Monuments to visit India

Ancient city founded by the Tughlaq dynasty at the beginning of the th century. The fortress is only a few ruins. On the other side of the road is the wall tomb of the sultan Ghiyas-ud-Din, which evokes more a fortress than a funeral monument… and is reminiscent of the rather harsh manners of the time. The sultan was reportedly murdered by his own son in 1325.

The largest fort in Kerala is located near the beautiful beach of Bekal. Built in the 17th century, it is composed of a circular structure and flows into the Arabian Sea. A temple dedicated to the monkey god Hanuman is located at the entrance and a mosque built by Tipa Sultan of Mysore is nearby. Many Bollywood films have been shot there to enjoy its imposing beauty. From the top of its ramparts, you can enjoy a magnificent view of the coconut-lined beaches, fishing boats and the surrounding mosques.

Built in 1505 by the Portuguese, this imposing fort is one of the monuments protected by the Archaeological Survey of India. To access it, you have to go through a military zone. The fort is in good condition and very well maintained, with beautiful gardens and a beautiful view of the Arabian Sea. You can see a chapel, the soldiers' barracks, an old oil lamp lighthouse, and many cannons. Don't miss the stone engraved in Dutch with a pirate symbol. His visit is a pleasant walk.

You will find a crocodile farm and a ornithological reserve around this dam. Possibility to take a boat tour. This area is part of the Malabar Wildlife Sanctuary established in 2010.

This imposing fort was built in 1427 by Sultan Ala-ud-Din Bahman. Defended by thick walls and a triple moat, the fort was for a time the seat of the administrative capital of much of South India. It houses about thirty monuments within it, including the delicate Rangin Mahal with its panels inlaid with mother-of-pearl and coloured tiles, the Tarkash Mahal or throne room and its delicate Islamic inscriptions, and the Solah Khamba mosque and its 16 pillars. The most interesting monuments are closed by heavy gates, so we strongly recommend that you use a guide who can open them for you. Although it is falling apart, many Bollywood films have used the beauty of the fort to shoot scenes. A small museum at the entrance displays sculptures, mosaics and objects from the fort. The ideal time to discover this jewel is just after the monsoon, in September or October, when the plain at the foot of the fort is lined with greenery.

Karez. This is the most original feature of the site. The impressive water supply system, inspired by Persian technology. The set of underground canals was supplied from nearby springs and connected to the surface by vertical ducts. 17 of these ducts are still visible and the canals spread over 2 kilometres under the fort. It provided drinking water to the garrisons based inside the fort, even though the region is experiencing frequent periods of drought.

The Thangasseri lighthouse offers a breathtaking view of the coast from the top of its 41 meters. Built in 1902, it was recently equipped with an elevator which allows people with reduced mobility to visit it, but be aware that there is still a last floor to walk up to its summit

The presence of a fort above the village of Achalgarh dates back to the Paramara dynasty that ruled Rajasthan from the 9th to the 14th century. The structure still visible dates from the mid-15th century, but not much of it remains. The two entrance gates, Hanuman Pol and Champa Pol, are still standing. The creamy white temple, located within the fort and seemingly hugging the hilltop, is dedicated to Shiva. Other Jain temples, in less good condition, can also be seen, including one dating from 1513.