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Sidenote: There are many , many more interesting temples, monuments in India. India is not just Taj Mahal. A lot of the historical temples were destroyed though

Sidenote: There are many , many more interesting temples, monuments in India. India is not just Taj Mahal. A lot of the historical temples were destroyed though so you will only see the ruins which are poorly maintained. My recommendations: 1. Any temples in South India like the ones in the city of Mahabalipuram 2. Ajanta & Ellora caves in Maharashtra 3. Ruins of Hampi in state of Karnataka If you are feeling adventurous post Covid-19 in the future, check the crowds at a Temple like Tirupati (rumors has it that it has one of the largest Gold vaults in the world, cannot attest to it personally but i know it is the richest temple in India)

unmole 7y ago
> check the crowds at a Temple like Tirupati Why? Unless one is a devotee, the hours of queing up and jostling with crowds really don't payoff. Also, non-Hindus are required to sign an affadavit declaring their faith in the presiding deity before entering the temple. I second your other recomendations.
- sudhirkhanger 7y ago
  >Why? Unless one is a devotee, the hours of queing up and jostling with crowds really don't payoff. Also, non-Hindus are required to sign an affadavit declaring their faith in the presiding deity before entering the temple. I am not a particularly religious person but I went to Tirupati anyways. I enjoyed my visit there. I found the temple to be magnificent. I would recommend people visit it.
puranjay 7y ago
In my home state of Rajasthan, you can practically drive into every small town and find some old fort or mini palace. Some of these, when maintained, are absolutely stunning. The good news is that Indian tourists are increasingly willing to look beyond the big holiday spots and discover these hitherto unexplored places. This, in turn, helps the old royal families that still own these palaces and forts to invest in maintaining them.
twic 7y ago
At some point, i would love to go and visit some stepwells: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/discover-indias-stepwells https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/discover-indias-... https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/review-vanishing-stepwells-india-180962637/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/review-vanishing-stepw...

unmole 7y ago

> check the crowds at a Temple like Tirupati Why? Unless one is a devotee, the hours of queing up and jostling with crowds really don't payoff. Also, non-Hindus are required to sign an affadavit declaring their faith in the presiding deity before entering the temple. I second your other recomendations.

sudhirkhanger 7y ago
>Why? Unless one is a devotee, the hours of queing up and jostling with crowds really don't payoff. Also, non-Hindus are required to sign an affadavit declaring their faith in the presiding deity before entering the temple. I am not a particularly religious person but I went to Tirupati anyways. I enjoyed my visit there. I found the temple to be magnificent. I would recommend people visit it.

puranjay 7y ago

In my home state of Rajasthan, you can practically drive into every small town and find some old fort or mini palace. Some of these, when maintained, are absolutely stunning. The good news is that Indian tourists are increasingly willing to look beyond the big holiday spots and discover these hitherto unexplored places. This, in turn, helps the old royal families that still own these palaces and forts to invest in maintaining them.

twic 7y ago

At some point, i would love to go and visit some stepwells: https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/discover-indias-stepwells https://www.architecturaldigest.com/gallery/discover-indias-... https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/review-vanishing-stepwells-india-180962637/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/review-vanishing-stepw...