The Tibetan settlement of Dharamshala began in 1959, when the Dalai Lama had to flee Tibet and then Prime Minister of India, allowed him and his followers to settle in McLeodGanj (in Upper Dharmshala), a former colonial British summer picnic spot.Dharamshala city is located in Kangra district at a distance of 18 …
Capital of Punjab and Haryana, the only Indian city to have been designed and planned by a single architect Le Corbusier. Visit amazing Sukhana Lake, Rose Garden, Rock Garden and Pinjore Garden.
Goa, the smallest state of India, has a long history of rulers dating back to the 3 rd century bc when it was the part of the Mauryan empire. Goa has been ruled by numerous rulers like the Silharas, Kadamdas, Chaukyans, kings of Deccan, kings of Vijaynagar, Adilshah of Bijapur …
Lord Venkateswara Temple at Tirumala (Tirupati) is one of the most famous temples in India. With more than 35 million pilgrims visiting the temple every year, it is one of the most visited holy places and also one of the richest temples in the world. Built on the Venkata Hill, …
“The City of Thousand Temples”, is a delightfully enchanting marvel dotted with a thousand temples that bear testimony to the excellent craftsmanship of sculptors and artisans of ancient South India. Matchless in its beauty and enigmatic in its architecture, the temples in Kanchipuram are absolute wonders that eyes have ever …
The temple is located on 100 acres of land and has been constructed by the Vellore-based charitable trust, Sri NarayaniPeedam, headed by its spiritual leader Sri SakthiAmma also known as ‘NarayaniAmma’. The temple with its gold (1500 kg) covering, has intricate work done by artisans specializing in temple art using …
A UNESCO world Heritage site, once ruled by the Pallavas, famed for their excellent architecture and sculptures, Mahabalipuram has beautiful rock-cut monuments that draws architects, history enthusiasts and travellers from around the world. Mahabalipuram is famous for its vast beach, monoliths, stone carvings and temples. Famous for its intricately carved …
A World Heritage, Brihadeeswarar Temple is also widely known by name of ‘Big Temple’. This temple completed its 1000 years in the year 2010. This temple is swarmed by tourists all through the year, who visit this place to witness the unsurpassed display of fascinating architecture.The weight of the cap stone at the top …
Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple is one of the most famous temples in South India, constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture. Built across an area of 156 acres, this temple is dedicated to Ranganatha, a reclining form of Hindu deity, Lord Vishnu. Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple has a hall of 953 pillars …
Pondicherry is a popular weekend getaway destination from Chennai and is easy to navigate on foot or by bicycle. The much revered MatriMandir and the concept of human unity in diversity are a big draw for people who spend days, weeks, and months here volunteering, meditating, and interning. Once, out …
