India travel

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The largely uninhabited archipelago located south of Burma and northwest of Malaysia is the Andaman and Nicobar islands on the…

Chennakesava Temple – Belur

Usually a visit to a temple is to offer prayers and exit. But, there are many ancient temples in India…

Belur

Belur – the historical town is situated on the banks of River Yagachi in Hassan District of Karnataka. Belur was…

Kabini Dam

Kabini Dam is built over Kabini River (Kapila) and is located near Beechanahalli Village, Heggadadevanakote (H.D.Kote) taluk. It was built…

Shetty Kere – Mysore

On the Kozhikode-Mysore-Kollegal Highway, a small lake known as Shetty Kere attracts a lot of bird life. Though Lake Dalvoy…

Museums, Armory, and Galleries of Mehrangarh Fort – Jodhpur

Apart from the grand rooms, a visit to Museums, Armory, and Galleries of Mehrangarh Fort - Jodhpur is a must.…

Grand rooms of Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

The Grand rooms of Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur keeps you mesmerized and asking for more.  These rooms were built by different kings…

Mehrangarh Fort, Jodhpur

The magnificent fort of Mehrangarh rises in the desert and brings alive your imagination of forts from fairy tales. It…

Kalpetta

We chose to stay at Kalpetta as all the interesting places are around Kalpetta. We were also tempted to stay…

Manasa Devi Temple, Haridwar

Mansa Devi Temple is one of the oldest temples in Haridwar and is located on top of Bilwa Parvat. Bilwa…

Udupi Sri Krishna Temple

Udupi is famous for the Krishna Matha (monastery) established by the dwaitha philosopher Sri Madhvacharya in the 13th Century. The…

Kabini or Kapila River

The Kabini  or Kapila River, also called Kabani and Kapila, flows in southern India. It originates from Pakramthalam hills in…

Soochipara Falls

Soochipara Wateralls is also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls situated in the forests of Vellarimala, Wayanad district, Kerala. Soochi in…

Idagunji temple

Karnataka coastal region has many famous temples dedicated to various gods and goddesses. Many temples on this coast are dedicated…

Lord Shiva Statues in Nanjanagud Temple

Ramayana and Mahabharatha are famous for the narration of Indian culture (Samskrithi).  There are very few who have not heard…

Sirimane Waterfalls

When we planned to visit Sringeri again, I was determined to visit Sirimane waterfalls, which is around 20 Kms from…

Lakkidi view point, Wyanad

Lakkidi view point in Wayanad, Kerala offers a bird’s eye view of the rolling green hills, cliffs, and valleys. It…

Shri Kamakshi Sharada Temple, Hebbur

Shri Kamakshi Sharada Temple is situated in Hebbur, a village in Kunigal Taluk, Tumkur district of Karnataka. The temple is…

Umaid Bhawan Palace

Umaid Bhawan Palace is one of the most modern looking palaces built in the 20th century. As the palace is…

Channapattana – Channapatna

Have you ever played with a Channapattana toy? I have, and there are many children in South India who have…