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43 Historical Places to Visit Near Auroville
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Historical Places to Visit Near Auroville
1.
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
2.
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
3.
Somanathapura Temple
4.
Schwartz Church
5.
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
6.
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
7.
Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
8.
Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
9.
Jaffna Fort
10.
French War Memorial Pondicherry
11.
Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
12.
Thanjavur Palace
13.
Samanar Hills
14.
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
15.
Mangala Devi Temple
16.
Penukonda Fort
17.
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
18.
Koodal Azhagar Temple
19.
Palakkad Fort
20.
Siddavatam Fort
21.
Bangalore Palace
22.
Edakkal Caves
23.
Shore Temple
24.
Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
25.
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
26.
Venkatagiri Fort
27.
Saraswathi Mahal Library
28.
Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
29.
Raj Niwas Pondicherry
30.
Udayagiri Fort Nellore
31.
Lepakshi
32.
Lalitha Mahal Palace
33.
Hemavathi
34.
Veerabhadra Temple
35.
Gandikota (Grand Canyon of India)
36.
Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
37.
Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
38.
Nandalur
39.
Vijayanagara Fort
40.
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
41.
George
42.
Stephen's Church Ooty
43.
Thanjavur
Historical Landmark
1
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
(964 Reviews)
The Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus is an iconic Catholic church located in the heart of Puduc..
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Historic Palace
2
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace
(946 Reviews)
Thirumalai Nayakkar Palace is a 17th-century palace situated in the city of Madurai, in the state of..
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Historical Site
3
Somanathapura Temple
(945 Reviews)
The Chennakeshava Temple, commonly known as the Somanathapura Temple, located in Mysuru (formerly kn..
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Historical Landmark
4
Schwartz Church
(9 Reviews)
Schwartz Church, located in the historical city of Thanjavur in Tamil Nadu, India, is a renowned leg..
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Historical Landmark / Tourist Attraction
5
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
(87 Reviews)
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory, also known as Pondicherry Paper Factory, is situated in Pondicherr..
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Temple/Historic Site
6
Bull Temple (Dodda Basavana Gudi)
(817 Reviews)
Bull Temple, also known as Dodda Basavana Gudi, is situated in Basavanagudi, a bustling locality of ..
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Historical & Heritage Site
7
Chandragiri Fort Tirupati
(67 Reviews)
Chandragiri Fort is located in the town of Chandragiri, near Tirupati in the Chittoor district of An..
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Historical Landmark
8
Mysore Palace (Ambavilas Palace)
(6283 Reviews)
Mysore Palace, also known as Ambavilas Palace, is a historical palace and a royal residence located ..
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Historical Landmark
9
Jaffna Fort
(547 Reviews)
Jaffna Fort, located in Jaffna, Sri Lanka, is a historic fortification that has stood as a witness t..
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Historical Landmark
10
French War Memorial Pondicherry
(429 Reviews)
The French War Memorial in Pondicherry, India, stands as a solemn reminder of the brave soldiers who..
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Historical Landmark
11
Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
(41 Reviews)
The Old Lighthouse of Pondicherry stands as a historical beacon situated on Goubert Avenue in the co..
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Historical Landmark
12
Thanjavur Palace
(405 Reviews)
Thanjavur Palace, also known as Thanjavur Maratha Palace Complex or Thanjavur Aranmanai, is an archi..
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Historical and Religious Site
13
Samanar Hills
(38 Reviews)
Samanar Hills are a historic hill rock complex located in Keelakuyilkudi village near Madurai in Tam..
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Historical Landmark and Art Gallery
14
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium
(375 Reviews)
Jaganmohan Palace Art Gallery and Auditorium is a historical building located in the royal city of M..
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Historical & Religious Site
15
Mangala Devi Temple
(29 Reviews)
Located amidst the lush greenery of Thekkady in Kerala lies the Mangala Devi Temple, an ancient stru..
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Historical Landmark
16
Penukonda Fort
(25 Reviews)
Penukonda Fort, holding historical significance, is located in Anantapur district in the state of An..
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Historical Landmark
17
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace
(221 Reviews)
Tipu Sultan's Summer Palace, located in Bangalore, Karnataka, India, is a historical edifice that st..
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Historical & Religious Site
18
Koodal Azhagar Temple
(204 Reviews)
Koodal Azhagar Temple is a historical Hindu temple located in the city of Madurai, Tamil Nadu, India..
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Historical Landmark
19
Palakkad Fort
(204 Reviews)
Palakkad Fort, also known as Tipu's Fort, is a historic site located in the heart of Palakkad, Keral..
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Historical Landmark
20
Siddavatam Fort
(2 Reviews)
Siddavatam Fort is situated on the banks of the Penna River in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh..
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Historical Landmark
21
Bangalore Palace
(1704 Reviews)
Bangalore Palace, a regal structure with exquisite woodcarvings and Tudor-style architecture, sprawl..
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Historical Landmark/Natural Attraction
22
Edakkal Caves
(1691 Reviews)
Edakkal Caves, nestled in the Ambukuthi Hills in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, are two natural ..
