Western India Monuments

Gateway of India, Mumbai
This grand and magnificent structure is a major landmark of the Mumbai city. Also making the beginning point for those who want to explore the city of dreams, Gateway of India is 26m high and is embellished with intricate latticework.


Ajanta Caves, Maharashtra
These caves are the most magnificent examples of rock cut architecture and cave paintings. The Ellora caves are over 10 centuries old and represent elaborate sculptures of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faiths. While the caves at Ajanta dates back to the 5th century and contain paintings and sculptures of major events in the life of Lord Buddha. .


Ellora Caves, Maharashtra
These caves are the most magnificent examples of rock cut architecture and cave paintings. The Ellora caves are over 10 centuries old and represent elaborate sculptures of Hindu, Buddhist and Jain faiths. While the caves at Ajanta dates back to the 5th century and contain paintings and sculptures of major events in the life of Lord Buddha.


Elephanta Caves, Maharashtra
The green island of Elephanta is famous for world's wonder rock-cut cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva. The most remarkable feature of these caves is the mammoth representation in stone of the various heads of Shiva, depicting his several moods.


Bassein Fort, Maharashtra
Most of the forts in the state of Maharashtra are in ruins, still one can easily see in the imposing monuments such as the Bassein Fort, the unmistakable notion of the grandeur and the majesty.

Victoria Terminus
The headquarters of Central Railways of India is Victoria Terminus the rail link connects numerous cities within Maharashtra and outside with Mumbai. This classic building is an everlasting landmark on the urban heritage of architecture.

Lohgad & Visapur Fort, Maharashtra
Lohagad-Visapur forts were built during the Satvahan rule and still retain most of their medieval distinctive defence features.

Sinhagad Fort, Maharashtra
Earlier known as Kondana, Singhagad is a hill fort situated at a height of 4,322 feet and commands magnificent views that makes it an ideal holiday resort.

Ruins Of St. Augustine's Tower, Goa
The only ruined church site located on the Holy Hill at Old Goa near the Nunnery, is a lofty 46-metre high tower. The tower is one of the four of St. Augustine Church that once stood there.

Se Cathedral, Goa
Se Cathedral is the largest church among the group of churches in Old Goa. It took eighty years to build this church, but it was not consecrated until 1640.

Church Of St. Francis of Assisi, Goa
This church is the former palace of the Archbishop that connects the Se Cathedral to the Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi. The exterior of the Church is of the Tuscan order while the main entrance is in Manuline style.

Adlaj Vav, Gujarat
Situated in the village of Adalaj, the 'Vav' or a step-well derived its name from the lady patron, Ruda, wife of the Vaghela chief, Virsinh; who built it in the 15th or 16th century AD.

Aina Mahal, Gujarat
At present serving as a museum, Aina Mahal was built during the rule of the extravagant Rao Lakhpatji and stands as a repository of the culture and history of the Kachchh region.

Shaking Minarets, Gujarat
Shaking Minarets are two minarets located at the Sidi Bashir mosque and their unique design feature is that when one minaret is shaken the other one shakes too.

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