Archives: Atlas Obscuras

Bandra Fort

Designed as a 17th-century watchtower, the former fort is now a popular sunset haunt.

St. Thomas Cathedral

Located in the Horniman Circle area, this church marks the historical Zero Point of Mumbai.

Zakoba Temple

An ancient temple in the middle of a residential neighborhood encapsulated by a beautiful tree.

Lakaki Lake

A peaceful lake garden and nature reserve in the middle of a residential colony in Pune.

Ghorpade Ghat

A set of stairs leading down to the Mutha River sits by the foundations of a former temple.

Banyan Tree Arch

An old tree within the university grounds has formed a beautiful archway that looks like a magical portal.

Thotlakonda

These hilltop ruins of a forgotten Buddhist monastery flourished in Antiquity from trade with the Roman Empire.

Raja Ices

Pune's oldest ice cream parlor serves scoops in flavors like lemongrass.

Katra Masjid

This 18th-century complex has served as a mosque, mausoleum, and one of the largest caravanserais in India.

Parvati Hill Cave

The caves are the oldest surviving structures in the city of Pune.

Razia Sultan Tomb

Delhi's only female ruler is buried in this neglected, forgotten tomb.

The Old European Tombs

These fascinating 19th-century tombs in the center of Pune belong to Europeans who lived in the city in that era.

Safdarjung Airport

The former Willingdon Airport started operations in 1929, in India's capital, Delhi. Now, it's used for maintenance runs and helicopter rides.

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