Tag Archives: UNESCO World Heritage Site Travel Destinations

Kohima, situated in the south at an altitude of 1444m above sea level, occupies pride of place as the capital city of Nagaland. Sharing its borders with Dimapur and Peren District in the West, Zunheboto and Phek District in the East, Manipur State  in the South and Tseminyu District in the North. One of the oldest among the eleven districts …

Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical …

Hyderabad is the capital of southern India’s Telangana state. A major center for the technology industry, it’s home to many upscale restaurants and shops. Its historic sites include Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. The Charminar, a 16th-century mosque whose 4 arches support towering minarets, is an old city landmark near the …

Guwahati is a sprawling city beside the Brahmaputra River in the northeast Indian state of Assam. It’s known for holy sites like the hilltop Kamakhya Temple, featuring shrines to the Hindu deities Shiva and Vishnu. To the east, 18th-century Navagraha Temple is an astronomical center with planetary shrines. Umananda Temple, dedicated to Shiva and covered with engravings, stands on Peacock …

Haridwar is an ancient city and important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India’s Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats (bathing steps), Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti (river-worshipping ceremony) in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the …

Gwalior is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s known for its palaces and temples, including the Sas Bahu Ka Mandir intricately carved Hindu temple. Ancient Gwalior Fort occupies a sandstone plateau overlooking the city and is accessed via a winding road lined with sacred Jain statues. Within the fort’s high walls is the 15th-century Gujari …

Name: Bhubaneswar – Temple City Location: Capital City of Odisha State, India Climate: Summers: 450 C (Max), 300 C (Min) | Winters: 280 C (Max), 170 C (Min) Best Time to Visit: October to Mid-March Nearest Airport: Biju Patnaik Airport Railway Station: Bhubaneswar Railway Station Must Visits: Lingaraj Temple, Lakshmanesvara Temple, Parasuramesvara Temple, Khandagiri & Udayagiri, Dhauli Giri, Cactus Garden, …

Name: Bhopal – “City of Lakes” Location: Bhopal District, Madhya Pradesh, India Climate: Summers: 470 C (Max), 300 C (Min) | Winters: 200 C (Max), 110 C (Min) Best Time to Visit: October to March Nearest Airport: Raja Bhoj Airport – Near the suburb of Sant Hirdaram Nagar (formerly known as Bairagarh) Railway Station: Bhopal Junction Railway Station Must Visits: …

Name: Bangalore / Bengaluru – “City of Gardens”; “Silicon Valley of India”; “Pensioner’s Paradise” Location: Bangalore Urban District, Karnataka, India Climate: Summers: 250 C (Max), 230 C (Min) | Winters: 270 C (Max), 150 C (Min) Best Time to Visit: October to February Nearest Airport: Bengaluru Airport Railway Station: Bengaluru Railway Station Must Visits: The Bull Temple (Basavanagudi), The Vidhana Saudha, …

Name: Aurangabad – “City of Gates” Location: Aurangabad, Maharashtra state, India Climate: Summers: 450 C (Max), 280 C (Min) | Winters: 250 C (Max), 130 C (Min) Best Time to Visit: October to February Nearest Airport: Aurangabad Airport (Chikkalthana Airport) Railway Station: Aurangabad Railway Station Must Visits: Ajanta Caves and Ellora Caves, Bibi ka Maqbara, Ghrishneshwar Temple, Aurangabad Caves, Soneri …