Unexplored historical places in India | Photo gallery

Undavalli Caves – Andhra Pradesh

The Undavalli Caves are one of the best examples of Indian rock-hewn architecture with a rich heritage and the caves are better known as the “four-story cave” and house huge recreated statues of Vishnu.

Bhangarh – Rajasthan

Bhangarh Fort has many stories and myths about how the place became haunted. Until five in the evening, this place is a picnic spot. But, at night, the whole place is empty except for a couple of priests who prowl around the fort with lanterns.

Rani ki Vav – Gujarat

Rani ki Vav in Patan is one of the most beautiful structures which testifies to the expertise of ancient architecture. The sculptures and paintings on the walls represent different gods and goddesses.

Pattadakal – Karnataka

Pattadakal, a glorious wonder is one of the unexplored historical places of India. The architecture belongs to the Chaulakya rulers.

Salim Singh Ki Haveli in Jaisalmer – Rajasthan

The uniqueness of this fort is that it is built in the shape of a peacock with 38 distinctively designed balconies and is a sight to behold.

Church of the Rosary Shettihalli in Hassan – Karnataka

The Shettihalli Rosary Church is a fine example of Gothic architecture. Today it is known as the floating church because it is submerged in water every year during monsoons.

Unakoti – Tripura

Natural precipitation and rock carvings define this place. The historic place is the Shaiba Pilgrimage dating from the 7th and 9th centuries.

Arvalem Rock Cut – Goa

This place is known as the Pandavas Caves, which are built around Buddhist architecture.

Maluti temples on the Chota Nagpur plateau – Jharkhand

This architectural wonder is one of the 12 most endangered cultural heritage sites in the world, according to the World Heritage Fund’s list. This architecture was built in 17^e to 19^e centuries.

Phugtal Monastery in Zanskar Valley – Ladakh

It is one of the few monasteries in Ladakh that can be visited on foot. Images of the legendary first disciples of the Buddhas, known as 16 Arhats images, can be seen on the walls of the cave and are known to be the first inhabitants of this place.