Google Earth Scavenger Hunt – India

Welcome to our Google Earth Scavenger Hunt!

To start your virtual adventure, click the link below and use the search bar to find the famous India city or landmark.  Write down the latitude and longitude, and then see if you were correct using our answer key below!

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1. The Taj Mahal is a famous Indian landmark and tourist attraction, attracting more than a million tourists every year. Find the Taj Mahal on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

2. The capital of India is New Delhi. Find New Delhi on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

3. There are three bodies of water around India; the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal. Find one of these three bodies of water on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

4. About 3/4 of the Thar Desert is located in India and forms a natural border between India and Pakistan. Find the Thar Desert on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

5. The longest river in India is the Ganges River and is the most sacred river to the Hindus. Find the Ganges River on Google Earth and provide its coordinates:

• • Latitude:
  • Longitude:

Answer Key

1. Taj Mahal coordinates:

• • Latitude: 27° 10′ 30” North
  • Longitude: 78° 2′ 31” East

2. New Delhi, India coordinates: 

• • Latitude: 28° 36′ 50” North
  • Longitude: 77° 12′ 32” East

3. Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal coordinates: 

• • Indian Ocean Latitude: 33° 8′ 11” South
  • Indian Ocean Longitude: 81° 49′ 34” East
  • Arabian Sea Latitude: 12° 14′ 59” North
  • Arabian Sea Longitude: 64° 20′ 12” East
  • Bay of Bengal Latitude: 13° 31′ 54” North
  • Bay of Bengal Longitude: 87° 32′ 20” East

4. Thar Desert coordinates: 

• • Latitude: 27° 28′ 10” North
  • Longitude: 70° 37′ 17” East

5. Ganges River coordinates: 

• • Latitude: 25° 32′ 15” North
  • Longitude: 83° 11′ 45” East