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  • Hill Palace Ernakulam

    Hill Palace Ernakulam

    Mar 28, 2011 13:27

    About Hill Palace: The largest archeological museum of Kerala. Paintings, carvings, etchings and other trappings of royalty...

     
  • Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) Ernakulam

    Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) Ernakulam

    Mar 28, 2011 13:17

    About Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace) : The Dutch palace or Mattancherry palace was originally built by the Portuguese...

     
  • Bastion Bungalow Ernakulam

    Bastion Bungalow Ernakulam

    Mar 22, 2011 13:38

    About Bastion Bungalow: Built in the Indo-European style way back in 1667 AD, Bastion Bungalow get its name from its location...

     
  • Thevally Palace Kollam

    Thevally Palace Kollam

    Feb 5, 2011 14:12

    About Thevally Palace: This is a beautiful and historically renowned palace situated on the banks of Ashtamudi Kayal (backwater),Sasthamkotta,...

     
  • Chirakkal (Palace) Kannur

    Chirakkal (Palace) Kannur

    Sep 15, 2010 11:18

    About Chirakkal (Palace) : 6 kms from Kannur, this palace is famous for the palace of the Kolathiri Raja. General Information...

     
  • Gundert’s Bungalow Kannur

    Gundert’s Bungalow Kannur

    Sep 14, 2010 11:53

    About Gundert’s Bungalow: The erstwhile residence of a German scholar, Dr. Herman Gundert, the bungalow is a typical...

     
  • Arakkal Kettu Palace Kannur

    Arakkal Kettu Palace Kannur

    Sep 14, 2010 10:37

    About Arakkal Kettu Palace: 3 kms from Kannur, is a beautiful palace of the former Arakkal Ali Rajas, the only Muslim royal...

     
  • Shakthan Thampuran Palace Thrissur

    Shakthan Thampuran Palace Thrissur

    Sep 8, 2010 9:40

    About Shakthan Thampuran Palace: The Thrissur Sakthan Thampuran Palace located in Kerala is an important landmark in the...

     
  • Chettinad Palace

    Chettinad Palace

    Sep 2, 2010 14:46

    About Chettinad Palace: The tourist attractions in Chettinad comprise of a number of historic edifices including palaces...

     
  • Chettiar Mansion Chettinad

    Chettiar Mansion Chettinad

    Sep 2, 2010 13:22

    About Chettiar Mansion: Chettiar Mansion at Kanadukathan in Chettinad region is a historic home and architectural extravaganza,...

     
  • Ettayapuram Palace Tuticorin

    Ettayapuram Palace Tuticorin

    Aug 25, 2010 14:53

    About Ettayapuram Palace: Ettaiyapuram Palace located in the town of Ettaiyapuram in Tuticorin district is a famous tourist...

     
  • Lal Mahal Pune

    Lal Mahal Pune

    Aug 22, 2010 12:47

    About Lal Mahal: Lal Mahal (Palace), dating back to the year 1634, was constructed by Sahaji Bhonsale, Shivaji’s father....

     
  • Wankaner City Rajkot

    Wankaner City Rajkot

    Aug 11, 2010 11:07

    About Wankaner : As Indian states go, Gujarat has a long way to go before becoming tourist friendly. It may be the homeland...

     
  • Salim Ji Ki Haveli Jaisalmer

    Salim Ji Ki Haveli Jaisalmer

    Aug 9, 2010 16:52

    About Salim Ji Ki Haveli: Salim Singh ki haveli has been built on the remains of an older haveli built in the late 17th century....

     
  • Patwon Ki Haveli Jaisalmer

    Patwon Ki Haveli Jaisalmer

    Aug 9, 2010 16:47

    About Patwon Ki Haveli: The Patwon Ji ki Haveli is an interesting piece of Architecture and is the most important among the...

     
  • Nathmalji Ki Haveli Jaisalmer

    Nathmalji Ki Haveli Jaisalmer

    Aug 9, 2010 15:42

    About Nathmalji Ki Haveli: This Nathmal Ji ki haveli was commissioned to serve as the residence of Diwan Mohata Nathmal,...

     
  • Tazia Tower Jaisalmer

    Tazia Tower Jaisalmer

    Aug 9, 2010 15:33

    About Tazia Tower: Tazia Tower of Jaisalmer is one of the major tourist attractions. If you have done with the various Rajputana...

     
  • Turkish Sultana’s House Fatehpur Sikri

    Turkish Sultana’s House Fatehpur Sikri

    Aug 4, 2010 20:47

    About Turkish Sultana’s House: Though some people suggest that this building near Anup Talao was the home of two turkish...

     
  • Khwabgah Complex Fatehpur Sikri

    Khwabgah Complex Fatehpur Sikri

    Aug 4, 2010 20:41

    About Khwabgah Complex: Khwabgah or the Dream Palace, as the name suggests, is the most beautiful building of the royal complex...

     
  • Mariyam’s House Fatehpur Sikri

    Mariyam’s House Fatehpur Sikri

    Aug 4, 2010 16:36

    About Mariyam’s House: Mariyam’s House is architecturally small and simple building but profusely painted in...

     
  • Hawa Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

    Hawa Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

    Aug 4, 2010 16:26

    About Hawa Mahal: An extension of Northern suite of Jodh Bai’s Palace, Hawa Mahal is composed of beautiful jalied screens....

     
  • Samosa Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

    Samosa Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

    Aug 4, 2010 10:55

    About Samosa Mahal: Samosa Mahal is so known because of its triangular shape that resembles the shape of an Indian snack...

     
  • Rang Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

    Rang Mahal Fatehpur Sikri

    Aug 4, 2010 10:48

    About Rang Mahal: Rang Mahal or the Pleasure Palace is situated to the west of Jami Masjid. One of the oldest buildings of...

     
  • Faidi House Fatehpur Sikri

    Faidi House Fatehpur Sikri

    Aug 4, 2010 10:10

    About Faidi House: Faidi House is situated on the western side of Abul Fazl House, who was the younger brother of Faidi....

     
  • Abul Fazl House Fatehpur Sikri

    Abul Fazl House Fatehpur Sikri

    Aug 3, 2010 14:17

    About Abul Fazl House: The two residential buildings to the north of the Jami Masjid are said to be used by Abul Fazal and...

     
  • Kanch Mahal Agra

    Kanch Mahal Agra

    Aug 3, 2010 12:56

    About Kanch Mahal: Kanch Mahal is set near Akbar’s Tomb at Sikandara. The beautiful square monument showcases Mughal...

     
  • Shish Mahal Agra

    Shish Mahal Agra

    Aug 2, 2010 16:23

    About Shish Mahal: Shish Mahal or the Glass Palace is situated on the western side of the Muthamman Burj below the Diwan-i-Khas...

     
  • Mayura Mandapa Agra

    Mayura Mandapa Agra

    Aug 2, 2010 15:56

    About Mayura Mandapa: Jehangiri Mahal has several other apartments accompanying it in its superstructure such as two rectangular...

     
  • Machchhi Bhawan Agra

    Machchhi Bhawan Agra

    Aug 2, 2010 15:52

    About Machchhi Bhawan: Machchi Bhawan or the Fish Chamber is so called for its believed that it was used to rear gold fishes...

     
  • Khas Mahal Agra

    Khas Mahal Agra

    Aug 2, 2010 15:48

    About Khas Mahal: Built by Shah Jehan between 1631-40, ‘Khas Mahal’ or ‘Aramgah-i-Muqaddar’ has river...