Photo: Brightly attired Indian women clustered together

Swathed in color, women join a Hindu wedding procession in Rajasthan state.

Photograph by Antonino Puppi, My Shot

World Heritage Guides

  • Photo: People walking around Taj Mahal

    Taj Mahal

    Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the Taj Mahal, a World Heritage site in India, from National Geographic.

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    Mountain Railways of India

    Get facts, photos, and travel tips for the mountain railways of India, a World Heritage site, from National Geographic.

India Features

  • Photo: A tattooed Naga elder

    Unbound: Going Head to Head

    In India’s Nagaland, aging fighters recall ruthless victory rites of yesteryear.

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    Explore India's Grassland Kingdom

    Kaziranga National Park shelters tigers, buffalo, and rhinos.

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    Video: Festival of Lights

    Diwali is to many Indians what Christmas is to Christians. The festival commemorates the victory of light over the forces of darkness.

  • Photo: Ben Stookesberry paddles in the Siang River India

    Raft the Siang River

    Kayaker Ben Stookesberry's must-do dream trip is to raft the Siang River in India. Learn more about this trip and others in our Ultimate Adventure Bucket List.

  • Photo: A langur monkey poised to jump from a rock

    Langur Monkeys Photo Gallery

    India's leaping langurs can be holy, helpful, or even pesky. Enjoy more photos of these playful primates in this gallery.

  • Photo: Ancient relief carving

    India’s Ancient Art

    In 1,500-year-old temples, Indian artists portrayed their gods as visions of perfection.

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