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India’s Most Stunning UNESCO Sites: A Photographer’s Guide

India has 44 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. I have visited and photographed most of them. Here are the 10 that moved me most —...
Spread over 10 acres, The Golden Tusk is in the buffer zone of Corbett. - The Golden Tusk, Corbett - Fine Family Fun - Travelure ©

The Golden Tusk, Corbett – Fine Family Fun

Spread over 10 acres, The Golden Tusk is in the buffer zone of Jim Corbett National Park. - The Golden Tusk, Corbett - Fine Family Fun - Travelure ©
Manu Maharani Resort near Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand, India - Travelure ©

Manu Maharani – The Curation Maestro

...for some unique experiences, try Manu Maharani. Their go-getter and attentive staff brigade will not let you down! - Manu Maharani - The Curation Maestro - Travelure ©
She had escaped the British forces by jumping off the fort wall on a horseback. - Jhansi Fort and the Folklore of the Jumping Point - Travelure ©

Jhansi Fort and the Folklore of the Jumping Point

The fort on Bangra Hill marks the spot where Rani Lakshmibai leapt 20 feet on horseback to escape the British. A complete guide for photographers and first-time visitors.
This perhaps is the only temple in India to be named after its chief sculptor, Ramappa. - Ramappa Temple - A Floating Bricks Marvel - Travelure ©

Ramappa Temple – A Floating Bricks Marvel

This perhaps is the only temple in India to be named after its chief sculptor, Ramappa. - Ramappa Temple - A Floating Bricks Marvel - Travelure ©
The lead elephant carries a golden howdah. 60 kg of gold covers this 700-kg wooden structure. - Mysore Dasara - Royal Dussehra Festivities - Travelure ©

Mysore Dasara – Royal Dussehra Festivities

The lead elephant carries a golden howdah. 60 kg of gold covers this 700-kg wooden structure. - Mysore Dasara - Royal Dussehra Festivities - Travelure ©
The resort provided habitation to 100 different species of birds - Aahana Resort - Your Chill Pill in Corbett - Travelure ©

Aahana Resort – Your Chill Pill in Corbett

The resort provided habitation to 100 different species of birds - Aahana Resort - Your Chill Pill in Corbett - Travelure ©
…it is in a labyrinthine maze of narrow alleys that is typical of any small town - 1000 Pillar Temple Hanamkonda, Warangal - Travelure ©

1000 Pillar Temple Hanamkonda, Warangal

The pillars are so tightly packed you cannot tell there are 600 of them just on the facade. The Kakatiyas knew exactly what they were doing when they built this in the 12th century.
Two eras coexist in the circular fort precinct. - Warangal Fort - The Kakatiya Stronghold - Travelure ©

Warangal Fort – The Kakatiya Stronghold

Two eras coexist in the circular fort precinct - modern-day, and medieval - Warangal Fort - The Kakatiya Stronghold - Travelure ©
Built between the 14th and the 16th centuries, they flaunt signature period workmanship. - Temples of Hampi - Vijayanagara Empire - Travelure ©

Temples of Hampi – Vijayanagara Empire

Built between the 14th and the 16th centuries, they flaunt signature period workmanship. - Temples of Hampi - Vijayanagara Empire - Travelure ©
The key cluster here comprises the Kodandarama, Yantradharaka Anjaneya, Ranganatha, and Varaha temples. - Ruins of Hampi - The Places of Worship - Travelure ©

Ruins of Hampi – The Places of Worship

The key cluster here comprises the Kodandarama, Yantradharaka Anjaneya, Ranganatha, and Varaha temples. - Ruins of Hampi - The Places of Worship - Travelure ©
As we set out to explore, we discovered the monuments comprised two broad categories - temples and the royal township. - Hampi Group of Monuments - The Royal City of Vijayanagara - Travelure ©

Hampi Group of Monuments – The Royal City of Vijayanagara

As we set out to explore, we discovered the monuments comprised two broad categories - temples and the royal township. - Hampi Group of Monuments - The Royal City of Vijayanagara - Travelure ©
From yesteryears to now, every section tells you stuff, some known to you, and some new. - Making Meaning of Music at Indian Music Experience Museum - Travelure ©

Making Meaning of Music at Indian Music Experience Museum

From yesteryears to now, every section tells you stuff, some known to you, and some new. - Making Meaning of Music at Indian Music Experience Museum - Travelure ©
He was rescued three and a half days later. Roughly 85 hours! He spent those not in despair, but in planning. - Easter Special - The Resurrection of Abhilash Tomy - Travelure ©

