If ever you are in Thiruvananthapuram then just remember one thing - you are in paradise. Set amidst the most pristine surroundings this capital of the state of Kerala exudes a valour and chivalry of the past which can only be experienced once you are here . This is the place where you would find the perfect blend of tradition, culture, lifestyles and habits. Go to the Sri Padmanabhaswamy temple here and get intrigued with the tradition of Hindu temples. It is important and imperative that you wear a sari here. Go and see the beautiful gopuram or spire here and enjoy the total experience. Situated in the city, the temple is completely dedicated in reverence of Lord Vishnu who is found reclining in this sacred place. The Lord is seen lying on the Royal Serpent Anantha which gives the name Thiruvananthapuram. Visit the Kovalam beach here and get the best beach experience of your lifetime. This greatly popular beach is a place where all the tourists love to go to just to enjoy the scenic  [...]

If ever you are in a tour of the world, then you should certainly put the Great Wall of China on your priority list. It should surely figure in your top priority, and is a listed site of World Heritage recognized by the UNESCO. This has been a World Heritage Site since the year 1987. This wall is like a great dragon and winds up and down the deserts and the plateaus besides the mountains, and extends from the eastern part to the western part of China. The wall has been existing since 2000 years. There are many portions of the wall which are in ruins and today some have even disappeared. This is one of the major attractions in a world tour and tourists love to come here just to experience the grandeur and the architecture of the place. A great significance in the history of the world, this structure is a wonderful hub of great tourism. The Mutianyu, the Badaling Great Wall, the Gubeikou, Simatai are some of the tourist attractions. Besides this the Huangyaguan is also important in the  [...]

Come to the land of Indian travel paradises and enjoy the tranquil zones of the beautiful tourist locales. Come to Munnar and enjoy the mesmerizing beauty of the place with the idyllic ambience beckoning you to come for more. Come to God’s own country and feel angelic in the land of Munnar – the land of three rivers. Situated in the district of Idukki and at a height of around 6000 feet, this was the erstwhile summer resort for the British rulers during their days of colonial rule. With the loveliest plantations of tea and the most pristine of valleys and majestic mountains surrounding the place, the entire area of Munnar certainly doesn’t fall short of being a paradise on earth. Rightly so with the lovely species of fauna and flora here and with the vast expanse of greenery dotting the entire zone. The aroma of the best quality spice and the coolest air ever felt, Munnar is the ideal holiday locale for all ages and for all kinds of people. Visit Mattupetty which lies around  [...]

With a lovely background and the best ambience, Kumarakom is the ideal place to go if you want to enjoy tourism in Kerala. With the charming beauty of the serene backwaters, and the ever serene Lake Vembanad lending beauty to the eye, visit the land of charming elegance and beautiful surroundings. This is the place which completely enthralls you and leaves you asking for more. Come here and rejuvenate and recuperate. Enjoy the serene ambience of Kumarakom and get fascinated with the kind of luxury that it offers. Observe the graceful palms that surround this land of God – Kerala and see how the paddy fields just make you feel much lighter in this land of greenery – Kumarakom. See the variety of birds here and get enchanted. With its pristine beauty and lovely landscapes, the ambience here in Kumarakom is the best for travel. With the peninsula protruding into the lake the place has the beautiful experience of the boats, canoes and rafts. The fresh water of the lake gives rise to  [...]

Visit God’s own country Kerala and come to Kovalam the land of Eden. For here lies the absolute serenity of beach waves and the total tranquil zone that a tourist yearns for many a time. This beach town lying along the beautiful Arabian sea is in the city of Thiruvanthapuram in the state of Kerala in India. It is situated around 13 km from this city. Meaning a grove of coconut trees, the city of Kovalam got attention when the Regent Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi of the district of Travancore, got a beach resort built here. This was the Halcyon Castle built in the year 1920. Thus this region started getting slowly popular and today is a major tourist destination spot. From a small fishing village to a major beach today, Kovalam has come a long way in Indian tourism. With three beaches which dominate the visit here, these crescent shaped water bodies with their lovely rocky terrain, shallow waters and beautifully palm tree covered zones, give the tourist what he was looking for  [...]

