The Guruvayur Temple, also known as Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple, is a Hindu temple that is dedicated to Lord Krishna, who was an avatar of Lord Vishnu. The temple is…
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The pride of Kerala, the Anamudi Peak is a mountain in the Western Ghats. Located amidst the Eravikulam National Park, the mountain is at an altitude of 2,695 m,…
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The Edakkal Caves are a pair of natural caves that are located near Edakkal, which is situated in the Wayanad district of Kerala, India. The caves are located about 1,200…
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Bhimtal is a picturesque town located in the state of Uttarakhand, India. The town is blessed with beautiful natural scenery and amazing climate that has made the place very popular…
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Gulmarg is an enchanting destination that enthralls the visitors all through the year. If the white-top mountains and the sight of of enthusiastic skiers going down the slope lure you…
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Solan is a charming city located in the state of Himachal Pradesh, India, and is known for its strikingly beautiful landscapes. The place is famous amongst tourists for its favorable…
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Whoever goes to McLeod Ganj, comes back with a yearning. It’s a place that whets your appetite for travel and leave you wanting for more. The changing colors of Dhauladhar…
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The town of Kufri is situated in the district of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh, India. The hill-top town offers visitors natural ski slopes as well as stunning views of the…
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Perched at a height of about 1,951 meters above sea level, this hill station in Himachal Pradesh is known for its illustrious history and a beautiful weather. It was set…
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Kangra is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. The city is very popular amongst tourists as well as devotees due to the number of temples that…
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Dalhousie is a quiet town located in Himachal Pradesh, India, and is quite popular among tourists looking for a relatively quiet vacation. Most of the attractions in the town hark…
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Dharamsala is a city located in Himachal Pradesh, India, and is known for being the home of the Dalai Lama. As a result, Tibetan culture is quite prominent in the…
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Chamba is a town located in Himachal Pradesh, India, and is situated along the banks of the Ravi River. The town is quite old with a well-documented history that goes…
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Chail is located in Himachal Pradesh, India. It used to be a small town until the 19th Century when Maharaja Bhupinder Singh of Patiala decided to make it his summer…
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Kullu and Manali are two towns located in Himachal Pradesh. They are about 40 km from each other. Together they form Kullu Manali Circuit. Attractions in Kullu and Manali Kullu…
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Gangtok is the capital of the Indian state of Sikkim and is also its largest town. It is a charming and picturesque place nestled within the Himalayan range. The town…
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Darjeeling, widely known as the ‘Queen of the Hills’, is a town located in West Bengal, India. It is famous for its surreal beauty, tea, and the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway.…
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The Chottanikkara Temple, also known as the Chottanikkara Bhagwathy Temple, is located near the town of Ernakulam in Kerala, India. The temple is dedicated to the Hindu goddess Bhagwati. The…
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The Eravikulam National Park is located in the Idukki district of Kerala in India. The Park is spread over 97 sq. km of area that includes rolling grasslands interspersed with…
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Famous for the steep and rewarding trek that leads up to the peak, and a heart-shaped lake which falls on the way, the Chembra Peak is the highest point on…
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The Wonderla Park is an amusement park in the city of Cochin, which aims at world-class standards. The naturally lush surroundings of Kochi, work in its favor as does the…
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Located a little way off Munnar, the Mattupetty dam is a popular item on a day itinerary from Munnar. Dams all over the world, with their display of man’s might…
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The Padmanbhaswamy Temple has recently become the media’s favorite with news of hidden treasure that was recovered from its basement. The new-found riches are not its only claim to fame.…
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Thekkady in Kerala is famous for the Periyar forest reserve. Outside of the reserve too, spice plantations, ranges of verdant mountains, and quaint towns lodged on hills, make this place…
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Home to the extremely popular Nehru Trophy Boat Race, the Vembanad Lake, the largest lake in Kerala, stretches as far as the eye can see. Straddling four districts, this lake…
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Hailed as the ‘Scotland of the East’, Shillong is located at an altitude of 4,908 feet above sea level. This capital city of Meghalaya is one of the cleanest destinations…
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The Casino Royale Goa is one of Asia’s largest offshore gaming casinos. A temple of the finest tables and card games and slots, this gaming house is unbeatable in style…
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Colva Beach is a sprawling 2.4 kilometer stretch of sun-kissed virgin sand amidst palm trees. It is one of the oldest and largest beaches of the region. Unlike Anjuna or…
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The history and romance surrounding Dona Paula, a small village in the suburbs of Panjim, Goa, has entranced locals and travelers since ages. It is a secluded bay with a…
