Remarkably carved into a gigantic rock, Ajanta Caves in India, located in the middle of nowhere, is an edifice not to missed. However, this glorious structure shares it’s magnificence with Ellora caves carved adjacent to it. Around 29 tiny caves were carved at Ajanta between 2nd Century BC and 6th Century AD. And a bunch of 34 caves at Ellora were whittled between 6th and 11the Century AD. These caves are located in northern region of Maharashtra, India, around 250 miles (400 kms) away from Mumbai. Reaching Ajanta and Ellora Caves is as adventurous as the cave itself. If you plan to visit the site through local train there, the nearest railway station is Aurangabad, which is 45 minutes away from the caves. Or you can opt to directly take a flight to Aurangabad, and take a  [...]

Location: The sun temple is located at Konark in Orissa. It is also known as the black Pagoda. This monumental structure is from the thirteenth century. It was constructed by King Narasimhadeva of the Eastern Ganga dynasty. The Konark temple was created from weathered and oxidizing sandstone. It is credited as a World Heritage Site and is one of the most well renowned temples in India. It is also listed as one of the seven wonders of India. Design and Architecture: The structure is intricately decorated with stone carving. The temple is in the form of the chariot of the Surya. Surya or Arka is the sun god. The complete complex of temples was formed in the design of a huge chariot on twelve pairs of beautifully decorated wheels which is being pulled by seven glorious horses. The  [...]

Location: These well known monumental caves are a cluster of rock cut monuments. It is located deep in the lush green pristine forests of the Sanjay Gandhi National Park. This nature reserve is situated towards the north of Borivali, in the western outskirts of Mumbai, India. Distance wise it is 7 km away from borivali railway station and 6 km from the National park gate. Tourists are allowed inside the park after 7:30am. Transport to the caves is available by bus every hour. Kanheri caves depict the Buddhist influence on the art and culture of India. The word Kanheri is from the Sanskrit word ‘krishnagiri’ which generally means black in color. These caves were designed from a huge basaltic rock formation. History: The origin of the caves is from the first century BCE to the ninth  [...]

The Eastern part of India is known for its splendid places to visit, the rich and the varied culture and the amazing natural wonders. One such place in the Eastern part of the country is Darjeeling. Darjeeling is more popularly known as the “Queen of the Hills”. This place is extremely beautiful with its rolling green hills and the lush green meadows. Darjeeling has also been ranked as the World Heritage Site under UNESCO. Accommodation There are many places where you can reside in Darjeeling. There are a number of lodges and resorts in the area. The famous Planter's Club is the most amazing place where you can stay. Apart from this, you can also reside in the sorrounding places. Dining The local food is simply amazing there. You can find the best variety of pork and meat  [...]

Shimla or more popularly known as Simla is an amazing tourist destination set in the lap of the Himalayas in India. Capital of Himachal Pradesh, this place is known for its scenic beauty, rolling hills, well known schools and colleges and its exquisite honeymoon locations. There are amazing places to visit in Shimla. Shimla has the most picturesque locations and is a home to some of the best monuments which have been preserved from the time the British ruled in India. One of the foremost places to visit in Shimla is the Ridge. The ridge is the most important place. You can get an entire view of the town and the sorrounding hills from that place. There are plenty of eateries and the most famous church of Shimla, the neo- Gothic church stands tall there. Other attractions on the Ridge  [...]

Bangalore or more famously known as “Bengaluru” is the capital city of Karnataka. This city has been nicknamed as the “Silicon valley” or the “Garden city” of India. This city is located on the Deccan Plateau, which is on the south-eastern part of Karnataka. This place is also known as the third most populous city. There are many places where you can visit in Bengaluru. Vidhana Soudha is the state legislative house of Karnataka. The architecture of the building is based on the Dravidian style which comprises of richly done up pillars and structures. Bangalore Palace was constructed by the Maharaja of Mysore. The building had been neglected as a tourist attraction for many years but now it has become a major tourist destination. Tipu Sultan's Palace is another  [...]

The land of rich culture, tradition, exquisite beauty,festivals and more famously known as the “city of joy” is Kolkata. Kolkata is located on the eastern side of the country. It is a place where intellectuals like Rabindranath Tagore,Amartya Sen and Sri Aurobindo, fighter like Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose, poet like Henry Louis Vivian Derozio. Kolkata was the capital city of India, during the rule of the British East India Company. It is also known to the the “land of Goddess Kali” and the much known “Durga Puja” marks the epitome of the Bengalis. Shantiniketan is a small town in Bolpur at Birbhum district in West Bengal around 180 kms from Kolkata. This place is extremely important as its the house to the fanous “Visva Bharati University”, founded by Rabindranath  [...]

The Tirupati Temple in India is considered to be the most sacred and the most richest temple in the world. This is a highly worshipped temple in the Southern part of the country and is a major pilgrimage center in South India. This place is located 67 km from Chitoor in Tirupati, which is a district in the southern tip of Andhra Pradesh. The temple is said to be located on a hill in Tirumala. This is a conglomeration of seven hills which are known as “Seshachalam and Venkatachalam” which are 853m above the sea level. About the Temple This temple is known for its “vibrant and colorful culture which also speaks volumes about its grand past. Pilgrims have to climb the hill before they get onto the worshipping place, and this is not an easy task. It is believed that those who  [...]