tech2 News Staff

Google now allows users to explore 31 more Indian heritage sites on Google Maps and Google Cultural Institute. Now, people across the world can virtually visit these sites and also get a panaromic view of the structure.

Google along with the support from Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), Delhi Tourism and Transport Development Corporation, Maharashtra Tourism and Karnataka State Archaeological Department, will be releasing a new 360-degree online imagery of the monuments. The list of these 31 monuments includes the Gateway of India, Mysore Palace, Nalanda University, Thanjavur Temple and more.

With the new inclusions, the list of ASI locations now increases to 127, which includes support for sites like Taj Mahal, Safdarjung Tomb and Ellora Caves.

Recently, India's Taj Mahal was ranked third in the list of the top 10 Street View destinations in Asia by Google. In the Google Asia Pacific Blog, the search giant wrote Taj Mahal, which was published on Street View in February 2014, has emerged as one of the most popular Asian places for global virtual travelers. It was viewed by people not only in India but also in Singapore, Australia, Korea, Philippines and Malaysia.

Such initiatives could help boost tourism in India.