Tirumala Venkateswara Temple

One of most important Hindu temple complexes, founded in the 4th century (?). Most visited religious site in India, with some 6000 people as temple staff. Incredibly rich decorated temple complex behind wall. One of the richest temples.

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.

Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple

One of the largest and most grandiose religious complexes in the world, it is the largest in India and covers 63 hectares. It includes the 72 meters high gopuram – ornate gate tower.

Sanchi

An important Buddhist pilgrimage site with some 50 buildings from the 3rd – 12th centuries. Contains an enormous hemispheric stupa from the 3rd century.

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.

Ekambareswarar Temple

Shiva temple, one of the largest temples in India. The tallest tower has 11 floors and is 58.5 m tall. A major part of the temple was built in the 9th century.

Nalanda Monastery

Important Buddhist monastery and learning centre in 427 – 1197 AD, one of the first great universities of the world. Complex of amazing buildings built from red brick. Most prominent remnant is the pyramid shaped Sariputta Stupa.

Mahabodhi Temple

One of the holiest sites for Buddhism. Located on the spot where Buddha attained enlightement. Its main element is a 55 meter high, richly decorated tower built in the 5th – 6th centuries and extensively restored in the 1880s.

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.

Jagannath Temple in Puri

One of the most important Hindu temple complexes, it was built in the 11th century. Well fortified, it contains 120 temples and shrines; most of them magnificent and very diverse buildings.