Category: Ancient Place

India is one of the most civilized culture in ancient world. Lots of advanced sites and marvellous architecture has been constructed in the historical time. Many historical places in India are listed as World Heritage sites due to their cultural importance. Visit these popular historical places in India and take a trip back in time to ancient India. You’ll marvel at the architecture of what are some of the most stunning and captivating historical attractions that India has to offer.

Marvels of Solanki Rajputs

Marvels of Solanki Rajputs

Solanki Dynasty was established by Mulraj that ruled the western and central India during the 10th century to the 13th century AD. This was the last Hindu dynasty. Mulraj Solanki’s reign marked the start of the most glorious period in the...

/ 2015-02-17
Ki Monastery

The Beautiful Key Monastery Of Himachal Pradesh

Key Monastery is Buddhist monastery located on top of a hill at an altitude of 4,166 metres above sea level, in Lahaul Spiti district of Himachal Pradesh in north India. Also known as Key Gompa, it is biggest centre of Buddhist learning in Spiti...

/ 2015-02-13
Rock Carvings of Unakoti

Beautiful stone carvings of Unakoti

Unnakoti is a unique place, which can not be compared to any other place in the country in terms of absolute grandeur and artistry. Located about 178 km from Agartala, capital of Tripura, this site consists of several huge vertical rock-cut carvings on...

/ 2015-01-20
Hanging Pillars of Lepakshi

The hanging pillar and other wonders of Lepakshi

Lepakshi is a small town in Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. Town was built during the Vijayanagara period (1336–1646) and it is historically and archaeologically significant, with three shrines dedicated to Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra. The most interesting thing about Lepakshi is its...

/ 2015-01-11
Mustang Caves of nepal

Mustang – Sky caves of Nepal

Mustang, the former Kingdom of Lo in northern Nepal is home to one of the world’s great archaeological mysteries. The region is known for it’s vast, mysterious, and nearly impossibly complex system of man-made caves. These mysterious caves nestled in...

/ 2014-12-23
Prabalgad Fort, In Maharashra

Prabalgad Fort – The Most Dangerous Fortress

Prabalgad Fort, also known as Kalavantin Durg, is located between Panvel and Matheran in the Indian state of Maharashtra. The structure is built at a height of 2300 feet on top of a plateau which is located close to Matheran....

/ 2014-12-12
Chand Baori - Beautoful Stepwell

Chand Baori – Largest and Deepest Stepwell

Stepwells, also called bawdi or baori, are unique to India. These wells acted as the reservoirs or the storage tanks that can store large amount of water and keep it cool as well. These wells have steps built into the sides that...

/ 2014-11-27
Virupaksha temple, Vijaynagar

Ancient Virupaksha Temple at Hampi

The Virupaksha Temple is one of the most stunning landmarks in India and the main center of pilgrimage at Hampi. Temple is noted for its architecture and has been listed among the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Dating back 1,300 years, the magnificent structure...

/ 2014-11-23
Stone_Erections_of_Willong_Khullen

Stonehenge of Manipur

Located at a distance of 39 kilometers from the Maram Village in Manipur, Willong Khullen is characterized by its numerous stone erections which are similar to the Stonehenge. The tallest of the stones are as high as 7 meters and...

/ 2014-10-02
Rammancha temple

The pyramidal Ras Mancha Temple

RasMancha is a pyramid like building located at Bishnupur, West Bengal, India.The name Rasmancha implies ‘a stage for dances’. The massive building was built in between the years of 1557 – 1600 A.D. by Malla King, Vir Hambir to celebrate...

/ 2014-09-30