Oct 21, 2024
By: BI India Bureau
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An institution that embodies the unique model of education and ideologies of Rabindranath Tagore, Santiniketan serves as an epitome of India’s cultural and intellectual heritage.
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Home to a number of rare and threatened species of plants and animals, Sikkim’s Khangchendzonga National Park is renowned for its rich biodiversity, picturesque landscape and cultural significance it carries.
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Situated on the banks of the Malaprabha river in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka, Pattadakal serves as an example of the uniquely diverse architectural beauty of the Chalukya dynasty. The architecture here is known for its beautiful blend of northern and southern Indian styles.
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With paintings dating back to 30,000 years, Bhimbetka rock shelters are home to some of the oldest known rock art in India. It also happens to be one of the largest prehistoric complexes.
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A series of 17 sites, the architectural work of Le Corbusier's is seen as the foundation of the modern movement, highlighting principles of functionality, symmetry and minimalism in architectural design.
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Pavagadh, overlooking Champaner, features rich heritage from the 8th to 14th century—forts, mosques and temples. Pilgrims flock to the Kalikamata Temple, especially during Navratri, celebrating its vibrant traditions.
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Originally a royal hunting reserve in the 1850s, today the Keoladeo National Parks is a critical wintering ground for critically endangered Siberian cranes and other migratory birds. It is also wetland and hence supports rich biodiversity and attracts birdwatchers from all over the globe.
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Renowned for its outstanding significance for biodiversity conservation, the Great Himalayan National Park is home to a variety of rare and endangered species, such as the snow leopard and Himalayan tahr.
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Essentially a stepwell situated in the town of Patan, Rani ki Vav is an architectural marvel famous for its unique style that merges the functional design of a stepwell with a temple-like form, honouring water as a sacred element while showcasing depictions of revered Brahmin deities.
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