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Steps taken for the upkeep of world heritage site Capitol Complex and to maintain its original status will figure in a report that the UT administration…
Source: Chandigarh: Unesco to scan Capitol shield | Chandigarh News – Times of India
In the twelfth edition of this series on Indian monuments by Sahapedia, Paromita Shastri looks at the Qutub complex, which presents an amalgamation of several architectural styles in India-Persian, Arabic and Indian-that later came to be known as Indo-Saracenic. The famed Qutub Minar itself has braved natural calamities and disastrous preservation efforts to continue as one of India’s most identifiable monuments.
The architecture in Ahmedabad is a dream come true for Instagrammers. Read Lola Mendez’s guide to get the best shots and the perfect timing.
Source: Architecture in Ahmedabad: An Instagrammer’s Guide – Passion Passport
The hidden gem calledNortheast India has been unfairly ignored by travelers for far too long. Comprising…
Some of the world’s most spectacular places are falling victim to severe weather as a result of climate change.
Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) which was declared as World Heritage site on 5th December, 1999 is going to celebrate 20 years of “World Heritage” declaration by UNESCO…
Source: DHR to celebrate 20 yrs of World Heritage declaration
Today, the Kalka-Shimla Railway line turns 116. On November 9, 1903, with a steam locomotive pulling passenger coaches out of Kalka, the train had its first commercial run. The line was an extension of the Delhi-Ambala-Kalka branch of the East Indian Railway.
The Taj Mahal is just one example of the stunning amibition and beauty that went into other Mughal monuments in Uttar Pradesh. Check out these alternatives.
Source: Stunning Alternatives to the Taj Mahal – Passion Passport
The sub-group of the Chandigarh Heritage Conservation Committee has disapproved of the revised proposal for a ground plus three-level building with a structural foundation strength of a ground plus four-level building under the expansion plan of the Punjab and Haryana High Court on a 3,21,000 sq ft area.
Source: Sub-group rejects high-rise High Court expansion plan
As air pollution in parts of India hits record levels, the country’s most iconic attraction is getting some special treatment.
Source: Taj Mahal gets its own air purifiers as India chokes on smog
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee has fixed December 1, 2020, as the deadline for the UT Administration to submit an updated report on the state of conservation of world heritage property at the Capitol Complex.
Champaran Pavagadh Archaeological Park in Gujarat is dotted with several mosques that depicts the unique confluence of temple architecture with Islamic design…
Central Railway’s suburban railway network has played a pioneering role in the socio-economic growth of the city of Mumbai and also heralded the advent of mass rapid transit systems in India…
Source: Tracing the journey of Central Railway as it completes 68 years of service
City can see a larger tourist inflow, but lacks aggressive tourism campaign unlike states like Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat…
Source: 25% increase in foreign tourists in Chandigarh since UNESCO heritage tag – cities – Hindustan Times
Mumbai boasts of many significant buildings in 19th century Victorian Gothic style. Take a look…
Source: An Illustrated Guide To The Victorian Gothic Architecture of Mumbai
The cultural wing of the RSS, Sanskar Bharati, plans 100 heritage walks in honour of Wakankar. Government-run cultural institutions like Lalit Kala Akademi have scheduled year-long programmes in his honour.
Taj Mahal facts have piqued the interest of readers to know more about the historical monument. Read on to know about the various intriguing must-know facts.
Source: Taj Mahal facts: Interesting facts about the historical monument – Republic World
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Source: This Cruise Line Offers Special Access to UNESCO Sites
