Situated in Tiruchirappalli district, on the banks of the River Kaveri (also spelt as Cauvery) is Tiruchirappalli, a city known for its educational institutions, industries, and temples. It is shortly called as “Tiruchi” or “Trichy”.
When this empire collapsed in 1565, Tiruchy came to be occupied in turn by the Nayaks of Madurai, the Marathas, the […]
Marina Beach
The Marina Beach is the second largest beach in a city after the Ocean Beach, San Francisco, California, the world’s longest city beach. If you want to escape the heat, hurry to Marina Beach, one of the longest beaches in the world. And also the most crowded all year through. What makes it special […]
Kapaleeshwar Temple
The Kapaleeshwar Temple located in Mylapore in Chennai is a fine example of eight-century Pallavan architecture and is the oldest temple in the city. This ancient Shiva Temple forms a nucleus for the crowded residential area of Mylapore.
You can find fragments of inscriptions dating back to 1250 AD. The 8th century Pallavan architecture and […]
Chennai, one of the four metropolitan cities in India, is often called the cultural capital of India for its deep-rooted traditions and long heritage. The city is a true reflection of this country’s diversity. Chennai has flourished into a charming and welcoming city, in a time span of just over 350 years. This city encourages […]
Alappuzha Town
Alappuzha, formerly known as Alleppey, in Kerala is surrounded by waterways and canals and is therefore also called the “Venice of the East.” Alappuzha is famous for the beautiful backwaters surrounding it. Many Kerala Backwater cruises begin or end in Alappuzha. The backwaters with water birds and flowers and greenery along their banks are a […]
The backwaters are an integral part of the people of Kerala both in terms of economy as well as lifestyle. They are also used for transportation of people and products between villages as well as towns. The boats used are termed as “Kettuvalloms” i.e. stitched boats since the boats are constructed by stitching coconut ropes […]
Jawaharlal Nehru Planetarium is a must see location in Bangalore. Visiting any of the shows here gives you a good view as well as factual knowledge on astronomy. Easily accessible from any corner of the city, the planetarium hosts daily shows of astronomy. It is a fascinating experience for the children and elders too.
The Jawaharlal […]
Pondicherry is richly cosmopolitan. A staggering number of 55 languages are spoken here. By an easy, relaxed set of people. Pondicherry town is a surprise in India. With grand boulevards and quiet promenades. You’ll be greeted with large bouquets of bougainvillea hanging over the ivory-coloured walls of colonial mansions.
Pondicherry with its ashram charm, is […]