A 17th CE. military fortification at Junnar, Pune. Shivneri was the birthplace of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Shivneri was a region under Buddhist dominion from around 1st century AD. The caves, rock-cut architecture and water system indicate presence of human life from 1st CE. It oversees a trading path. The area was controlled under Bahmani Sultanate…
India, being a nation with many states and UTs, have plenty of festivities, aptly known as the land of festivals. The most significant celebration in Assam, an eastern state of India, is the harvest festival, Bihu. October is the month for enthusiasts to visit Assam. During this month, Kongali Bihu or Kati Bihu is celebrated…
Located on the south-western tip of Indian Subcontinent, the unique identity & features have made Kerala one of the most sought-after tourist destinations inside Asia. Fondly called ‘God’s Own Country’, one of the favoured destinations among south Indian destinations which presents lifetime experiences with equable climate, tranquil backwaters, hill stations, beaches, and exotic wildlife –…
Jemeluk Beach has a site that contains a postbox that is underwater & operated through Indonesian Post Company. They actually inaugurated the first underwater mailbox in Indonesia. If you really want to have this experience about sending post through underwater sources, maybe Jemeluk beach remains one of the great options to explore in Bali, Indonesia….
At a distance of 6 km from Jodhpur Junction, an ancient hill fort at Jodhpur City, Mehrangarh is one of the renowned historical forts in Rajasthan, and among the must visited fort during Jodhpur sightseeing. Situated at 410 ft. above the city, Mehrangarh Fort was built by Rao Jodha in 1459 AD when he transferred his…
The spellbound tourist attractions in Sri Lanka make you regret why you couldn’t discover it earlier when the land was untouched and perfect to bask amidst unperturbed nature. A country exhibiting gorgeous white sand, coconut trees, widely sprawling tea gardens; Sri Lanka is no more a secret among holiday enthusiasts, kandy – a religious node…
The Amer Fort is just outside Jaipur, an ancestor of Jaipur, till Sawai Jai Singh decided to create a new planned city, It was a major fortified town of the region, an UNESCO World Heritage site along with Kumbhalgarh, Chittorgarh, Ranthambore, Jaisalmer and Gagron Fort, that were some of the forts in this region. Forts were often…
Purva Tirupati Balaji Temple At a distance of 9 km from Guwahati Railway Station, Tirupati Sri Balaji Mandir is a Temple situated at Ahom Gaon area of Guwahati. It is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, sprawling over 2 acres. This temple is built on a similar architecturalal pattern of Dravidian (South Indian) temples. The temple consists…
The town of Chanderi is located on the lush Vindhya hills covered with forests. It presents a delightful sight via its historical wonders. Chanderi emerged in 11 CE. and rulers have managed this way, as it leads to Deccan and ports of Gujarat. The two mentioned spots of historic importance of different periods –
Pilgrimage In the Mahaparinirvana sutra, Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on a pilgrimage to Lumbini, Bodhgaya, Sarnath and Kushinagar. These were the major spots where he was born, gained enlightenment, first taught, and attained Nirvana Sites covered on this Pilgrimage Lumbini, Nepal – Birthplace of…
Sinhagad Fort is a magnificent hill fortress in Shaydri ranges. An ancient rock fort located at Sinhagad Ghat Road at Thoptewadi atop the Bhuleswar Hill at 1312 meters, built on the plateaus with its ramparts surrounded through plains. It has a defensive trench with steep slopes on major sides of this hill. From its base,…
Tawang Monastery A sacred monastery known as Tawang Ganden Mangyal Lhatse or ‘the celestial paradise of the divine site chosen by a horse’. The monastery is a old 400 years religious institution with 17 gompas which was build amidst the ranges with nice views of the Tawang-Chu valley. It houses around 300 monks of areas…
Western Assam: Hajo Hajos’ bell-metal work and artefacts by local craftsmen is renowned. Hajo was a melting point of the Muslim, Buddhist, and Hindu. A known spot for some of the oldest religious buildings in Hajo, such as the Hayagrib Madhab Temple and a revered spot, known as Poa Mecca. September – February is the…
The 300 years old coastal town of the Marathas, Alibag is the headquarters of Raigad district of Maharashtra. The town is popular among tourists for its beaches and historical forts which stand portraying architectural brilliance. This region has got few forts that falls near its seashore. Kulaba Fort is the main fort of the region under…
Tikona also known as Vitandgad is the hill fort in Maval in Kamshet around 60 km from Pune, behind the Lohgad and Visapur fort. Borghat caves on Carla, Bedssey, Bhandara and Shelarwadi have forts for the protection of caves in area of Lohgad, Visapur, Tikona and Tung. Many Ghatvata connecting ancient – Bandarana Ghatmatha is…