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In additional to local adventure and history junkies, Pune also attracts many international tourist because of Osho International Meditation Resort that is located in heart of Pune at Koregaon Park. [2] [3] Pune is the cultural capital of the Indian state Maharastra. The city is known as the "Oxford of the east".
Vijaya Vilas Palace has its own private beach. It offers overnight accommodation in a separate resort on the grounds. The royal family of Kutch State used to reside permanently in the palace after the 2001 Gujarat earthquake in which one of the wings of another palace at Bhuj - the Ranjit Vilas - was heavily damaged. Now, the Royals use the ...
Prag Mahal is named after Rao Pragmalji II, who commissioned it and construction began in 1865. [1] [2] It was designed by Colonel Henry St Clair Wilkins in what the local tourist office describes as the Italian Gothic style, [3] although it would be better described as a Romanesque architecture twist on the Indo-Saracenic Revival style, and many Italian artisans were involved in its ...
Ruins of the Aina Mahal after 2001 Gujarat earthquake Damaged exterior. The Aina Mahal was built by Rao Lakhpatji (r. 1741–1760) in around 1750. [A] [2] [3] The chief architect and designer of the palace was Ram Singh Malam, who lived in Europe for 18 years and mastered several European craft and architecture skills.
The fort was constructed for the defense of the city by Jadeja Chiefs. The construction of Bhujia fort was started by Rao Godji I (1715–1718) ruler of Kingdom of Kutch as a sort of outwork defense for Bhuj. However, the major work and completion was done during the rule of his son, Deshalji I (1718–1741). The hill was fortified as a further ...
Construction of the Road to Heaven began in 2019, aiming to enhance connectivity within the region and support tourism, especially to the Dholavira site, a UNESCO World Heritage Site as of 2021. [3] In the run-up to the G-20 Summit, the Government of India cleared the 31.9 km-long Khavda-Khadir road, through the Rann of Kutch.
Protected areas of Kutch district (6 P) Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Kutch district" The following 24 pages are in this category, out of 24 total.
Pages in category "Tourist attractions in Pune" The following 20 pages are in this category, out of 20 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ...