Beginning with the 12,000-year-old cave paintings of Bhimbetka, up to the Bahai House of Worship, a blinding masterpiece of twentieth-century engineering and design, the wealth of creative genius, brilliant skill and endeavour of its people are evident in Indias man-made wonders. Between the soaring medieval temples of the South and dramatically perched Buddhist monasteries of the North; the uniquely ornamented stepwells of the West and the grand Victoria Memorial, a symbol of British supremacy in the East, lie massive forts, fairy-tale palaces, tombs of Sultans, ruined ancient cities, statuesque cathedrals, and of course, the resplendent Taj Mahal.
Along with these are the wonders bestowed on India by nature. In a country blessed with astoundingly diverse ecology and terrain, these range from the mighty Himalayan peaks of Nanda Devi and Kanchenjunga to the elephant-inhabited lush tropical forests of Periyar, and from the pristine-white island beaches of Lakshadweep to the tiger-infested delta of two legendary rivers: the Ganga and the Brahmaputra.
Showcased in this book, in a feast of lavish colour photographs and lucid text, are 100 fabulous destinations that evoke the wonder that is India.
About the Author
Nirad Grover studied history at Delhi University, and took up a career in travel photojournalism. His work has been published in many Indian and international journals and newspapers. Having a variety of interests, Grover has edited and contributed to books on history, travel, wildlife and other diverse subjects.
