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Pune, India

Ohel David Synagogue

Said to be the largest synagogue built in India.
Pune, India

ARAI Hill Stone Quarry

Natural walking trails around this abandoned hilltop stone quarry offer nature enthusiasts fantastic views of the city.
Ratnagiri, India

Thiba Palace

This palace was built for the last king of Myanmar.
Pune, India

The Old Water Tower

More than a century old, this heritage water tower is located in the middle of the high-rises of Pune.
Velha Goa, India

The Arch of Conception

One of the few surviving gates into Old Goa, the former capital of Portuguese India.
Pune, India

Banyan Tree Arch

An old tree within the university grounds has formed a beautiful archway that looks like a magical portal.
Pune, India

Lakaki Lake

A peaceful lake garden and nature reserve in the middle of a residential colony in Pune.
New Delhi, India

Smith's Folly

This cupola was once seen as an architectural disaster.
Bargaon, India

Ancient Nalanda University

The ruins of what is considered the world's oldest university.
Murshidabad, India

Namak Haram Deorhi

Known as the "Traitor's Gate."
Pune, India

Ghorpade Ghat

A set of stairs leading down to the Mutha River sits by the foundations of a former temple.
Kondhavli, India

Baramotichi Vihir

This ancient well once held a top-secret royal meeting chamber.
Murshidabad, India

Katra Masjid

This 18th-century complex has served as a mosque, mausoleum, and one of the largest caravanserais in India.
Varanasi, India

Chaukhandi Stupa

The octagonal tower at this important Buddhist site was added many years after the temple's initial construction.
Karla, India

Karla Caves

A complex of ancient Buddhist rock-cut caves with a large, well preserved prayer hall.
Mumbai, India

Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus

An architectural marvel that combines Gothic architecture with Indian elements.
Mumbai, India

'Urbs Prima In Indis'

Mumbai's angel.
Velha Goa, India

Gate of the Palace of Adil Shah

The lone remnant of a 16th-century palace in Old Goa.
Pune, India

The Old European Tombs

These fascinating 19th-century tombs in the center of Pune belong to Europeans who lived in the city in that era.
Kishanpur, India

Siliserh Lake

In an arid region, this beautiful lake in the Aravalli hills is an unexpected delight.
Somanathapura, India

Keshava Temple

An astounding 13th-century architectural and historical achievement
Pune, India

Mahadji Shinde Chhatri

A magnificent work of architecture designed to honor a former military leader.
Murshidabad, India

Hazarduari Palace

In the palace with a thousand doors, not all of them are guaranteed to lead you somewhere new.
Pune, India

Baneshwar Cave Temple

A centuries-old Hindu cave temple is tucked away in a quiet suburb.