Goa

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Goa – 6th in the Top 10 Nightlife cities in the world as per  National Geographic Travel Goa is an Indian destination visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. They come for its white sand beaches, nightlife, places of worship and World Heritage-listed architecture. History 1. According to Hindu mythology, Parasurama, incarnation Read More…

Srinagar

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Srinagar

Founded by Emperor Ashoka, Srinagar lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. Surrounded by Himalayan peaks its a favourite hill destination for millions through centuries Activities Stay in a house boat Take Read More…

Aranmula kannadi (Aranmula mirror)

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Aranmula kannadi (Aranmula mirror) is a  handmade metal-alloy mirror in Aranmula, a little village in the pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. Aranmula is  100 km around from Trivandrum, and reachable by road This is very famous in Kerala, and it represents the rich cultural and metallurgical heritage of the state This is made traditionally by a few Read More…

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

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This was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tippu Sultan.  Construction of this palace was started by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan This was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies, and stands out as an example of Indo-Islamic architecture in South India This is very close to  K Read More…

Goa

Goa – 6th in the Top 10 Nightlife cities in the world as per  National Geographic Travel Goa is an Indian destination visited by large numbers of international and domestic tourists each year. They come for its white sand beaches, nightlife, places of worship and World Heritage-listed architecture. History 1. According to Hindu mythology, Parasurama, incarnation Read More…

Srinagar

Founded by Emperor Ashoka, Srinagar lies on the banks of the Jhelum River, a tributary of the Indus, and Dal and Anchar lakes. The city is known for its natural environment, gardens, waterfronts and houseboats. Surrounded by Himalayan peaks its a favourite hill destination for millions through centuries Activities Stay in a house boat Take Read More…

Andaman and Nicobar islands

Andaman Place where first sun rays of 21st century fell The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the east of the Indian mainland geographically, float in splendid isolation in the Bay of Bengal. Once a hill range extending from Myanmar to Indonesia, these picturesque undulating islands, islets numbering around 572 Andaman is only place in Read More…

Aranmula kannadi (Aranmula mirror)

Aranmula kannadi (Aranmula mirror) is a  handmade metal-alloy mirror in Aranmula, a little village in the pathanamthitta district in Kerala, India. Aranmula is  100 km around from Trivandrum, and reachable by road This is very famous in Kerala, and it represents the rich cultural and metallurgical heritage of the state This is made traditionally by a few Read More…

Velankanni Marian shrine

This is a Roman Catholic Latin Rite Basilica  dedicated to Our Lady of Good Health. A simple chapel was initially built by some Portuguese sailors who washed ashore safely in 17th century.  Being one of the most frequented pilgrimage centres in India, this is also known as “the Lourdes of the East” This place is around Read More…

Tipu Sultan’s Summer Palace

This was the summer residence of the Mysorean ruler Tippu Sultan.  Construction of this palace was started by Hyder Ali and completed by Tipu Sultan This was built entirely teak and stands adorned with pillars, arches and balconies, and stands out as an example of Indo-Islamic architecture in South India This is very close to  K Read More…