Top Art and Architecture Sights in India
- Be sure to save a day for the ultimate symbol of love, the intricately-carved stonework of the Taj Mahal in Agra. One of the finest examples of Mughal artistry anywhere in the country, it has enraptured everybody from US President Bill Clinton to Princess Diana.
- Admire the thousand-year-old carvings of the 22 Khajuraho monuments in Madhya Pradesh, which represent a unique fusion of architectural styles from before India’s much-esteemed Mughal period.
- Journey south to Tamil Nadu, which is spotted with the artistic and architectural remains of the twelve century Chola dynasty, including the Airavatesvara temple in Darasuram and its 24-meter-high statue of Shiva.
- Experience Mumbai, a city of contrasts with its stunning historical architecture such as the Taj Mahal Palace Hotel, Gateway of India and the Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.
