Archives: Atlas Obscuras

Old Woman’s Shoe

A gigantic shoe, inspired by a nursery rhyme, sits in a park atop Mumbai’s Malabar Hill.

Nagarkar Wada

A 19th-century mansion with a Gothic entrance in the center of Pune.

Shree Ganesh Darshan Museum

Located within a temple complex, this museum has a fantastic collection of around 500 idols of Lord Ganesh.

Losel Doll Museum

The art and tradition of Tibetan costumes are preserved through these dolls made by Buddhist monks.

Café Goodluck

This local institution has been serving Parsi staples since 1935.

Reis Magos Fort

A nearly impregnable 16th-century fort is one of Goa's oldest.

Bhaja Caves

Ancient rock-cut caves adorned with Buddhist inscriptions and sculptures.

Har Ki Pauri

The Hindu god Vishnu is said to have walked at this Hindu pilgrimage site.

Thiba Palace

This palace was built for the last king of Myanmar.

Thonsepar

These four small islands contain unique hexagonal rock formations.

ARAI Hill Stone Quarry

Natural walking trails around this abandoned hilltop stone quarry offer nature enthusiasts fantastic views of the city.

Raja Dinkar Kelkar Museum

A collection of over 20,000 priceless artifacts collected by a single person over several decades.

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