Kochi colonial name Cochin is a vibrant city situated on the south-west coast of the Indian peninsula in the breathtakingly scenic and prosperous state of Kerala, hailed as ‘God’s Own Country’. Its strategic importance over the centuries is underlined by the sobriquet Queen of the Arabian Sea. Informally, Cochin is also referred to as the Gateway to Kerala. Kochi is… Continue reading Kochi – God’s Own Country
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Family Holidays
Aizawl – The Home Of The Highlanders
Aizawl is a bustling town in the remote northeast part ofIndia. It is the scenic capital of the north-eastern state of Mizoram. It is the largest city in the whole state with an area of 3576 square kilometres. Aizawl literally stands for “the home of the highlanders”, which has been rightly proved by the beauty… Continue reading Aizawl – The Home Of The Highlanders
Agra – City Of Love Monument
The beautiful city is situated on the banks of holy river Yamuna. Agra is the third largest city in the state of Utter Pradesh in India and a prominent tourist destination in the country. Millions of tourists visit Agra from all across the world every year to see the beauty of majestic Taj Mahal and… Continue reading Agra – City Of Love Monument
Pondicherry – Give Time A Break
“Give time a break”. And that is indeed one of the more attractive features of Pondicherry. So relax, put your feet up, switch off your cell phone, and forget all about returning to work on Monday morning. Enjoy a fine meal with a glass of wine, rent a bicycle and take a ride at the… Continue reading Pondicherry – Give Time A Break
Bharatpur a paradise to visit for 230 species of birds
Bharatpur is the place that would surely answer your question as to why Dr Salim Ali was so fascinated with birds Period. It’s not the beauty or the variety but sheer enormity of the region and the ease with which the birds have accepted this meagre offering from us human makes Bharatpur area and its… Continue reading Bharatpur a paradise to visit for 230 species of birds
Lakshadweep:One of the world’s most spectacular tropical island system
Lakshadweep means ‘a hundred thousand islands’ in Malayalam, the local language. However there are only 36 islands having a total area of 32 sq. kilometers. It is the tiniest Union Territory of India with 12 atolls, 3 reefs and 5 submerged banks. Ten Islands are inhabited. They are Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kalpeni,… Continue reading Lakshadweep:One of the world’s most spectacular tropical island system
Allahabad City of God
Allahabad formerly known as Prayag , according to Hindu mythology, the creator god Lord Brahma chose a piece of land at which the three sacred rivers – the Ganga, the Yamuna and the mythical Saraswati – would flow into a quiet confluence.That land, now known as Allahabad (“City ofGod”), is one of the most sacred pilgrimage destinations… Continue reading Allahabad City of God
Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs
Amritsar, which literally means a pool of nectar, lies twenty kilometres east of the lndo-Pakistan border, is the Punjab state’s second largest town. It was founded in 1577 by Ram Das, the fourth guru of the Sikhs. Here a tank was excavated and a temple was got built by the Fifth Guru, Guru Arjan Dev… Continue reading Amritsar – Holiest Place For The Sikhs
Mount Abu – The only hill station in Rajasthan
Mount Abu – The only hill station in Rajasthan, Mount Abu retreat set amidst the lush forested hills . Dilwara Jain Temples, Guru Shikhar, Nakki Lake. Mount Abu is the only hill station in Aravalli Range of Rajasthan is located at an elevation of 1220 meters. Mount Abu is 58 km from Palanpur (Gujarat),214 kms from Ahmedabad,… Continue reading Mount Abu – The only hill station in Rajasthan
Family Holidays In Delhi
Delhi serves as the seat of the Government of the National Capital Territory of New Delhi and the Government of India. The leading 20th century British architect Edwin Lutyens initially planned the city. New Delhi is an international metropolis having recreational facilities and with excellent tourist spots. One of the remarkable features of Delhi is… Continue reading Family Holidays In Delhi