Unable to attract the mainstream media’s attention, these forgotten architectural masterpieces are all you need to embrace the diverse culture of India a little more.
Kumbhalgarh Fort
The world’s longest wall exists in China, but did you know the second largest is in India? Walk or hike up to the Kumbhalgarh Fort through the 36 km long wall route designed with utmost cleverness to deter potential invaders.
How old: 15th century
Attractions: Badal Mahal and Kumbha Palace
Nearest airport: Udaipur airport (97 km)
Best time to visit: October to March
Timings: 9 am to 6 pm
Fee: Rs 15
Mahabat Maqbara
Ever wondered what an amalgamation of Euro-Indo-Islamic architecture would look like? Take a trip to Junagadh and see for yourself the masterpiece from the Baby Dynasty.
Attractions: Uperkot Fort and Khapra Kodiya Caves
Best time to visit: November to February
Nearest airport: Rajkot airport (103 km)
Timings: 10 am to 6:30 pm
Fees: Free
How old: 18th century
Ruins of Mandu
Travel into the heart of India, housing one of the largest fortified cities in the world. Though forgotten, its walls are still intact, narrating the tales of its interesting past.
Attractions: Jahaz Mahal and Rani Roopmati Pavillion
Best time to travel: October to March
Nearest airport: Indore airport (99 km)
Timings: 6 am to 6 pm
Fees: Rs 5
How old: 6th century
Kalavantin Durg
Experience the thrill of trekking through the rugged terrains of the Western Ghats to reach a height of 2,250 ft to Kalavantin Pinnacle.
Attractions: Prabalgad Fort and Ulhas River
Best time to travel: October to May
Nearest airport: Mumbai airport (40 km)
Timings: Open 24 hours
Fees: Rs 50
How old: 15th century
Murud Janjira Fort
Hop on a boat and take a short ride to the Janjira Fort, built in the middle of the Arabian Sea, which has endured the effect of time and still stands strong.
Attractions: Murud Beach and Ahmedganj Palace
Best time to travel: October to March
Nearest airport: Chhatrapati Shivaji International airport (156 km)
Timings: 7 am to 6:30 pm
Fees:Â Entry is free, but you have to pay Rs 20-50 for a boat ride
How old: 16th century
Don’t wait! Plan your trip to these places and enrich your backpacker brain with some of the very intriguing unheard stories of the past. For a stress-free travel experience, you can book your flight through Blinctrip, which allows you to compare flight fares with other platforms and find the best deals for people looking for a budget trip.
