MV Maa – Abandoned Shipwreck

Some wrecks disappear quickly, devoured by the sea or dismantled far from public view. And then there are those that, against all odds, remain, become symbols, and change the face of the places where they are found. This is the case of the MV Maa, a Bangladeshi cargo ship that has been stranded on Tenneti […]

September 24, 2025
The palace beneath Amer Hill

Walking through the narrow streets that run alongside Amer Fort is an experience rich in contrasts: historic architecture, artisan workshops and temples surrounded by greenery. Along this route, after a couple of shops and small shrines, you come across a large haveli that is very reminiscent of an ancient palace. It does not appear in […]

August 28, 2025
Odhi Bawan

Hidden among the dense vegetation of the Aravalli Hills, in the heart of Jaipur’s Nahargarh National Park, stands a palace that few people know about. It does not appear in official tourist guides and is not signposted along the main trails, but it has withstood the elements for over a century. It is Odhi Bhawan, […]

August 24, 2025
Kuldhara & Khaba Fort

In the heart of Rajasthan lies the abandoned village of Kuldhara, now shrouded in legend. The rectangular site (861 x 261 metres) was organised around a temple dedicated to the mother goddess. Three main roads ran longitudinally, intersected by narrow alleys, while the remains of the city walls are still visible on the north and […]

August 17, 2025
The Hidden Temples of Udai Sagar

A few kilometres east of Udaipur, in Rajasthan, Lake Udai Sagar appears as a tranquil expanse of water. However, hidden in the wild vegetation, the ruins of ancient temples emerge, in particular one dedicated to Shiva. History and Origins of the Lake Lake Udai Sagar was built in 1565 by Maharana Udai Singh II, the […]

August 15, 2025
Kolkata and its colonial past

In Kolkata, the former capital of British India, entire neighbourhoods still boast colonial buildings with imposing architecture but in precarious condition. Shovabazar, Bagbazar, Chitpur and the streets around College Street are dotted with buildings that were once symbols of prestige and power, now marked by water damage, peeling walls and exposed beams. Life goes on […]

August 11, 2025
Beatles Ashram

Among the silent paths of Rajaji National Park, at the foot of the Himalayas, hides one of the most iconic places of 20th-century pop and spiritual culture: the Beatles Ashram, also known as Chaurasi Kutia (84 Huts). It was here, amidst the jungle-infested ruins and abandoned meditative domes, that the Beatles found refuge in 1968, […]

June 3, 2025
Kolkata’s forgotten crematorium

At first glance, the abandoned building in Park Circus, a central area of Kolkata, could be mistaken for a church. It has a small bell tower, a red-tiled roof and Gothic arches reminiscent of European religious architecture. But the reality is quite different: it is not a place of worship, but an old, disused Christian […]

April 22, 2025
Ross Island

Ross Island, located in the Andaman archipelago, was for a long time the centre of British administration in this remote part of India. Today, the island lies in ruins, with centuries-old Banyan trees slowly taking over its buildings.  History of Ross Island Between 1789 and 1792, a hospital and sanatorium were built on nearby Ross […]

March 11, 2025
The Rohingya Shipwreck at Neil Island

The world abounds with abandoned places, each with a story to tell. But what happens when an abandoned place becomes the setting for a human drama? Such is the case with Shaheed Dweep (formerly known as Neil Island in the archipelago of Andaman Islands), the scene of a tragic shipwreck involving a group of Rohingya […]

March 6, 2025