This ancient and imposing fort on the river Tiracol is perhaps the best preserved and most visited fort in Goa. This is partly due to the Fort having been converted into an exclusive hotel. However, even with the modernizations made by the hotel, the fort is still steeped in historical lore and has... more
This ancient behemoth, still well-preserved and standing proud today is considered to be one of the foremost coastal forts in Goa. Mormugao was an important port for Portuguese ships. It is said that the fortress, which is just a few kilometres away from the Mormugao port, was built to guard the... more
The official residence of the governor of Goa, known as “Raj Bhavan”, is located at the extreme end of a narrow cape jutting into the Arabian Sea , it is one of the Palaces of historical and architectural significance and antiquity in Goa. Earlier, during the Portuguese regime, it was... more
Deriving its name from the Hindu Epic the Ramayana, this ancient fort far predates the Portuguese rule in Goa, making it one of the oldest forts in Goa. Though time and the elements have weathered this proud structure, it still stands today, guarding the mouth of the Sal River and commanding... more
Standing on the crumbling ramparts of what was once the most formidable and impregnable of the Portuguese forts in India, one looks out at a panoramic ocean vista, witnessing the confluence of the Mandovi River and Arabian Sea, over which the fort has kept watch for more than four hundred... more
An ancient and historically significant fort, this fort is today little more than a ruin being swiftly reclaimed by nature. Little remains of its wonder and glory save an archway over the road leading to the Rachol seminary and a dried up moat surrounding the hill upon which the seminary sits.... more
Standing tall and proud overseeing and protecting the taluka of Bardez, across the river from the capital city of Panaji, this fort was one of the first bastions of the Portuguese rulers against enemy invasion. The structure exudes majesty and grandeur and though it is not the biggest fort in Goa,... more
Although this is one of the smaller forts in Goa, it has gained a name for itself, not only for being one of only two inland forts which have survived into the 21 st century, but also for the panoramic vistas that can be seen from its ramparts. This fort is surrounded on all sides by exceptionally... more
Kozhikode is a coastal city in the south Indian state of Kerala. Kozhikode, also known as Calicut, is a city in the state of Kerala in southern India on the Malabar Coast. Kozhikode, the most important region of Malabar in yesteryears, was the capital of the powerful Zamorins and once a renowned... more
Bannerghatta National Park is located at a distance of 22 km south of Bangalore. The Bannerghatta National Park is hailed as one of the most famous and prominent of all national parks in India. The park, which was established in 1971, which gradually grown into the present Biological Park by 2002.... more
Karwar is situated on the bank of river kali, which is located on the west coast of Indian peninsula in Uttara Kannada district in the South Indian state of Karnataka. It is the administrative head quarters of North Kanara District in Karnataka and is a historic town as it has been a vibrant... more
Agumbe is a little village in the Shimoga district of the Malnad region in Karnataka. It is sometimes called “The Cherrapunji of the South” after Cherrapunji, in Northeast India. It is the most scenic place in the Southern part of India. Agumbe is a tiny hillstation tucked away in the... more
Rang ghar is an important archaeological monument in Assam and India. It is said to be the oldest amphitheatre in the whole of Asia and has often been referred to as the ‘Colosseum of the East’. Rang Ghar is located about 3 km from sivasagar town in Assam is the two stories... more
Tezpur in Assam is situated on the banks of river Brahmaputra, in Sonitpur district is a city and Urban Agglomeration and the administrative headquarters and municipal board of district. Tezpur has great contributions in art, culture and literature, in the history of Assam so its considered to be... more
Bhakra Dam is located at a gorge near the (now submerged) upstream Bhakra village in Bilaspur district of height 226 m, Right on the border of North Indian states of Punjab and Himachal Pradesh. Bhakra Dam is a concrete gravity dam across the Satluj River in Bilaspur,is the India’s second... more
Inaugurated in 1998, this museum is one of only two military museums in India. In fact, it is the only Naval aviation museum in all of Asia. The museum displays a number of aircraft that were used by the indian navy throughout its history. These are displayed outside in the museum’s open air... more
One of the least explored destinations in the country, Zanskar, located in the Ladakh region of Jammu and Kashmir. The Zanskar Range is a mountain range in the Indian state of Jammu and Kashmir that separates Zanskar from Ladakh. Geologically, the Zanskar Range is part of the Tethys Himalaya, an... more
Richly embroidered vestments, chalices and other sacred receptacles made out of precious metals and inlaid with precious and semi-precious stones, carved ivory, gorgeous paintings and statuary, all this and more is on display at the museum of Christian Art. The most unique aspect of this wonderful... more
Dudhwa National Park residing the areas of Lakhimpur & Kheri district of Uttar Pradesh and covers an area of 490.3 km , with a buffer zone of 190 km. The Dudhwa National Park, better known as the Garden of Eden, is a home to more than 38 species of mammals, 90 species of fish, 400 species of... more
Located at the back of the Convent and Church of St. Francis of Assisi, this museum contains many important and beautiful artefacts of the Portuguese rule in India. Its treasures are divided amongst eight galleries. The most important of these are considered to be the portraits of the long-dead... more
Ambala is a city and a municipal corporation in Ambala district in the state of Haryana, India. Ambala is a serene destination that is growing up to be an urban centre for development with the right touch of the tradition and culture, with unique location, at the borders of the states of Punjab and... more
Close to the Nunnery of Santa Monica, stands a lofty tower still proudly, defying the vagaries of the weather and the ravages time. This is the only surviving tower of the four that were once a part of the Church of St. Augustine. What was once perhaps the biggest Church in Goa is now a crumbling... more
