Madurai has a long and well recorded history. As early as the 3rd century BC, Megasthenes visited, the city being referred to as “Methora” in his accounts. The city is also mentioned in Kautilya’s Arthashastra. Madurai has been described as the seat of the Pandyan Dynasty in Sangam... more

The History of Puducherry can be traced back to the 2nd century. The Periplus of the Erythraean Sea, of the early 2nd century, mentions a marketplace named Poduke (ch. 60), which G.W.B. Huntingford identified as possibly being Arikamedu (now part of Ariyankuppam), about 2 miles from the modern Pondicherry.... more

Megalithic burial urns, cairn circles and jars with burials dating to the very dawn of the Christian era have been discovered near Mamallapuram. The Sangam age poem Perumpāṇāṟṟuppaṭai relates the rule of King Thondaiman Ilam Thiraiyar at Kanchipuram of the Tondai Nadu port Nirppeyyaru which... more

The history of the capital of Uttarakhand, Dehradun (sometimes written as Dehra Doon, nicknamed “Doon Valley”) is linked to the story of Ramayana and Mahabharata. It is believed that after the battle between Ravan and Lord Ram, Lord Ram and his brother Laxman visited this site. Dronacharya,... more

The thinking that Rajasthan is an old desert land needs to change. The Wildlife National Parks in Rajasthan offer a fascinating diversity of terrain, flora and fauna. Each national parks and sanctuaries houses a large variety of animal from majestic tigers, leopards and other wildlife and a rich variety... more

Katra is a small town in the hilly northern state of Jammu and Kashmir. The town serves as the base camp for visiting the famous Ma Vaishno Devi Shrine, which is 13 Km uphill from Katra. Situated in the foothills of Trikuta Mountains, Katra is visited by more than 6.2 million devotees each year.... more

The city of Amritsar has a very rich heritage. The Golden Temple is the cradle of Amritsar with the city growing around it nurtured by its divine sanctity. It is one of the most sacred religious sites in India not only for Sikhs but also people from all religious backgrounds. Amritsar, literally a Pool... more

Tirupati also known as Tirumala, is far-famed for the Sri Venkateshwara Temple. The mandir is situated in the hill top of Tirumala, where the town is situated in the foothills. This temple town is an exciting and awe-inspiring tourism spot. As well-known, Tirupati is popularly known for Laddu – the... more

Located 60 km to the south of Chennai, Mahabalipuram (Mammalapuram) is an important tourist place of Tamil Nadu and is most famous for its spectacular monolithic structures. Some of the monuments in Mahabalipuram have also been recognized by the UNESCO and are must see for the tourists on their tour... more

Mahabalipuram is located on the Coromandel Coast facing the Bay of Bengal and is recognized all over the country for its legacy of magnificent monolithic structures. This magical town is situated in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu and is home to a large number of rock-cut caves and temples. Mahabalipuram... more