Ajanta & Ellora – Inspiring artists for last 1600 years Rock cut caves where masterpieces of Buddhist art can be seen.These are a group of monastic caves which housed several Buddhist monks and learners. History Ajanta Caves date back to the time between 2nd century BCE to 480 or 650 CE. On 28 April 1819, Read More…
Kodaikanal – Princess of hill stations Kodaikanal is a hill town in the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s set in an area of granite cliffs, forested valleys, lakes, waterfalls and grassy hills. At 2,000 meters above sea level, the town centers around man-made, star-shaped Kodaikanal Lake, bordered by evergreen forest. History The ancient Read More…
Banos – Gateway to Amazon It’s known for access to trails on the active Tungurahua volcano just south, and for its mineral-rich hot springs. The central Church of Our Lady of Holy Water in Banos has paintings depicting miracles attributed to the Virgin Mary. History Ecuador was populated by Indian tribes before Europeans arrived in Read More…
Sydney- the emarald city with iconic climbable bridge Sydney is best known for its harbourfront Sydney Opera House, with a distinctive sail-like design. Massive Darling Harbour and the smaller Circular Quay port are hubs of waterside life, with the arched Harbour Bridge and esteemed Royal Botanic Garden nearby. Sydney Tower’s outdoor platform, the Skywalk, offers Read More…
“The green paradise ” hidden out of popular tourist circuit Wayanad is a district located in the north-east region of the Indian state of Kerala It is known for its cool highland climate, misty peaks and its virgin forests. It is often called the spice garden of the south. History In the ancient times this Read More…
Hampi, on the banks of Thungabhadra river, was the capital city of Vijayanagara empire. Remnants of the sophisticated city of 14th-16th century include many forts, royal and sacred complexes, temples, etc. It is listed as Group of Monuments at Hampi in UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is in eastern part of Central Karnataka. It is approachable by Read More…
Royapuram railway station, inaugurated by the then Governor of Madras, Lord Harris, is one of the oldest railway stations in Indian subcontinent, and is the first railway station in South India The original structures of the other two old stations (Bombay and Thane) are not operational.
Lodi Gardens is a park spread over 90 acres at the heart of the city in Delhi. It is located in Lodi Road between Khan Market and Safdarjung Tomb. This park has tombs of Sikandar Lodi and others in Lodi Dynasty in Delhi Sultanate. Tomb of Sikandar Lodi was created by his son Ibrahim Lodi. Read More…
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…
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…