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One of North Goa’s most popular attractions, Arambol Beach is known for its rocky beaches and otherworldly bohemian set-up. Home to hippies and regular travelers alike, Arambol Beach attracts many…
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The Rohtang Pass connects Kullu Valley to Spiti and Lahaul. It lies on the Pir Panjal Range The NH-21 passes through Rohtang Pass. The Pass also serves as a connection…
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The Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, is the closest that people living in India can come to living their celluloid dream. Equipped with everything needed to produce a full- length…
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In a city whose skyline is dominated by Mughal monuments and colonial architecture, the Akshardham Temple adds a new dimension. This magnificent Hindu temple is a colossal structure covering an…
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A magnificent archway standing at the crossroads of Rajpath- the India Gate is a war memorial dedicated to the 70000 Indian soldiers who lost their lives in the First World…
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The Jama Masjid in Delhi is the largest mosque in India- the country with the largest number of mosques. It is an architectural masterpiece constructed during the reign of Shah…
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The Lotus Temple in Delhi, a place of worship for those belonging to the Bahá’í faith, is one of the most visited architectural marvels of the world. It had opened…
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The Athirapally Falls in the southern state of Kerala in India is called the Niagara of India, even though its 80 foot vertical drop is half of that of Niagara..…
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A scenic luxurious village full of tranquility, Chapora Beach is one of the loveliest spots in Goa. Nestled at the mouth of the Chapora River, it is a pleasant change…
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Candolim Beach is the second largest beach in Goa. A continuation of the Calangute beach, it stretches lazily with its beautiful scrub-covered dunes. These dunes attract a lot of tourists…
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Stretched over 7km of luxurious sunny sands, Calangute Beach is one of Goa’s largest beaches. This beach does not boast of traditional boats or swaying palms; it does, however showcase…
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A charming façade of the quaint blue sea on one side and picturesque palm trees on the other, shelters the sunset sands of Anjuna Beach. The powdered white sands lined…
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Trust Kolkata to come up with grand renditions of architectural marvels – the Victoria Memorial that looks like the Taj Mahal, the Shaheed Minar that reminds one of Qutab Minar…
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Located in North Goa, Baga Beach is among the famous tourist spots of Goa that offer a joy-packed environment to water-sports lovers, foodies and party animals. 10km away from Mapsua,…
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The Science City in Kolkata was conceptualized around 1996 and fully opened to the public by the middle of 1997. In the wake of the super-hit 1993 Spielberg film Jurassic…
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Kolkata (erstwhile Calcutta) is full of grand edifices- mementos of the British empire. Nationalistic pride has, however, conferred on these pre-Victorian monuments, Indian names. Hence, the Ochterlony Monument, built in…
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Nicco Park is often called the Disneyland of West Bengal. Not because it really measures up to the world famous theme park in its conception and execution, but more so…
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Another powerful reminder of the British architectural work in Kolkata, the Howrah bridge stretches across the breadth of the Hooghly river (name for the Ganges in Kolkata) – a yawning…
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Calcutta (now Kolkata) had been the capital of India under the British rule from 1772 till 1911. Such a prolonged exposure to the modern British naturally brought to Calcutta a…
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A fine example of the Indo-Saracenic style of architecture, the Gateway of India is the second landmark of Mumbai, after the ‘Film City’. The construction of the Gateway of India…
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In 1198 AD, Qutub-ud-din-Aibak built the Qubbat-ul-Islam Mosque to the northeast of the present Qutub Minar. Around 1202, Qutub-ud-din Aibak constructed the Qutub Minar. The reason for the construction of…
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The history of the Red Fort is intertwined with the history of the Mughals, who made it their residence for centuries. In 1638, the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan shifted the…
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Noble. Eternal. Sublime. Taj Mahal – a 17th-century mausoleum on the banks of the Yamuna River in Agra – is a gleaming symbol of love, devotion, and craftsmanship. Erected by…
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The Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad district of Maharashtra were once used as a Buddhist monastery, with hundreds of teachers and students. The caves were constructed in two phases, the first…
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The Golden Temple, also called Sri Harmandir Sahib (meaning Temple of God), is a Sikh Gurdwara (place of worship), built by the fifth guru of the Sikhs, Guru Arjan Dev.…
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One of the most popular attractions in India, the Khajuraho Temples are the largest group of medieval Hindu and Jain temples. The temples are known for the erotic sculptures within.…
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Hawa Mahal is the most awe-inspiring sight in the city of Jaipur. It is also known as ‘Palace of Winds‘ because of its windows that allow the wind to flow…
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Ladakh is a large area of the northern and eastern Kashmir region. It is one of the highest regions in the world and consists of high plains and deep valleys.…