If you are in God’s own land Kerala then you should surely be in Kerala’s own beauty – Alleppey. Home to the lovely backwaters and with the best of greenery around, Allepey is the ideal getaway spot in case you want serenity, peace and tranquility in your vacations. Visit the St. Sebastian’s Church here which is just around 23km from Allepey and lies to its north. It is a very important church here and in fact is a very important church in the whole of Kerala. It was believed to be built by St. Stephen and dates back to the first century. You also have the Champakulam church which is also a great tourist attraction because it happens to be the oldest in the state of Kerala. Visit this and go back to the ancient ages of the past. Then you have the Mullakkal Rajeswari temple which is thronged by all the Hindus who come here to see the Goddess Rajeshwari who is the presiding deity of the temple. It is situated in the middle of the city of Alleppey also known as Alapuzha. Also  [...]

Aren’t you happy the festive season has started? With the sound of the dhol and the sound of so many favorite songs of yours, and the season of colorful combinations and a kaleidoscope of culture, tradition, dance and music, our country is going to be a land of energy, verve and enthusiasm. Yes this is the time of the Garba, the lovely dance of the women around the traditional pot. This is the time of reverence to the Goddess of Power. This is the time when good triumphs over evil. This is the time of the Durga Puja, of the Bommai Kolu, of the Navratri to be precise. Come Navratri and the Garba occupy topmost priority. In the ninth century the present day Gujarat was divided into Saurashtra, Aanarta, Kachchh and Laat. Saurashtra had the dance forms of Raas, Hudo, Garba and Tippani while Laat had the Dangi and the Holi Nritya as the dances of that region. Again Aanarta had the Garbi, Garba and the Bhavai as the dances and the Siddi Dhamal, Ged-do and Matukadi were the Kachchh dances. Garba  [...]

From the pristine chilly mountains of the Himalayas in the ice cold areas of this majestic landscape lies a land which is absolutely enchanting and glorious too. Home to the yetis, yaks and Sherpas, Nepal tourism has come a long way in projecting the country of Nepal on the tourism map. With the best kinds of cultures and stories of kingdoms and royalty, a visit to Nepal is never uninteresting. With the Kathmandu Valley having the cities of Patan, Kathmandu and Bhaktapur, the place is rich in culture and architecture. If you are inclined to adventure and thrill then the “abode of snows” is the right spot for you. It has all the ingredients for a great exciting trek. Besides you could do some lovely white water rafting, mountain biking and Kayaking in the waters here and also have a look at the lovely wildlife in Chitwan National Park. AT Kathmandu city itself you have innumerable places of interest popular in Nepal tourism. This city known by the other name Kantipur has been  [...]

Your fantasy can come true. Surprised? Don’t be. If you visit any part of India, then part of your fantasy is true and if you visit a preferred destination or a destination which is inevitable then your entire fantasy is true. Konkan – the coastal beauty of Maharashtra in the western part of India is the narrow beauty spot between the Arabian Sea and the Western Ghats. Sometimes you want to do something offbeat don’t you? So just cruise along to this part of India and you can have countless fantasies. The lovely beaches, the verdant fields and the mounds of hills that dot the region gives the area a natural blend of beauty and topography. Added to this when the forts stand out majestically in the horizon, they justify your trip here. But Konkan though very beautiful is a place where you may not get accommodation easily. So only if you are prepared to get adventurous should you venture out here as this region is ideal for fun, excitement and adventure. The locals of Konkan  [...]

Visit the evergreen city of India in Kerala and you would never regret having decided to make an Indian tour. With its undulating topography, as the main feature and the scenic splendor is nonetheless a point of contention the moment you step into this lovely city. Known as Trivandrum earlier, and today known as Thiruvananthapuram it is the most populated Kerala city, and a hubbub of international tourism.  With the Vikram Sarabhai Space Research Centre located here it is already technologically very sound and there is more to it than meets the eye. Thiruvanathapuram is just a tip of the iceberg called Kerala. So just get set and head towards this lovely place in Southern India. After the hectic life back home, this charming city would relax your tired nerves, and the beaches here add to your pleasure with their tranquil ambience and serene surroundings. If you want to get adventurous then you could always hire a bike and ride across the streets of the city absorbing the beautiful atmosphere  [...]