Istanbul – Home to Grand Bazaar, the world’s most visited tourist attraction in 2014 Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. History The earliest known settlement dates from 6700 BC Continuosly inhabited Read More…
Daman – For golden beaches and potpourri of Indian and Portuguese cultures Daman is a city in the union territory of Daman and Diu, on India’s west coast. In the north, St. Jerome Fort, also known as Nani Daman Fort, recalls the area’s Portuguese colonial past. Across the Daman Ganga River, Moti Daman Fort holds the ruins Read More…
New York – The big Apple New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. History In the precolonial era, the area of present-day New York City Read More…
Rameshwaram Temple with longest corridor Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple. Gandamadana Read More…
Lucerne – Unexposed beautiful Swiss town The most beautiful Swizz city Nestled at the foot of the majestic Swiss Alps and on the shores of crystal blue Lake Lucerne . With snow covered mountains, blue lake, the world’s steepest cogwheel railroad, the oldest covered bridge in Europe , World’s leading classical concert hall- Lucern is a truely Read More…
Ho Chi Minh City where you can see an amazing network of war time tunnels Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) is a city in southern Vietnam famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War. It’s also known for its French colonial landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, made entirely of materials Read More…
Pahalgam – Beautiful valley where Amarnath yatra starts and mytholigical Sheshnag (serpant god) lives Pahalgam is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination and hill station with lush green meadows and pristine waters History For cwnturies Pehalgam was an unoticed hilly region where nomadic tribes Read More…
Vadodara – Where you can see the largest private dwelling built till date ( Laxmi Vilas Palace) Vadodara, Gujarat’s third largest city, is considered the state’s cultural capital. It is also called “Garden City” History According to historians, Vadodara’s history is over 2,000 years old The first recorded history of the city is that of Read More…
Udaipur -most romantic place in Indian sub-continent Udaipur is known as the “City of Lakes”. It is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar and sometimes referred to as “White city of India”. History The remains of ~4000 year-old civilization have been excavated at “Dhoolkot” The Ahar River bank was inhabited by men in about 2000 B.C. Read More…
Sintra – Royal sanctuary of Portugal with history and mistery Sintra is a resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, near the capital, Lisbon. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. History 1 The earliest remnants of human occupation were discovered in Penha Verde: dating to Read More…
Istanbul – Home to Grand Bazaar, the world’s most visited tourist attraction in 2014 Istanbul is a major city in Turkey that straddles Europe and Asia across the Bosphorus Strait. Its Old City reflects cultural influences of the many empires that once ruled here. History The earliest known settlement dates from 6700 BC Continuosly inhabited Read More…
Daman – For golden beaches and potpourri of Indian and Portuguese cultures Daman is a city in the union territory of Daman and Diu, on India’s west coast. In the north, St. Jerome Fort, also known as Nani Daman Fort, recalls the area’s Portuguese colonial past. Across the Daman Ganga River, Moti Daman Fort holds the ruins Read More…
New York – The big Apple New York City comprises 5 boroughs sitting where the Hudson River meets the Atlantic Ocean. Its iconic sites include skyscrapers such as the Empire State Building and sprawling Central Park. Broadway theater is staged in neon-lit Times Square. History In the precolonial era, the area of present-day New York City Read More…
Rameshwaram Temple with longest corridor Rameswaram is a town on Pamban Island, in the southeast Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It’s known for Ramanathaswamy Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site with ornate corridors, huge sculpted pillars and sacred water tanks. Devotees bathe in the waters of Agni Theertham, off the beach east of the temple. Gandamadana Read More…
Lucerne – Unexposed beautiful Swiss town The most beautiful Swizz city Nestled at the foot of the majestic Swiss Alps and on the shores of crystal blue Lake Lucerne . With snow covered mountains, blue lake, the world’s steepest cogwheel railroad, the oldest covered bridge in Europe , World’s leading classical concert hall- Lucern is a truely Read More…
Ho Chi Minh City where you can see an amazing network of war time tunnels Ho Chi Minh City (commonly known as Saigon) is a city in southern Vietnam famous for the pivotal role it played in the Vietnam War. It’s also known for its French colonial landmarks, including Notre-Dame Cathedral, made entirely of materials Read More…
Pahalgam – Beautiful valley where Amarnath yatra starts and mytholigical Sheshnag (serpant god) lives Pahalgam is located in the western part of the state of Jammu and Kashmir. It is a popular tourist destination and hill station with lush green meadows and pristine waters History For cwnturies Pehalgam was an unoticed hilly region where nomadic tribes Read More…
Vadodara – Where you can see the largest private dwelling built till date ( Laxmi Vilas Palace) Vadodara, Gujarat’s third largest city, is considered the state’s cultural capital. It is also called “Garden City” History According to historians, Vadodara’s history is over 2,000 years old The first recorded history of the city is that of Read More…
Udaipur -most romantic place in Indian sub-continent Udaipur is known as the “City of Lakes”. It is the historic capital of the kingdom of Mewar and sometimes referred to as “White city of India”. History The remains of ~4000 year-old civilization have been excavated at “Dhoolkot” The Ahar River bank was inhabited by men in about 2000 B.C. Read More…
Sintra – Royal sanctuary of Portugal with history and mistery Sintra is a resort town in the foothills of Portugal’s Sintra Mountains, near the capital, Lisbon. A longtime royal sanctuary, its forested terrain is studded with pastel-colored villas and palaces. History 1 The earliest remnants of human occupation were discovered in Penha Verde: dating to Read More…