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Valley of the kings, Tomb of pharaoh tutankhamun, Luxor, Egypt

Nestled on the west bank of the Nile and once known as the Place of Truth or the Great Necropolis of Millions of Years of Pharaoh, the Valley of the Kings is the primary place of burial of the Pharaohs of the 11th to 16th century BC.

This place is home to over 63 chambers and tombs that are adorned with intriguing artworks related to Egyptian mythology.

Location: Luxor, Luxor Governorate, Egypt

Timings: 6 AM to 5 PM, on all days

Entry Fee: INR 380 for 3 tombs of choice & INR 760 for KV62