Situated in the beautiful locales of earlier Malwa, Mandu is an absolute architectural beauty. It has been erected in memory of the poet Baz Bahadur’s consort Rani Roopmati. There are many ballads that are related to the city of Mandu that sing praises of these two royal lovers. Located on top of a hill, the structural elegance of the Baz Bahadur’s Palace, and the Roopmati’s Pavilion, is something to be seen to be believed. It is an absolute stupendous expression of the architecture of the Afghan kind. Mandu is a great pleasure for all tourists who come here. The place with its magnificent water bodies and splendid scenery is a great feast for the eyes. The glory and the legend of Mandu is interesting and has a lot of historical value. Mandu situated on top of a hill is perched at a height of 2000 feet. This was the earlier capital of the Parmars who were the rulers of Malwa. The place came under the Sultans of Malwa sometime in the 13th century. It was then known as “Shadiabad”  [...]

If ever you wish to see grandeur frozen in stone and captured in the historical timeline of India, then Orchha the medieval city is the best example. With the existence of the Bundela influence, this city has been witness to a magnificent history dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. A discovery of the Rajput chief, Rudra Pratap, this city was originally a stretch of land along the River Betwa. It was Raj Bir Singh Ju Deo who developed this city to a great deal with the construction of the Jehangir Mahal and many graceful cenotaphs. The Jehangir Mahal is today world famous for its three tiered structure and the elegant chhattris which dominate the architecture here. With the best representations of the Bundela style of art and creativity, sightseeing in Orchha is a memorable experience. Decorative murals and vibrant paintings make up the walls of the Laxminarayan temple and also the Raj Mahal which depict a lot of reglious and secular themes here. The entire place seems to come  [...]

Visit the past splendor and the ancient grandeur, of Gwalior, the royal land and visit this modern city of India which is today bustling with activity. With many dynasties, of great Rajput kings who have made a mark here, Gwalior is a land of monuments, temples and palaces. This royal capital with its traditions and glory has the magnificence of a beautiful fairy tale which has been preserved with a lot of love and care. The city has a kind of timeless beauty which is seen to be believed. A rich cultural background and a tradition that goes down the ages, doubles up to present the city today with its modern way of life. With this kind of right blend of past and the present, the city of Gwalior sure has a lot of tales to tell and many legends to boast of. The history of Gwalior goes back to 8 AD when Suraj Sen a chieftain was inflicted with a deadly disease. A saint Gwalipa cured him so he was filled with gratitude. He found the city and named it after the saint. Thus the city of Gwalior  [...]

Kochi or Cochin in God’s own Country Kerala in India is a terrific place to visit and the ideal tourist destination in this part of the world. Set amidst the surroundings of beautiful coconut palms and the calm, serene Kerala backwaters, Cochin is the among the best tourist locales of South India. Dominated by the Portuguese, Cochin was later occupied by the Dutch and lastly the British. Remnants of their culture is visible in Cochin even now Attractions: The Chinese Fishing nets are a great attraction in the tour of Cochin. These gigantic nets are cantilevered and have been inherited from the earliest visitors to the Malabar Cost who introduced this system of fishing in India. These fishing nets have been existing since the 13th century and continued to be erected till the 15th century. They were the mastermind of the traders who lived here during the Kublai Khan rule. The nets are erected on bamboo or teak wood poles. Then there is the magnificent Pierce Leslie Bungalow  [...]

It is not for anything that Kerala is named as God’s Own Country. Come to this land of pure ambience and virgin surroundings and experience this heavenly feeling. Visit Varkala the area of pristine surroundings and idyllic ambience. Set yourself free here and explore the lovely region with the most luscious verdant expanse. The tall palm trees and the beautiful blue waters here render a tourist completely helpless with excitement and pleasure. Visit the Janardhana temple here and experience the ancientness of a place that is around 2000 years old . This shrine of Lord Vishnu has been existent since long. It was earlier destroyed by high tidal waves, and then reconstructed when a Pandyan king took the responsibility. He built this temple after a penance to Lord Brahma who, pleased with his devotee asked him to build a temple for him. It is said that the king got a dream to go and search for the idol in the middle of the sea. He got this idol and that is what was enshrined as the  [...]