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India’s Wildlife

Over the years places like Mahabaleshwar have developed para-gliding, and parachute rides.
It takes your breath away, watching the beauty of the hill station from a height.
The valley below and the sky kissing the earth far away has its own beauty.
The Buddhist monastery of Bir in Kangra, has been the venue for national [...]

The Pushkar Fair

The ancient town of Pushkar is transformed into a spectacular fair ground in the month of Kartik.
The fair attracts a great number of tourists from far and wide.
It has become one of the country’s largest fairs.
The fairgrounds reverberate with festivity, as rows of make shift stalls display a bewildering array of items [...]

Nature Retreats

Chail is located at 43 km higher then Shimla it was created by Maharaja of Patiala who was banned from Shimla as a result of a mild romantic fling at scandal point on Shimla’s Mall.
He created his own seventy-five acre Himalayan resort, which has now become a well-known tourist spot.
Chail is set amidst [...]

Beaches of India

Beaches provide a nice change from the hectic everyday life and if you are looking for a change, then hop on to the nearest beach site with your family and catch up with the lost time.
India offers several wonderful beach areas.
Some of the best beach resort options include Juhu, Marine Drive and Chowpatty Beaches [...]

Architectural Wonders of Ahmedabad

Ahmedabad is rich in architectural art.
Below we will explore four of these spectacular sites.
Built by Ahmad Shah in 1423, Jama Masjid is the primary mosque of the Islamic era, situated at the heart of the city.
The mosque was built in the Indo- Saracenic architectural era and is said to be the most [...]

Peaceful Getaways

Vacations can be hectic.
India is so rich in variety that it is hard to see everything.
Taking time to visit the more serene areas of the country will help revive your spirit and make your vacation all the more enjoyable.
Let’s explore some of these peaceful mountain escapes.
Located at the elevation of [...]

Silence and Snakes

One of the least disturbed forests of ‘God’s own country’ the Silent Valley.
It is named so because it is devoid of the most common sound found in the Rain forests–the incessant chirping of cicadas.
The local name of the forest is ‘Sairandhri’, another name of Draupadi, the wife of the Pandavas.
Some believe its [...]

Elephanta caves

The Elephanta caves are thought to date back to the Silhara kings belonging to the period between 9th - 12th centuries.
Legends and history suggest that the great warrior prince of Chalukya dynasty Pulkesin ll, raised the shrine to celebrate his victory.
Some historians also suggest that the Kalchuri King Krishnaraja built these caves in [...]

A Train Ride to Remember

Welcome aboard the Royal Retreat, the pride of India, the wonderful wonder, unparallel, unique and unforgettable Palace On Wheels.
Palace on Wheels has been rated amongst the top ten luxury trains of the world.
It happens to be one of the finest ways to travel through the intoxicating, incomparable, incredible, impressive, inimitable, inspirational land of [...]

Spectacular nature Walks

Located thirty-eight kms from Mannarkkad, is a place consisting of generally hilly highland terrain, fed by the tributaries of the River Cauvery.
An extensive mountain valley above the crest of the Ghat ranges with numerous rivulets of the Bhavani River.
Mainly tribes and some settlers from Tamil Nadu inhabit Attapady.
A beautiful blend of mountains, [...]