India is a historical and culturally rich nation with a lot of abandoned sites that still contain historical artefacts. Many sites with huge political, historical and cultural significance were abandoned many years ago due to a variety of causes, such as natural disasters, wars, climate change, etc.
Here are 5 stunning abandoned places you must explore in India
1. Poompuhar, Tamil Nadu
Poompuhar in Tamil Nadu was once known as Kaveripattinam. The city was the capital of the early Chola kings of Tamilakkam for a while. Sadly, a powerful sea storm in 500 AD washed away a large portion of the town. Researchers eventually found that the town in Tamil Nadu had been destroyed by floods.
2. Gandikota, Andhra Pradesh
Hidden in Andhra Pradesh’s rocky terrain, Gandikota’s fort stands tall, watching over the Pennar River. It was once a bustling hub, but today it is abandoned, with ancient walls and worn-out buildings showing the story of its rough past.
3. Ross Island, Andaman
Ross Island, now a reminder of India’s history under British rule, was once a bustling administration hub. However, it was abandoned following a major earthquake in 1941. The remains of Ross Island, now covered in thick greenery, convey a dark story of the past colonial era.
4. Hampi, Karnataka
In the 14th century, Hampi served as the capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. India’s Hampi has been recognized as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. The ancient city of India is made up of over 300 stone buildings as well as markets, watchtowers, palaces and temples that date back about 800 years.
5. Lothal, Gujarat
After it was found in 1954, the Archaeological Society of India (ASI) conducted research at Lothal in Gujarat between 1955 and 1960. It is regarded as one of India’s most significant archaeological sites from the Indus Valley civilization, which extended into what is now Pakistan.
