Karnataka, UNESCO World Heritage Site,
capital of Vijayanagara Empire, 14th-16th century, Ruins spread over 4400 hectares
Virupaksha Temple, Vittala Temple with musical pillars, Hemakuta hill temples
Historical & archaeological significance
2. Siliguri, WB
Siliguri corridor(chicken's neck), Gateway to North East India,
strategic location, connects four international borders - Bangladesh, China, Nepal, Bhutan,
Mahananda Wildlife Sanctuary,
known for timber, tea and tourism industries
3. Rann of Kutch
Largest salt desert, 7505 sq km, Gujarat
Two parts- Great Rann, Little Rann.
Known for white salt desert,
Rann Utsav- cultural festival, Dec-Feb.
Home to Indian Wild Ass Sanctuary
4. Mahabalipuram, TN
UNESCO World Heritage Site, 7th-8th century Pallava Dynasty, famous for rock-cut architecture, Five Rathas, Shore Temple, Arjuna's Penance, Pancha Pandava Cave, historical trade link with South East Asia, annual dance festival.
5. Kumarakom
Kerala,
renowned for backwaters, houseboats, bird sanctuary,
Vembanad Lake,
part of Kuttanad region, known for paddy cultivation below sea level,
Nearest airport - Cochin
6. Khajuraho, MP
UNESCO World Heritage Site,
famous for ancient Hindu and Jain temples, known for erotic sculptures,
built by Chandela dynasty, 10th-12th century,
Nagara style architecture, divided into Eastern, Western, Southern groups, Kandariya Mahadeva temple is largest
7. Kevadia, Gujarat
Home to Statue of Unity, world's tallest statue, tribute to Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, inaugurated 2018
surrounded by 20,000 sq km Sardar Patel Zoological Park,
Sardar Sarovar Dam nearby, part of eco-tourism circuit
8. Udaipur
known as 'City of Lakes,'
Lake Pichola, Fateh Sagar Lake,
City Palace, Jag Mandir, Jag Mandir Palace
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