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Marseille

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Marseille -Oldest city in France and  melting pot of Greek and European art and history Marseille is a mixture of North African culture meeting colonial French grandeur, Marseille is home to much of France’s maritime culture and it has a healthy tourist industry. A few kilometers from Marseille, on the rocky island is the castle Read More…

Gangtok Where you can see world’s 3rd highest mountain

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Location: Sikkim, India Destination type: Hill station Gangtok is abundant in natural beauty and has various natural attractions such as the Tsomgo Lake, Ban Jhakri falls, Tashi viewpoint and more History The earliest records date from the construction of the hermitic Gangtok monastery in 1716 Gangtok remained a small hamlet until the construction of the Enchey Monastery in 1840 made Read More…

Kalpitiya – Upcoming Srilankan destination

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Location: Sri Lanka Destination type: Beaches Kalpitiya is located in Puttalam district, North Western province of Sri Lanka. It is known for its natural environment. History Records going far back reveal that the peninsula was associated with maritime trade a since ancient times . It was called Arasadi then It was first colonised by the Portuguese in early Read More…

Dhrarmasala

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Dharmasala – Hilmalayan hill station known as Little Lhasa Dharamshala is a city in the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. Surrounded by cedar forests on the edge of the Himalayas, this hillside city is home to the Dalai Lama and the Tibetan government-in-exile History Dynasty of Kangra, a royal family ruled the region for two millennia Read More…

Amritsar

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Amritsar Where Indo-Pak border ceremony is witnessed by 3000-4000 people everyday One of the most attractive destinations for NRI s visiting India and sacred place to Sikh religion. Mythological and historical importance is there for this city. The Gurudwara Harmandir Sahib or Golden Temple is situated here History History The city is believed to be Read More…

Kangaroo Island

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Kangaroo island Home to world’s oldest bee sanctuary and six conservation parks Kangaroo Island is one of South Australia’s most popular tourist attractions, attracting over 140,000 visitors each year, with international visitors, primarily from Europe, accounting for more than 25% of these visits. History It is thought that Aboriginal tribes occupied it as long ago Read More…

Varkala

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Varkala- Upcoming beach destination sought out by backpackers and redemption seekers Varkala is a coastal town which attracts tourists and pilgrims. If you’re looking for beaches and are fed up with the crowds and prices at Kovalam, then its well worth checking out Varkala. Varkala is a new place to hang out in India and has Read More…

Mussoorie

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Mussoorie – Himalayan hill station called Queen of hills Nestled amidst the foothills of the Garhwal Himalayan ranges, Mussoorie, also known as Queen of The Hills, stands at an altitude of 7000 feet above sea level, and has a cool, pleasant climate throughout the year. The pristine, natural beauty of Mussoorie makes it a very popular choice of Read More…

Baku

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Baku World’s lowest lying National Capital  It’s famed for its medieval walled old city, which contains the Palace of the Shirvanshahs, a vast royal complex, and the iconic stone Maiden Tower. Contemporary landmarks include the Zaha Hadid–designed Heydar Aliyev Center, and the Flame Towers. History  Baku was founded at least before the 5th century AD Read More…

Coorg

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Coorg – Scotland of India Kodagu, also known as Coorg, is a rural district in the southwest Indian state of Karnataka. . It is famous for its scenic beauty and coffee plantations. The climate and meadows earned it the name Scotland of India History The Kodavas were the earliest inhabitants and agriculturists in Kodagu, having lived there Read More…