Top rated Archaeological sites in India

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Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple image
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Dharasuram Airavatesvara Temple
Hindu temple
Famous 12th-century Hindu temple featuring Dravidian architecture, ornate carvings & inscriptions.
4.80 (7.3K reviews)
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Ellora Cave 16 (The Kailāśa temple)
Archaeological site
👍👍 Sheer architectural marvel this cave is. Those who get the chance to see this for real are truly lucky. The largest monolithic rockcut temple. Sheer genius and so much so that many theories believe that this was built by the aliens. It’s the pride of ancient india. This temple is an amalgamation of...
4.80 (505 reviews)
Shri Basheshwar Mahadev Temple (Ancient Hindu Temple) - Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India image
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Shri Basheshwar Mahadev Temple (Ancient Hindu Temple) - Kullu District, Himachal Pradesh, India
Hindu temple
Small, unique ancient Hindu temple carved of stone in a serene setting backdropped by mountains.
4.80 (322 reviews)
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Ellora Cave 10 (Vishwakarma)
Archaeological site
👍👍 This is Cave No 10. Also known as Vishwakarma cave. Some say this is carpenter's cave because of it huge roof structure resembling wooden beams. But actually it is rock cut. One will be amazed to witness the days of the life of budhha depicted here in stone carvings. This is a must visit place in El...
4.80 (298 reviews)
Pattadakallu UNESCO World Heritage Site image
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Pattadakallu UNESCO World Heritage Site
Historical place
👍 Amazingly designed stone temple complex and it is sad to see some of the idols destroyed by the invaders. If you want to comprehend temple history and decipher the artwork and text, a tour guide is a must. Entry tickets must be bought at the counter. There aren't many upscale restaurants here, but t...
4.70 (7.1K reviews)
Kalyan Darwaja image
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Kalyan Darwaja
Historical landmark
👍👍 Still standing straight and full of pride, an amazing piece of history and architecture
4.70 (380 reviews)
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Ajanta Cave 1
Archaeological site
👍👍 Special Attraction - Has two masterpieces of the world of painting - Padmapani and Vajrapani. Cave No. 1 is one of the finest monasteries (35.7 X 27.6m) of its kind and no other monastery at Ajanta has been so handsomely ornamented. The Mahayana monastery consists of an open courtyard, verandah, a...
4.70 (250 reviews)
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Ancient Shri Dharanatha Swami Temple
Hindu temple
👍👍 A spiritual place which owns an ancient temple namely Mahadev Temple on slope hill nearly 800 years old is Dhareshwar. Lying about 8 km south-east of Kumta, the temple is home to four inscribed tablets. Believed to be created by Rudroji Pandit, the temple was completed by Sonappa somewhere around 1...
4.70 (246 reviews)
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Ellora Cave 29
Tourist attraction
👍👍 Construction in the early Hindu caves commenced before any of the Buddhist or Jain caves. These early caves were generally dedicated to the Hindu god Shiva, although the iconography suggests that the artisans gave other gods and goddesses of Hinduism prominent and equal reverence. A common feature o...
4.70 (106 reviews)
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Ajanta Cave 26
Archaeological site
👍👍 Visited Aug 2018. Quite a nice cave but IMO the ASI have ruined it a bit by installing lights etc. By the time most people reach here they are a bit exhausted ;-) . See the attached pics, there's no way to describe these caves, you just have to see them. Try and get the ASI World Heritage Series boo...
4.70 (99 reviews)
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Deo Pahar Temple Ruins
Archaeological site
👍👍 The hillock of Deopahar, situated in Golaghat district of Assam, is famous for its historic artifacts.
4.70 (40 reviews)
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Sarnath Buddhist Temple
Buddhist temple
Expansive Buddhist temple complex with a museum, multiple shrines & an archaeological excavation.
4.60 (17.6K reviews)
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Buddhist Monuments at Sanchi
Archaeological site
This 2nd-century BCE Buddhist stupa is part of the Sanchi complex & features decorative reliefs.
4.60 (11.4K reviews)
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Nalanda Excavated site
Archaeological site
👍 The atmosphere of Nalanda is very peaceful, after going there you will definitely get sleep. We all feel proud when we think of Nalanda. If you ever get a chance to visit a good place, then you must come to visit Nalanda once. The history here is very old and is an example in itself.😍
4.60 (6.4K reviews)
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Parinirvana Stupa
Buddhist temple
👍👍 In the middle of the 5th century CE, a devout Buddhist named Haribala came to Kusinārā and found it totally in ruins. Wanting to revive the glory that the town deserved, Haribala enlarged the original stūpa (erected f i rst by the Malla princes and then later renovated by King Asoka) and also built...
4.60 (3.3K reviews)
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IVC Metropolis, Dholavira
Archaeological site
👍👍 Wonderful experience. Make sure to visit in the early morning (7-8 AM) to avoid the heat and crowds. Although the museum opens at 10 AM, the ancient city grounds are open from sunset. Make sure to take a guide to know the interesting points and visit the right places. It's a vast area, takes around...
4.60 (1.4K reviews)
स्वर्णोदय तीर्थ क्षेत्र खजुराहो image
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स्वर्णोदय तीर्थ क्षेत्र खजुराहो
Jain temple
👍👍 Jain temples are very peaceful and beautiful as always one such group of Jain temples are situated near Khajuraho. The jain group of temples consists of three temples namely Shantinath temple, Parshwanath temple and Adinath temple. The temples and their architecture depict Jain culture and history....
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Sri Mahaakuteshwara Gudi
Hindu temple
Important site of Hindu worship with temples & Sanskrit inscriptions from around the 7th century.
4.60 (1K reviews)
Dulhadev Shiva Temple image
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Dulhadev Shiva Temple
Hindu temple
Ancient Hindu temple, built between 1000 & 1150 CE & featuring intricate, erotic carved figures.
4.60 (881 reviews)
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Keeladi Archaeological Site
Archaeological site
🫤 No artifacts. Only photos and excavated site is open. There are 3 sites in total. Keeladi, agaram and kondhavai. Its said that museum is ready to open and it will be open by end of this year . And from next year , artifacts will be available for public to see.
4.60 (539 reviews)
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