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87 Historical Places to Visit Near Zanskar

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Historical Places to Visit Near Zanskar

  1. 1. The Ridge
  2. 2. Chashme Shahi
  3. 3. Christ Church
  4. 4. Pari Mahal
  5. 5. Kamru Fort
  6. 6. Kamru Fort Sangla
  7. 7. Shalimar Bagh
  8. 8. Baradari Garden
  9. 9. Indian Institute of Advanced Study
  10. 10. Rani Temple
  11. 11. Akal Takht
  12. 12. John in the Wilderness
  13. 13. Akhand Chandi Palace
  14. 14. Pinjore Gardens (Yadavindra Gardens)
  15. 15. Elysee Palace
  16. 16. Key Monastery (Ki Monastery)
  17. 17. Gobindgarh Fort
  18. 18. Qila Mubarak Complex
  19. 19. Sheesh Mahal
  20. 20. Sheikh Chehli's Tomb
  21. 21. Francis Catholic Church
  22. 22. Dera Baba Banda
  23. 23. Wagah Border
  24. 24. Christ Church Kasauli
  25. 25. Manu Temple
  26. 26. Gaiety Theatre
  27. 27. Jallianwala Bagh
  28. 28. Tapkeshwar Mahadev
  29. 29. Kangra Fort
  30. 30. Kunjapuri Devi Temple
  31. 31. Bhishma Kund at Narkatari
  32. 32. Shey Monastery and Palace
  33. 33. John's Church
  34. 34. Shankaracharya Temple
  35. 35. Chehni Kothi
  36. 36. Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery
  37. 37. Sir George Everest's House Museum
  38. 38. Clock Tower Dehradun
  39. 39. Clock Tower & Sadar Market
  40. 40. Masroor Rock Cut Temple
  41. 41. Jagatjit Palace
  42. 42. Jagatjit Club
  43. 43. Nishat Bagh
  44. 44. Rani Ka Talab
  45. 45. Subhash Baoli
  46. 46. Gue Village (known for the mummified monk)
  47. 47. Wagah Border Lahore
  48. 48. Paget Park
  49. 49. Skardu Fort
  50. 50. Khaplu Palace
  51. 51. Shigar Fort
  52. 52. Altit Fort
  53. 53. Ban Ganga Kurukshetra
  54. 54. Topra Ashokan Pillar (Topra Kalan Village)
  55. 55. Baltit Fort
  56. 56. Walled City of Lahore
  57. 57. Tomb of Jahangir
  58. 58. Hazuri Bagh
  59. 59. Chauburji
  60. 60. Sheesh Mahal Lahore
  61. 61. MinarePakistan
  62. 62. Lahore
  63. 63. Saidpur Village
  64. 64. Shakarparian
  65. 65. Lahore Fort
  66. 66. Badshahi Mosque
  67. 67. Hunderman village
  68. 68. Sher Garhi Palace
  69. 69. Khanqah of Shah Hamdan
  70. 70. Shikargah
  71. 71. Gauri Shankar Temple
  72. 72. Sarahan
  73. 73. Lakhamandal Temple
  74. 74. Dashavatar Temple
  75. 75. Mulbekh
  76. 76. Leh Palace
  77. 77. Stok Palace
  78. 78. Paul's Church Ambala
  79. 79. Basgo Monastery
  80. 80. Tiger Hill (Drass)
  81. 81. Royal House of Yabgo Dynasty
  82. 82. Mulbekh Chamba (Maitreya Buddha Statue)
  83. 83. Wakha Rgyal
  84. 84. Lachman Jhoola
  85. 85. Rajindra Kothi
  86. 86. Anandpur Sahib Fort
  87. 87. Nurpur Fort
The Ridge
Cultural and Historical Site
1
The Ridge in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, is a large open space located in the heart of the city..
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Chashme Shahi
Historical & Heritage Site
2
Chashme Shahi is one of the beautiful Mughal gardens situated in the heart of Srinagar, Jammu & Kash..
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Christ Church
Historical Landmark
3
Christ Church, located on the Ridge in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, is an architectural marvel a..
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Pari Mahal
Historical Garden/Monument
4
Pari Mahal, meaning 'Palace of Fairies', is a historic garden located above the Chashme Shahi Garden..
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Kamru Fort
Historical & Cultural Site
5
Kamru Fort is an ancient fort located in the picturesque Kamru village which is 2 km from the Sangla..
