel ramp. It is unfenced and very deep – take care!
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