Architecture

In India architecture is a part of people’s everyday life. Personal devotional belief, rituals and temple worship, have created the most amazing architecture. India is known for its rich cultural past and heritage. Each dynasty that ruled on Indian soil left its mark in the form of architectural marvels that are today a phenomenon for the world to witness. From North to South and East to West, every state is resplendent with different styles of architecture like- Mughals, Persian, Indo- Islamic and Lutyens Style, many of which have been declared heritage sites for their antiquity and craftsmanship. A visit to India would be incomplete without beholding the beauty and richness of these architectural sites.

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Agra

The Majesty of the Taj The Majesty of the Taj Uttar Pradesh

Agra is the city of the Taj Mahal, in the north Indian state of Uttar Pradesh. Agra has three UNESCO World Heritage sites, the Taj Mahal, Agra Fort in the city and Fatehpur Sikri on the outskirts of Agra.

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Sivasagar

Imprints of Ahom Dynasty Imprints of Ahom Dynasty Assam

Sivasagar, previously spelled Sibsagar, is a city in the Sivasagar District of Assam, about 360 kilometres northeast of Guwahati. It is the headquarters of the Sivasagar district.

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Jaisalmer

The Golden City The Golden City Rajasthan

Jaisalmer is a former medieval trading center and a princely state in the western Indian state of Rajasthan, in the heart of the Thar Desert. Known as the "Golden City," it's distinguished by its yellow sandstone architecture.

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Jodhpur

A Rhapsody in Blue A Rhapsody in Blue Rajasthan

Located on the foothills of a sandstone hillock, the city of Jodhpur seems like an oasis in the vast desert. The city is known by three names as the "Sun City" for the bright, sunny weather it enjoys all year.

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Delhi

The City of Glory The City of Glory India

Delhi is said to be one of the oldest existing cities in the world, along with Jerusalem and Varanasi. It is the Capital Territory of India and a modern-day citadel that's dotted with ancient monuments.

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Khajuraho

A living work of Art A living work of Art Madhya Pradesh

Khajuraho has the Vindhya range of mountains as its beautiful backdrop. This makes Khajuraho a more fascinating destination to visit. Khajuraho's art is a manifestation of the essence of the philosophy of Indian aesthetics.

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Jaipur

The Pink City The Pink City Rajasthan

Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India's first planned city. Jaipur is a major tourist attraction amongst Indian as well as international travellers.

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Bikaner

Taste of Arabian Nights Taste of Arabian Nights Rajasthan

Bikaner is a city in the north Indian state of Rajasthan, east of the border with Pakistan.

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Suggested trips for Architecture

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Kolkata with Brahmaputra River Cruise (Upstream)

10 Days

Cruising on the Brahmaputra River, Assam
Boat, Jeep and Elephant safari in Kaziranga National Park
Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World
Visit to Umananda island – the smallest inhabitant River island in the World

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Mythical Hampi & Serenity of Kerala Backwater Cruise

14 Days

Explore the Serenity of Kerala backwaters while cruising on the Kerala River Cruise
Experience Kathakali Dance, Martial Arts and Bronze Art work of Multicultural city “Cochin”
Village visits and interaction with the local people
Explore the city of Nizams “Hyderabad”

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Golden Triangle with Brahmaputra River Cruise

13 Days

Visit UNESCO World Heritage sites including the iconic Taj Mahal
Visit of Royal Grand Palaces and forts of Rajasthan
Cruising on the Mighty Brahmaputra River in Assam
Visit the tribal villages & tea garden of Assam
Visit to Majuli island – the Largest River island in the World

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Karnataka with 7 Nights Kerala Cruise

16 Days

Visit the river island town of Srirangapatna
Nagarhole National Park
Traditional Martial Art performance
Cooking demonstration and home hosted meal
Village visits and interaction with the local people

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Rajasthan With Pushkar Festival & Cruise

25 Days

Visit Royal cities of Rajasthan i.e. Udaipur, Jodhpur & Jaipur
Experience the largest Camel fair in Pushkar
Visit one of the oldest living city in the world i.e. Varanasi
Explore the unexplored Assam while cruising on the Brahmaputra River

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South India with Backwater River Cruise

14 Days

Visit UNESCO World Heritage site in Mahabalipuram
Explore Pondicherry known as "The French Riviera of the East"
Grand temples of South India
Nature walk and Bamboo Rafting in Periyar
Kathakali Dance performance

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Splendors of South India

16 Days

Explore the city of Nizams "Hyderabad"
Explore the 14th Century Vijayanagara Empire "Hampi"
Safaris in the Nagarhole National Park
Taste the perfect cup of Coffee at Coorg
Royal City Mysore

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Abhaneri Stepwell

Gadoli, Aravali Hills

Abhaneri Stepwell is an architectural marvel and called by BBC as "one of the 10 great unknown wonders of the world". To overcome the perpetual issue of water scarcity during summer months, inhabitants of northern India began constructing unique step wells in the 6th century CE to collect this precious resource.