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Kamru Fort Sangla
Historic Fort
6
Kamru Fort is a historic fort located in the picturesque town of Sangla, in the Kinnaur district of ..
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Shalimar Bagh
Historical garden
7
Shalimar Bagh, also known as Shalimar Gardens, is a Mughal garden linked through a channel to the no..
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Baradari Garden
Historical Garden
8
Baradari Garden, located in the heart of Patiala, Punjab, India, is a historic garden dating back to..
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Indian Institute of Advanced Study
Historical & Research Institute
9
The Indian Institute of Advanced Study, located in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, is housed in the..
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Rani Temple
Historical Temple
10
The Rani Temple, also known as the Maharani Temple, is an alluring historical structure situated in ..
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Akal Takht
Religious and Historic Site
11
Akal Takht stands proudly within the Harmandir Sahib complex, commonly known as the Golden Temple, i..
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John in the Wilderness
Historic Site
12
St. John in the Wilderness is a quaint Anglican church located near Dharamshala, which is in the Kan..
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Akhand Chandi Palace
Historical Landmark
13
The Akhand Chandi Palace is situated in Chamba, a town in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surr..
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Pinjore Gardens (Yadavindra Gardens)
Historic Site
14
Pinjore Gardens, also known as Yadavindra Gardens, is a Mughal-style garden located in Pinjore, near..
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Elysee Palace
Historic Site
15
Elysee Palace, located in Kapurthala, Punjab, India, is a remarkable architectural marvel that refle..
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Key Monastery (Ki Monastery)
Cultural, Religious, Historical
16
Key Monastery, also known as Ki or Kye Monastery, is one of the main cultural and religious centres ..
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Gobindgarh Fort
Historic Site
17
Gobindgarh Fort, located in the heart of Amritsar, Punjab, India, is a historic military fort with i..
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Qila Mubarak Complex
Historical Landmark
18
Qila Mubarak Complex, located in the heart of Patiala, Punjab, India, is a rare and outstanding exam..
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Sheesh Mahal
Historical Landmark
19
Sheesh Mahal, located in Patiala, Punjab, India, is a magnificent palace that was built in the 19th ..
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Sheikh Chehli's Tomb
Historical Monument
20
Sheikh Chehli's Tomb is a magnificent architectural splendor located in Thanesar, Kurukshetra distri..
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Francis Catholic Church
Historical Landmark
21
St. Francis Catholic Church in Dalhousie, Himachal Pradesh, is a beautiful example of colonial archi..
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Dera Baba Banda
Historical Gurudwara
22
Dera Baba Banda is a revered Sikh shrine located in the Reasi district of Jammu and Kashmir, India. ..
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Wagah Border
Cultural & Historical Site
23
Wagah Border is an international boundary between India and Pakistan, situated near Amritsar, Punjab..
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Christ Church Kasauli
Historical Landmark
24
Christ Church is a remarkable architectural landmark situated in the serene hill station of Kasauli ..
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Manu Temple
Historical & Religious Site
25
Manu Temple, located in the mesmerizing valley of Manali in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, is..
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Gaiety Theatre
Historical & Cultural Centric Place
26
Gaiety Theatre, located on the Mall Road in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh, India, is a significant histor..
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Jallianwala Bagh
Historical Landmark
27
Jallianwala Bagh is a historic garden and 'memorial of national importance' in Amritsar, Punjab, Ind..
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Tapkeshwar Mahadev
Historical & Religious Site
28
Tapkeshwar Mahadev Temple, located in the Garhi Cantt area of Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India, is a rev..
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Kangra Fort
Historical Fort
29
Kangra Fort, located in the outskirts of Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh, India, stands majestically..
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Kunjapuri Devi Temple
Historical & Religious Site
30
Kunjapuri Devi Temple is perched at an elevation of approximately 1650 meters on a hill, offering pa..
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Bhishma Kund at Narkatari
Religious and Historical Site
31
Bhishma Kund at Narkatari is a significant historical and religious spot located in Kurukshetra, Har..
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Shey Monastery and Palace
Historic site
32
Shey Monastery and Palace is an ancient complex perched on a hillock 15 kilometers to the south of L..
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John's Church
Historical & Religious Site
33
St. John's Church is a significant historical church situated in the majestic town of Dalhousie, Him..
