Shikharji on Parasnath Hill

One of the main pilgrimage destinations for Jains, it has a hilly location that was once surrounded by primeval forests. The temple buildings have been standing at least since 1765 AD, but most likely are considerably older. Trip to all 31 temples takes 12 hours and is 28 kilometers long.

Ranakpur Temple

A beautiful, white marble Jain temple from the late 14th – middle 15th centuries. It contains over 1444 beautifully carved pillars, each with its own design.

Khajuraho Temple City

Group of very ornate Hindu and Jain temples built in 950 – 1150 AD. Originally 80 temples, now remain 25 spread over an area of 20 km2. Temples are world famous due to numerous erotic sculptures.

Hastinapur Jainist temples

One of most exquisite groups of Jainist temples.

Udayagiri Caves, Khandagiri Caves

27 – 35 caves, carved around the 1st century BC. Historically important, contain valuable inscriptions and exquisite artwork.

Badami Cave Temples

A group of four beautiful rock-cut temples, made in the 6th – 7th centuries AD. Located in the ancient capital of Early Chalukyas. Art of temples witnesses the search for a distinct style.

Son Bhandar Caves

Two rock-cut chambers in India, near Rajgir. Contain undeciphered inscription, reportedly – a password to the cave with treasure.

Ellora Caves, Kailasanatha Temple

One of the highest achievements not only in Hindu architecture but in ancient structural engineering of the world. A group of 34 rock-cut temples, including the glorious Kailasanatha Temple, are cut out from a whole rock. Built around 550 – 1000 AD.

Manmod Caves, Junnar

A group of 40 – 45 rock-cut Buddhist and Jain temples. Made in the 1st – 11th c. AD, in some caves are sculptures and traces of paintings.

Thirunadhikkara Cave Temple

Rock-cut Jain temple from the 7th century AD, in the 9th – 10th century AD turned into Hindu shrine, adorned with frescoes.