Shankar International Dolls Museum (Shankars International Dolls Museum) is a large doll collection museum located in New Delhi, India. It was founded by well-known Indian political cartoonist K...
The Ashoka Pillars refer to a series of columns scattered across northern South Asia. According to the carvings on these pillars, they were all built by King Ashoka of the Maurya Dynasty in the 3rd century BC. Legend has it that King Ashoka spent his life waging wars and conquests, and in his later years, he felt deep remorse...
Jama Masjid is located on the bustling Chawri Bazar Road in the heart of Old Delhi, New Delhi, the capital of India. It is the largest and one of the most well-known mosques in India. The word "Jama" originates from the Friday noon prayers, known as Jumu'ah, held by Muslims...
The Lakshmi Narayan Temple, also known as Birla Mandir, is a Hindu temple located in India's capital, New Delhi, and is one of the country’s most famous temples. The temple was originally built in 1622 by Vir Singh Deo, and was renovated in 1793 by Prithvi Singh...
The Indian Parliament House, also known as Sansad Bhavan, is located northeast of the Rashtrapati Bhavan and is a modern architectural structure. Its overall design blends traditional Indian elements with Victorian features, featuring a circular disc shape supported by white marble columns...
The Red Fort was built in 1648 as the palace of the Mughal Empire and is the largest royal palace in India. It is a typical example of Indo-Islamic architecture in the Mughal style, located in the old city area of eastern Delhi, adjacent to the Yamuna River. It earned the name "Red Fort" due to the reddish-brown hue of its main structure. The Red Fort is an architectural gem of the Mughal dynasty, reflecting...
The Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is located in New Delhi, the capital of India. It is a Roman Catholic cathedral and one of the oldest church buildings in New Delhi. The cathedral was initiated by Father Luke, a Franciscan friar, and designed by Henry Medd. …
The official name of Connaught Place is "Rajiv Chowk," named after Indian Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. It is the central business district of New Delhi, built between 1929 and 1933. As the heart of New Delhi, it serves as the hub for commerce, tourism, and transportation. Connaught Place is a large circular plaza...
Gurdwara Bangla Sahib is located in Connaught Place, New Delhi, India, and is the largest Sikh gurdwara in the city. Sikhism is a religion that originated and spread in parts of India, emerging around the 15th century. Gurdwara Bangla Sahib was originally...
Situated in New Delhi, India, the Mughal Gardens are among the most renowned gardens in the country. Named after the Mughal Empire due to their design being inspired by the garden styles of that era, they are a must-see attraction when visiting New Delhi. The Mughal Gardens feature an Islamic style, drawing inspiration from Persian garden designs, and were built in 1911…
Coronation Park is located in Delhi, India. It was the site of Queen Victoria's coronation as Empress of India in 1877, later celebrated the accession of Edward VII, and hosted the coronation of George V in 1911, making it a widely renowned royal coronation site in India. In 1877 and 1903...
Also known as the "All India War Memorial," India Gate is situated in the heart of India’s capital, New Delhi. It was built to commemorate the 90,000 British and Indian soldiers who lost their lives during World War I. As a prominent landmark in New Delhi, India, it attracts worldwide attention from travelers. Designed by...
To learn about the history of Indian railways, there’s no better place to visit than the Railway Museum located in the heart of the capital city, New Delhi—just a stone’s throw away from the diplomatic enclave. Officially inaugurated on February 1, 1977, and planned by the Government of India, this railway-themed museum covers a floor area of over...
The Lotus Temple in New Delhi, India, took six years to complete and opened in 1986. It gets its name from its lotus-like shape. The temple is surrounded by three layers of white marble petals from the inside out, with the top constructed from prefabricated components. This half-open white lotus stands 34.27 meters high and has a base diameter of 74 meters. The entire...
The Iron Pillar of Delhi is located in the courtyard of the Quwwat-ul-Islam Mosque in Delhi, India. It is one of India's most renowned ancient monuments. Due to its remarkable resistance to corrosion, the pillar has remained intact for over a thousand years, drawing attention from both archaeologists and metallurgists. It stands as a testament to the advanced iron smelting technology of ancient India. The Iron Pillar of Delhi...
St. Columbus Church is located in New Delhi, India, to the east of the Parliament House and the Rashtrapati Bhavan. It is a beautiful and magnificent church that once served as the place of worship for British Viceroys. It derives its name from Andrea Palladio’s Venice Church of the Redeemer and Edwin Lutyens’ St. Jude’s Church in Hampstead Garden Suburb. It currently belongs to the Delhi Diocese of the Church of North India.
St. James' Church is also known as "Skinner's Church," a name derived from its builder, James Skinner. It is an Anglican church in Delhi, India, near Kashmiri Gate, at the intersection of Church Road and Lothian Road. The church currently belongs to the North India...
St. Stephen’s Church is located on a bustling street in Delhi, India. It was built in 1862 by missionaries of the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel (SPG) and the colonial authorities. Now part of the Diocese of Delhi of the Church of North India, it is one of the most important churches in the country. St. Stephen’s Church is a typical example of Italian Gothic…
Lake Jenny is located in central Pahang, consisting of twelve large and small lakes, covering an area of up to 5,085 hectares. The Jenny River flows out from Lake Jenny and later joins the Pahang River. Lake Jenny is the second-largest natural freshwater lake in Malaysia and is the country’s only tourist site designated as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Lake Bera is located in the southwestern part of Pahang State, near the mountains of West Malaysia, and is connected to the Pahang River. It is the largest natural freshwater lake in Malaysia. The lake stretches up to 35 kilometers in length and 20 kilometers in width. As the largest natural freshwater lake in the country, Lake Bera maintains a uniquely pristine wetland environment and is…