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Shankaracharya Temple
Historical Temple
34
Shankaracharya Temple, also known as Jyeshteshwara Temple, is perched atop the Shankaracharya Hill, ..
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Chehni Kothi
Historical & Cultural Landmark
35
Chehni Kothi is a majestic tower located in the serene Tirthan Valley of Himachal Pradesh, India. It..
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Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery
Art Gallery & Historical Site
36
Nestled amidst the tranquil settings of the Himalayan backdrop, the Nicholas Roerich Art Gallery is ..
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Sir George Everest's House Museum
Historical Landmark
37
Situated in Mussoorie, Uttarakhand, India, Sir George Everest's House Museums is a heritage building..
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Clock Tower Dehradun
Historical Landmark
38
Clock Tower, also known as Ghanta Ghar, is an iconic landmark situated in the heart of Dehradun, the..
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Clock Tower & Sadar Market
Historical Landmark and Market
39
The Clock Tower, also known as Ghanta Ghar, coupled with the Sadar Market is a significant landmark ..
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Masroor Rock Cut Temple
Historical & Heritage Site
40
Masroor Rock Cut Temple, also known as the Himalayan Pyramids, is an archeological gem located in Ka..
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Jagatjit Palace
Historical Palace
41
Jagatjit Palace in Kapurthala, Punjab, India, is a magnificent architectural marvel that stands as a..
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Jagatjit Club
Historic Building
42
Jagatjit Club is an architectural marvel located in the heart of Kapurthala city in Punjab, India. E..
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Nishat Bagh
Historic/Mughal Garden
43
Nishat Bagh, known as the 'Garden of Bliss,' is situated on the eastern side of the Dal Lake with th..
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Rani Ka Talab
Historical Landmark
44
Rani Ka Talab is an ancient water reservoir located in the city of Ambala in the Indian state of Har..
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Subhash Baoli
Historic site/Natural attraction
45
Subhash Baoli is a picturesque spot located in the quaint hill station of Dalhousie in Himachal Prad..
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Gue Village (known for the mummified monk)
Historical Landmark
46
Tucked away in the remote reaches of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India, Gue Village is a lesse..
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Wagah Border Lahore
Historical Landmark
47
Wagah Border is the only road border crossing between Pakistan and India, located near Lahore, Pakis..
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Paget Park
Historic Park
48
Paget Park, named after British General Sir James Paget, is a serene green expanse in Ambala, Haryan..
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Skardu Fort
Historic Fortress
49
Skardu Fort, also known as Skardu Castle, is a historic fortress situated in Skardu, the capital of ..
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Khaplu Palace
Historical Landmark
50
Khaplu Palace, also known as Yabgo Khar, is a historic serenity located in the town of Khaplu, in th..
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Shigar Fort
Historical Landmark
51
Shigar Fort, also known as Fong Khar, meaning the Palace on the Rock, is a 17th-century fortificatio..
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Altit Fort
Historical Landmark
52
Altit Fort is an ancient fort located at an elevation in the heart of Hunza valley in Gilgit-Baltist..
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Ban Ganga Kurukshetra
Sacred Water Tank, Historical Landmark
53
Ban Ganga is a sacred water tank located in Kurukshetra, Haryana, India, which holds immense histori..
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Topra Ashokan Pillar (Topra Kalan Village)
Historical Landmark
54
The Topra Ashokan Pillar in Topra Kalan Village, Yamunanagar district of Haryana, India, is a signif..
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Baltit Fort
Historical Landmark
55
Baltit Fort is a historical fort in the Hunza valley, near Karimabad, in the Gilgit-Baltistan region..
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Walled City of Lahore
Historical Landmark
56
The Walled City of Lahore, also known as the 'Old City,' is the historic heart of Lahore, Pakistan. ..
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Tomb of Jahangir
Historical landmark
57
The Tomb of Jahangir is an exquisite mausoleum situated in Shahdara Bagh, a suburb of Lahore, Pakist..
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Hazuri Bagh
Historical Landmark
58
Hazuri Bagh is a historical park located in the heart of Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan, situated between ..
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Chauburji
Historical Landmark
59
Chauburji, located in Lahore, Pakistan, is a Mughal-era monument that translates to 'Four Towers'. I..
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Sheesh Mahal Lahore
Historical Landmark
60
Sheesh Mahal, located within the historic Lahore Fort near the walled city of Lahore, Pakistan, is a..
