An old-world Indian classic, Shiv Niwas stands within the walls of Udaipur’s City Palace - once a guest house for royal visitors, today it has been turned into a hotel. The Shiv Niwas Palace was originally Maharana Fateh Singhji's residence. Situated on the edge of tranquil Lake Pichola, at ... |
Bekal fort, the largest and the best-preserved fort in Kerala, lies 16 kms south of Kasaragod. The fort, a circular imposing structure of laterite rising 130 ft. above sea level, stands on a 35 acre headland that runs into the Arabian sea. Bekal Fort is believed to have been built in the 17th centu... |
The fort of Mandawa was founded in the 18th century. Thakur Nawal Singh, son of Shardul Singh, founded the fort in 1812 (1755 AD). The fort dominates the town with a painted arched gateway adorned with Lord Krishna and his cows. Built as per a medieval theme, the castle of Mandawa is adorned with b... |
Also called the Balagarh Fort. Built with the remains of an earlier fort called Satelmer Fort, the Pokaran Fort is well stocked with wells and grain stores and has a wonderful dining hall constructed in the second half of the 19th century. This is a 14th century fort located in Pokhran. The literal... |
Umaidnagar Garh (Fort) 40 kms from Jodhpur and 20 kms short of Osian was built by Kavirajji, the Prime Minister of Marwar state in 1760 AD. Initially called Dhakai village, the village name was changed to Umaidnagar. For the past 70 years or more no one lived in Umaidnagar Fort. This has recently be... |
Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur is one of the largest forts in India. The fort is situated on a lofty height, 400 feet above the city and is enclosed by imposing thick walls. Inside its boundaries there are several palaces, which are known for their intricate carvings and sprawling courtyards. Moti Mahal... |
Land's End is a neighbourhood in the Bandra suburb. It is at the southermost point of Bandra. At this point remnants of an ancient Portuguese fort, the Castella de Aguada or the "Fort of the Waterpoint" stands. The Portuguese built this strategically located fort in 1640, as an outpos... |
In the Aravali hills, the 18th century Devi Garh Palace, in the village of Delwara, forms one of the three main passes into the valley of Udaipur. Located 28 km northeast of Udaipur, Devi Garh is a convenient and scenic 45 minute drive from the city. The fort palace has now been restored to a herit... |
Chomu Palace, a reflection of the Royal Palaces of India, is a 300-year old elegant fortified palace hotel. This historic monument is designed according to the Indian Vastushastra philosophy. Chomugadh - the suffix 'gadh' gives a clear indication that the palace was fortified strategically... |
It is the ancestral home of the Maharaja of Banaras. Maharaja Balwant Singh built this fort-palace in the 18th century. The fort is built in red sandstone. The Ramnagar Fort has a temple and a museum within the grounds and the temple is dedicated to Ved Vyasa, who wrote Mahabharata, the great Indian... |
Also called Khajuraho Fort Palace.
Located 25 km from Khajuraho and near the Peetambra-Peeth is the 150-year-old Rajgarh Palace . Built by King Shatrujit Bundela, the palace situated at the foot of Maniyagarh hills gives a glimpse of the Bundela style of architecture. The palace is now a heritage h... |
65 km from Jaisalmer. This is the youngest fort in India. Situated near the Indira Gandhi Canal. Now it has been converted into a hotel.
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Also called Amber Fort. It was the ancient citadel of the ruling Kachhawa clan of Amber, before the capital was shifted to present day Jaipur. Amber Fort is known for its unique artistic style, blending both Hindu and Muslim (Mughal) elements and its ornate and breathtaking artistic mastery. The fo... |
Maharaja Roop Singh of Kishangarh constructed the Roopangarh fort in the year 1648, mainly for security reasons. The fort is situated near the city of Kishangarh. The main attractions of the fort consist of its medieval stone granaries, royal armories, jails and daunting battlements. The fort has no... |
Situated 27 km from Ajmer is the city of Kishangarh. This city was founded by a Kishan Singh, a Rathore prince. The city houses one of the most famous schools of miniature paintings. In the present times, the city is regarded as a rich storehouse of marbles and textiles. Other main attractions of Ki... |
Jaisalmer has been dubbed the `Golden City` because of the honey colour imparted to its stone ramparts by the setting sun. Made of sand stone and locally known as Sonar Quila, the Jaisalmer Fort is a dominating structure amidst sands. The city is said to be founded by one Raja Rawal Jaisal, a Bhatti... |
Fort Aguada is a well-preserved seventeenth-century Portuguese fort standing in Goa on Sinquerim beach, overlooking the vast expanses of Arabian Sea. Built on the mouth of river Mandovi, it was strategically located and was the chief defence of Portuguese against the Dutch and Marathas. One of the d... |
Located close to the Vagator beach in Goa, the Chapora fort is one of the most popular tourist attractions of India. This massive fort was built out of red laterite stones and was constructed first by the ruler of Bijapur, Adil Shah. This is one reason why it has been named Shahpura, which means the... |
The Chitradurga Fort is one of the most magnificent forts in southern part of India and sits on the top of a hill overlooking the flat surrounding land in Chitradurga District. The fort is known as the "stone fortress" (Kallina Kote), which was built by the Nayaka Palegaras. It's arch... |
During the reign of Madakari Nayaka, the city of Chitradurga was besieged by the troops of Hyder Ali. A chance sighting of a woman entering the Chitradurga fort through a crack hole in the rocks led to a clever plan by Hyder Ali to send his soldiers through the crack hole. The defense guard on duty ... |
