Heritage sites are a fun and great way to learn about someone’s historical and cultural heritage. They bring history to life in engaging and informative ways. So, be sure to visit these heritage sites to learn, explore and create lasting memories.

HampiKarnataka

Located in Bellary district, this group of monuments in Hampi is an architectural delight. The immaculate setting of Hampi is due to the presence of diverse relief features all around, especially the dominance of the Tungabhadra River. The social system of the Vijayanagara Empire is reflected through the remains which include temples, gateways and more.

Taj MahalUttar Pradesh

Being one of the seven wonders of the world is a testament to the greatness of the Taj Mahal. It is made of special white marble and is located on the banks of Yamuna. Its architecture is a marvel of craftsmanship. The Taj Mahal is worth visiting not only for its breathtaking beauty but also for the history it contains. Mughal emperor Shah Jahan built it in loving memory of his wife Mumtaz.

Kaziranga National Park, Assam

This national park is home to a wide area of ​​unchanged natural appearance and untouched by human presence. Kaziranga National Park is home to the largest number of one-horned rhinoceros in India. The ups and downs of the Brahmaputra River create unique and spectacular water bodies. Boat and jeep rides give one a wonderful tour of the place and the biodiversity present there.

Rani-ki-Vav (Queen’s Stepwell), Gujarat

This complex but beautifully engineered stepwell is on the banks of the Sabarmati River in Patan, Gujarat. Queen Udayamati built it in memory of her husband, King Bhimdev I of the Solanki dynasty. It was constructed as a religious and functional structure and was designed as an inverted temple highlighting the sanctity of water. This stepwell speaks of high artistic and aesthetic value. From the motifs and sculptures to the fascinating maze-like corridors, this place will not fail to impress.

Archaeological site of Nalanda Mahavihara, Bihar

The ruins of Nalanda in Bihar tell a lot about the knowledge and education of our country. It is an important archaeological site as it contains the remains of a monastic and educational institution dating from the 3rd century BC to the 13th century AD. It includes stupas, temples, viharas and artefacts made of plaster, stone and metal. Nalanda is the oldest university in the Indian subcontinent. It is also linked to the development of Buddhism.

Fatehpur Sikri, Uttar Pradesh

Fatehpur Sikri is also known as the City of Victory, which was built by the great Mughal emperor Akbar. It is in Agra, Uttar Pradesh. Built in the same architectural style, the complex structures that include the monuments, temples and mosques of Fatehpur Sikri reflect Mughal prosperity and innovation. Here, you can visit famous structures including Buland Darwaza, Jama Masjid, Panch Mahal among others.

Jantar Mantar, Rajasthan

Jantar Mantar is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh, the founder of Jaipur, Rajasthan in 1734. It is part of the Ptolemaic tradition of positional astronomy. An amazing feature of this observatory is that it has the world’s largest sundial. This place has set a notable benchmark and monumental example in tool masonry. This astronomical site provides a facility to connect the fields of politics, religion and science.

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