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Historical & Heritage Site
23
Shore Temple
(1668 Reviews)
The Shore Temple, a poignant symbol of the rich cultural heritage of India, stands elegantly against..
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Natural Formation/Historic Site
24
Rama Setu (Adam's Bridge)
(166 Reviews)
Rama Setu, also known as Adam's Bridge, is a chain of limestone shoals running between Pamban Island..
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Historical Landmark
25
Brihadeeswara Temple (Peruvudaiyar Kovil)
(1533 Reviews)
The Brihadeeswara Temple, also known as Peruvudaiyar Kovil, is a magnificent example of Chola archit..
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Historical Landmark
26
Venkatagiri Fort
(15 Reviews)
Venkatagiri Fort is located in the small town of Venkatagiri in the Nellore district of Andhra Prade..
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Historical Library
27
Saraswathi Mahal Library
(148 Reviews)
The Saraswathi Mahal Library, also known as Thanjavur Maharaja Serfoji's Sarasvati Mahal Library, is..
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Historical Landmark
28
Jain Temple, Sulthan Bathery
(147 Reviews)
Jain Temple, located at Sulthan Bathery in Wayanad district of Kerala, India, is an historical monum..
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Historical Landmark
29
Raj Niwas Pondicherry
(125 Reviews)
Raj Niwas, also known as the 'Palais du Gouvernement', is the official residence of the Lieutenant G..
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Historical Landmark
30
Udayagiri Fort Nellore
Udayagiri Fort is situated in Udayagiri town in Nellore district of the Indian state of Andhra Prade..
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Historical & Cultural Site
31
Lepakshi
Lepakshi, located in the Anantapur District of Andhra Pradesh, India, is steeped in mythological and..
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Historical Landmark
32
Lalitha Mahal Palace
Lalitha Mahal Palace, located near the Chamundi Hills in Mysore (now Mysuru), Karnataka, is the seco..
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Historical Site / Village
33
Hemavathi
Hemavathi is a historical village located in the Anantapur district of Andhra Pradesh, India. The vi..
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Historical & Religious Site
34
Veerabhadra Temple
The Veerabhadra Temple, also known as the Lepakshi Temple, is a notable historical and archaeologica..
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Natural wonder and historical site
35
Gandikota (Grand Canyon of India)
Gandikota, often referred to as the 'Grand Canyon of India', is a spectacular gorge located in the K..
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Historical Site & Museum
36
Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum
The Lighthouse and the Lighthouse Heritage Museum is situated in the historic coastal town of Mahaba..
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Historical & Pilgrimage Site
37
Ontimitta (Kodandarama) Temple
Ontimitta or Vontimitta Kodandarama Swamy Temple is a historically significant and graceful shrine l..
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Village/Historical Site
38
Nandalur
Nandalur is a small village located in the Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, India. It is renowned ..
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Historic Site
39
Vijayanagara Fort
Vijayanagara Fort, located in Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu, is a historically significant fortification ori..
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Historic Dam and Heritage site
40
Kallanai Dam (Grand Anicut)
The Kallanai Dam, also known as the Grand Anicut, is a historic dam built on the Kaveri River in the..
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Commercial and Historical Area
41
George
George Town is a bustling commercial neighborhood in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India, known for its rich ..
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Historical Landmark
42
Stephen's Church Ooty
St. Stephen's Church is one of the oldest and most renowned landmarks in Ooty, Tamil Nadu, India. Co..
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Cultural and Historical City
43
Thanjavur
Thanjavur, known as the 'Rice bowl of Tamil Nadu,' is renowned for its cultural heritage and is loca..
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Hill Stations (7)
Beaches (13)
Religious Places (66)
Historical Places (43)
Museums (19)
Wildlife Sanctuaries (12)
National Parks (7)
Villages (3)
Zoos (3)
Mountains (3)
Island (1)
Gardens (13)
Waterfalls (8)
Dams (10)
Lakes (4)
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210 reviews
Cathedral/Church
Immaculate Conception Cathedral Pondicherry
Promenade/Beach Road
Goubert Avenue (Beach Road)
125 reviews
Historical Landmark
Raj Niwas Pondicherry
206 reviews
Museum
Pondicherry Museum
692 reviews
Beach
Serenity Beach
119 reviews
Lake/Wetland
Ousteri Lake
Museum
Bharathidasan Museum
Urban Park
Bharathi Park
346 reviews
Botanical Garden
The Pondicherry Botanical Garden
Archaeological Site
Arikamedu
717 reviews
Spiritual Community
Sri Aurobindo Ashram Pondicherry
1596 reviews
Hindu Temple
Sri Manakula Vinayagar Temple Pondicherry
41 reviews
Historical Landmark
Old Lighthouse Pondicherry
146 reviews
Monument
Gandhi Statue Pondicherry
87 reviews
Historical Landmark / Tourist Attraction
Aurobindo Handmade Paper Factory (Pondicherry Paper Factory)
429 reviews
Historical Landmark
French War Memorial Pondicherry
964 reviews
Historical Landmark
Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Pondicherry
2369 reviews
Beach
Paradise Beach Pondicherry
1867 reviews
Beach
Promenade Beach Pondicherry
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Island (1)
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Waterfalls (8)
Dams (10)
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