The Most Interesting Historical Places in Western India

One of the city's major temples, Shree Siddhivinayak and its cream-pink exterior saw a great boost in popularity during the latter half of th

Visit the temple of Dagadusheth Halwai Ganapati Temple, known for its lavishly decorated idol, which is insured for $150,000. The temple was

Discover the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Ellora Caves, a series of 34 temples carved in the Charanandri hills. The majestic, stone-cut cave

Explore the grandiose walls of Jaigarh Fort, an 18th-century stronghold known for being the home of the world’s largest cannon on wheels. Nam

Pay a visit to Sabarmati Ashram / Mahatma Gandhi's Home, a former residence of Mahatma Gandhi and his wife, and the site from where he led th

Somnath Mahadev Temple is the first of twelve temples where, as legend has it, Shiva appeared as a fiery column of light to prove his suprema

Admire the imposing marble structure of Birla Mandir Temple, one of numerous temples of the same name, built by the Birla family all over Ind

Sri Sai Baba Samadhi Mandir represents the final resting place of modern religious leader Sai Baba of Shirdi. As you enter the white-marble t

A World Heritage Site and one of the largest of its kind in India, Chittaurgarh Fort provides a rich tapestry of military and cultural histor

Visit the World Heritage Site of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, an ornate railway station and Mumbai landmark. Completed in 1888 to commemorat