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MinarePakistan
Historical Landmark
61
Minar-e-Pakistan is a national monument located in Lahore, Pakistan, which holds great historical si..
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Lahore
Cultural and Historical City
62
Lahore, the capital city of Punjab province in Pakistan, is steeped in rich history and cultural her..
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Saidpur Village
Historical Site
63
Saidpur Village is a quaint and historic village nestled in the Margalla Hills of Islamabad, Pakista..
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Shakarparian
Historical Landmark & Park
64
Shakarparian is one of Islamabad's most renowned tourist spots, offering panoramic views of the city..
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Lahore Fort
Historical Landmark
65
Lahore Fort, also known as Shahi Qila, is a majestic fortress located in the historic city of Lahore..
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Badshahi Mosque
Historic site
66
Badshahi Mosque, located in Lahore, Pakistan, is an emblem of Mughal architecture and is one of the ..
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Hunderman village
Historic Village
67
Hunderman village is a remote gem located near the Line of Control between India and Pakistan in the..
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Sher Garhi Palace
Historic Site
68
Sher Garhi Palace is a historic structure that stands as a significant remnant of the architectural ..
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Khanqah of Shah Hamdan
Historical, Religious
69
The Khanqah of Shah Hamdan, also known as Khanqah-e-Moula, is a mosque and Sufi shrine located in th..
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Shikargah
Historical Landmark
70
Shikargah, also known as the Hunting Lodge, is a lesser-known historical attraction that sits over T..
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Gauri Shankar Temple
Historical & Spiritual Site
71
Gauri Shankar Temple is an ancient shrine situated at a picturesque location in Pahalgam, Kashmir, I..
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Sarahan
Historical & Cultural village
72
Sarahan is a small picturesque village in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh, India. It is nes..
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Lakhamandal Temple
Historic Temple
73
Lakhamandal Temple, located in the Jaunsar-Bawar region of Chakrata in Uttarakhand, India, is an anc..
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Dashavatar Temple
Historic Temple
74
The Dashavatar Temple, located in Dhanaulti, a small town in the Tehri Garhwal region of Uttarakhand..
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Mulbekh
Village/Historical Site
75
Mulbekh is a small village situated in the Kargil District of Ladakh in India. This picturesque loca..
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Leh Palace
Historical Landmark
76
Leh Palace, often compared to the Potala Palace of Lhasa, Tibet, is a former royal palace overlookin..
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Stok Palace
Historical Landmark
77
Stok Palace, located in the Stok village of Leh district in Ladakh, India, is an emblematic symbol o..
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Paul's Church Ambala
Historical Landmark & Place of Worship
78
St. Paul’s Church is a prominent religious and historical monument located in Ambala, Haryana, India..
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Basgo Monastery
Historical & Religious Site
79
Basgo Monastery is a historical monastery situated in Alchi, a small village in the Ladakh region of..
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Tiger Hill (Drass)
Historic Site/Natural Attraction
80
Tiger Hill is a prominent peak located in the Drass sector near Kargil in the Ladakh region of Jammu..
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Royal House of Yabgo Dynasty
Historical Landmark
81
The Royal House of Yabgo Dynasty is situated in Turtuk, a village in the Leh district of Ladakh, Ind..
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Mulbekh Chamba (Maitreya Buddha Statue)
Monument/Historical Place
82
The Mulbekh Chamba, or Maitreya Buddha statue, is a revered monument located in Mulbekh, a village i..
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Wakha Rgyal
Historical and Cultural site
83
Wakha Rgyal, located in Mulbekh, is a picturesque village nestled in the heart of Ladakh, India. It ..
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Lachman Jhoola
Historical Landmark
84
Lachman Jhoola is a historical suspension bridge located in Patiala, Punjab, India. Patiala is known..
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Rajindra Kothi
Historical Landmark
85
Rajindra Kothi, seated in the heart of Patiala, Punjab, India, is a regal mansion that stands as a t..
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Anandpur Sahib Fort
Historic Fort
86
Anandpur Sahib Fort, situated in Anandpur Sahib, Punjab, India, holds a significant place in Sikh hi..
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Nurpur Fort
Historical Landmark
87
Nurpur Fort, an architectural marvel, is situated in the picturesque town of Nurpur in Pathankot dis..
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