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Adalaj Vav Step-Well

Ahmedabad

Adalaj Stepwell is a magnificent structure built brilliantly to curb water crisis in and around Adalaj Village. The stepwell is located 19 Km to the North of Ahmedabad. It was built in 1498 and is one of the many step wells built in India to provide access to groundwater.

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Amber Fort

Jaipur

Built in 1592, the fort may and does look old on the outside but is quite beautiful on the inside and boasts of various buildings of prominence. The aesthetic ambiance of this formidable fort is seen within its walls on a four level layout plan (each with a courtyard) in a well...

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Fatehpur Sikri

Agra

Built in red sandstone, during the second half of the 16th century by the Emperor Akbar, Fatehpur Sikri (the City of Victory) was the capital of the Mughal Empire for only some 10 years. This place was abandoned then due to scarcity of water which could not support the growing...

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Humayun’s Tomb

Delhi

Humayun's Tomb is a UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The tomb is in large, immaculately maintained gardens in the Persian Char Bagh (four corners) style. Humayun’s garden-tomb is also called the ‘dormitory of the Mughals’ as in the cells are buried over 150 Mughal family...

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Jaisalmer Fort Palace

Jaisalmer

Built in 1156 AD, the fort stands proudly amidst the golden stretches of the great Thar Desert, and has been the scene of many battles. Its massive yellow sandstone walls are a tawny lion color during the day, fading to honey-gold as the sun sets, thereby camouflaging...

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Jantar Mantar

Jaipur

The Jantar Mantar is a collection of architectural astronomical instruments, built between 1727 and 1734. The observatory consists of fourteen major geometric devices for measuring time, predicting eclipses, tracking stars' location as the earth orbits around the sun, ascertaining...

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Junagarh Fort

Bikaner

The Junagarh Fort is one of the finest and strongest land laid forts in the plains. It is a unique illustration of composite culture. The confluence of Rajput, Mughal and the Gujrati architectural designs are clearly visible in Junagarh Fort, making it one of the precious gems...

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Kapaleeswarar Temple

Chennai

Mylapore is one of Chennai's most characterful and traditional neighbourhoods; it predated colonial Madras by several centuries. Its Kapaleeshwarar Temple is Chennai's most active and impressive, and is believed to have been built after the Portuguese destroyed the seaside...

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Lingaraj Temple

Bhubaneshwar

Adorned with beautiful sculptures and the magnificence of red stones, Lingaraj Temple is the finest example of the quintessence of the Kalinga Architecture. This 54.8 meters high Hindu temple dominates the skyline of Bhubaneshwar. It is devoted to Lord Shiva and...

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Mandawa Fort

Mandawa

The Mandawa Fort is one of the most famous forts in Mandawa. It is located in the midst of Aravalli Hills in Rajasthan. The Mandawa fort is such a great attraction for art lovers as it helps in revealing a lot about the rich history of the place along with revealing the unique features...

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Mukteshvara Temple

Bhubaneshwar

Known as the “Gem of Orissan Architecture,” the Mukteshwar Temple in Bhubaneshwar is a specimen of the skills of artisans in the past. The temple is a dream realized in sandstone and is said to be a structure where architecture and sculpture work in beautiful...

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Jawaharlal Bhatt United States of America

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Robert William Symons Australia

The magic of India and The Mahabaahu

The light is fading, as we are gliding downstream, somewhere near Dhansiri, at the confluence of the Dhansiri River and the Brahmaputra. I'm enjoying this second Brahmaputra expedition even more and as anticipated Steve has fallen headlong under the spell of India.
Val and Steve United Kingdom

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Thank you yet again for your tremendous service. Far Horizon really is the best travel company: friendly, efficient, knowledgeable, reliable and so upfront in sorting out any queries or problems. Thank you to all of you who have dealt with our several trips!
Ian Cluskey United Kingdom

What a beautiful voyage!! Raghu took us to his home. Joshi taught us about birds. The whole team taught us about Indian hospitality. We found God himself on the backwaters. With love and abundant memories.
Russell Brand United Kingdom

A day to remember!
Late Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee (Former Prime Minister of India) India

We had a great time in Agra. Karen was so happy with the hotel she took hundreds of pictures. Everything have been great
Mr. & Mrs. Davis United States of America

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