Easter Special – The Resurrection of Abhilash Tomy

He was rescued three and a half days later. Roughly 85 hours! He spent those not in despair, but in planning. - Easter Special - The Resurrection of Abhilash Tomy - Travelure ©
And soon, they played that clip, and it showed us protesting inside a jail. - Bollywood Park Mumbai - Demystifying Movie Making - Travelure ©

Bollywood Park Mumbai – Demystifying Movie Making

And soon, they played that clip, and it showed us protesting inside a jail. - Bollywood Park Mumbai - Demystifying Movie Making - Travelure ©
Spread over 2000 acres, Ramoji Film City is a stunning aggregation of idyllic permanent sets. - Ramoji Film City Hyderabad - The World’s Largest Cine Magic Destination - Travelure ©

Ramoji Film City Hyderabad – The World’s Largest Film City

Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad holds the Guinness record as the world's largest film city - 2000 acres of stunning sets, gardens, and cinematic magic.
While Shivaji’s tale of glory started in its neighbourhood, the Korlai Fort remained too far for him. - Korlai Fort Alibag - So Near, Yet So Far - Travelure ©

Korlai Fort Alibag – So Near, Yet So Far

While Shivaji’s tale of glory started in its neighbourhood, the Korlai Fort remained too far for him. - Korlai Fort Alibag - So Near, Yet So Far - Travelure ©
Shahaji’s son (Shivaji) took possession of the Chaul (Revdanda) fort and founded the Maratha navy here. - Revdanda Fort and the Rise of Shivaji - Travelure ©

Revdanda Fort — Where Shivaji Founded the Maratha Navy

Shahaji’s son (Shivaji) took possession of the Chaul (Revdanda) fort and founded the Maratha navy here. - Revdanda Fort and the Rise of Shivaji - Travelure ©
Little did I know then that I was visiting a lesser-known chapter from the history of the Mughal Dynasty - Khusro Bagh Allahabad - A Lesser-Known Chapter of Mughal History - Travelure ©

Khusro Bagh Allahabad – A Lesser-Known Chapter of Mughal History

Four Mughal tombs, one family's tragic story — and a garden most visitors to Prayagraj never find. A complete guide to Khusro Bagh and its lesser-known history.
Inside, the marble and gold altar, alabaster pulpit, ornate arches, and attractive stained glass windows impart flair to this gorgeous example of architecture. - All Saints Cathedral - The Gothic Crown Jewel of Allahabad - Travelure ©

All Saints Cathedral – The Gothic Crown Jewel of Allahabad

Inside, the marble and gold altar, alabaster pulpit, ornate arches, and attractive stained glass windows impart flair to this gorgeous example of architecture. - All Saints Cathedral - The Gothic Crown Jewel of Allahabad - Travelure ©
Over the years, Kolkata localities have modelled their pandals after Eiffel Tower, Chateau Versailles, White House, Burj Khalifa, Sydney Opera House, Lotus Temple, and more. - Kolkata Pujo Pandals - Awesome Structural Engineering - Travelure ©

Kolkata Pujo Pandals – Awesome Structural Engineering

Over the years, Kolkata localities have modelled their pandals after Eiffel Tower, Chateau Versailles, White House, Burj Khalifa, Sydney Opera House, Lotus Temple, and more. - Kolkata Pujo Pandals - Awesome Structural Engineering - Travelure ©
Legend is this tank called Sringeri (Shringi) Teertha is the source of the Pinakini River. - Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple - A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru - Travelure ©

Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple – A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru

Legend is this tank called Sringeri (Shringi) Teertha is the source of the Pinakini River. - Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple - A Shiva Shrine near Bengaluru - Travelure ©
Over the years, the platform has evolved. It has become a veritable menu of places to see as you finalise your itinerary. And I decided to further bolster this menu. - My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram - Travelure ©

My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram

Over the years, the platform has evolved. It has become a veritable menu of places to see as you finalise your itinerary. And I decided to further bolster this menu. - My 1503-Day Journey on Instagram - Travelure ©
The Victorian Neo-gothic style, and the adapted Art déco idiom acted as a foil to each other, not letting any style overpower the other. - Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai - Travelure ©

Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai

The Victorian Neo-gothic style, and the adapted Art déco idiom acted as a foil to each other, not letting any style overpower the other. - Victorian Gothic and Art Deco Ensembles of Mumbai - Travelure ©

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