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Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

The white mausoleum for Shah Jahan’s third wife is a timeless, ingenious work of art. Decorative carvings, stone inlays and mosaics inspire awe of Mughal culture. 

The white mausoleum for Shah Jahan’s third wife is a timeless, ingenious work of art. Decorative carvings, stone inlays and mosaics inspire awe of Mughal culture. 

Visit ancient forts and sacred rivers, spot exotic wildlife amid beguiling landscapes, entice all your senses at bazaars and relax at colonial hill stations.

Experience a colorful prism of ancient culture, breathtaking Himalayan and tropical landscapes, impressive architecture and festivals in this South Asian country.

See photographs and paintings charting Kolkata’s history at this marble palace dedicated to England’s Queen Victoria, the former Empress of India.

Among the most notable structures in Hyderabad, this 16th-century monument was erected to celebrate the end of a deadly plague. 

This large, red-walled complex showcases a long period of Indian history and art from the reign of the Mughal emperors in India.

Admire exquisite artwork, relax in flower-filled gardens and enjoy fine views of Jodhpur’s pretty cityscape at this architecturally impressive mausoleum.

This large, red-walled complex showcases a long period of Indian history and art from the reign of the Mughal emperors in India.

Peek inside regal palaces, courtyards and temples, spot beautiful artwork and learn about Jodhpur’s royal history at this magnificent 15th-century fortress.

This marble and red sandstone tower is the tallest minaret in India and represents the beginning of Muslim rule in the country.

Visit the home of Jodhpur’s maharajas, spot displays of royal artifacts and stay overnight in luxurious suites at this opulent palace.

This vast, intricate work of mixed Mughal and Western architecture is one of the largest presidential residences in the world.

No other site in the world is home to every ruler of a certain clan. These intriguing tombs are said to be the oldest attraction in the city.

Learn about India\'s longest dynasty in this palace complex, which features pretty hanging gardens, interesting exhibits and lavish temples.

Prepare your senses for India’s entertainment and commercial centre, where Bollywood films are made and East and West cultures come together in an exotic blend.

No other site in the world is home to every ruler of a certain clan. These intriguing tombs are said to be the oldest attraction in the city.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

This 16th-century fort attracts visitors with its fusion of Hindu and Mughal architectural styles, grand halls, courtyards and beautiful views.

This 16th-century emperor’s garden tomb, commissioned nine years after the ruler’s death, is an early example of red sandstone and marble Mughal architecture.

Prepare your senses for India’s entertainment and commercial centre, where Bollywood films are made and East and West cultures come together in an exotic blend.

This ancient observatory contains a number of curious astronomy tools and is a beautiful sight while exploring the surrounding gardens.