Chennai

Gothic style of architecture came about during the 12th century in France, and was prevalent till the 16th century. It spread across Europe and was mainly used in building churches and cathedrals. Classic characteristics of Gothic architecture includes ribbed vaults, stone ...

The 6th largest city in the country, formerly known as Madras, and a major city since the time of British Raj is Chennai. The city is very rich in cultural heritage, art and architecture, which add some magical charm to the ...

The bustling city of Chennai is a fine blend of culture and modernisation. The sweltering heat of the city coupled with Marina Beach that offers a relieving experience makes living in Chennai a nice experience. It is one of the best ...

With the receding monsoon, South India, especially Chennai has been receiving more rainfall over the past few days. Travellers planning to travel to Chennai, you may have to change your plans given the Chennai rains and the cyclone warning that has been ...

Tamil Nadu brings along with it images of temples to our minds when we think of the state, inevitably. This is because some of the most magnificent temples are located in this glorious South Indian state of India. Rich culture and ...

Chennai, the beautiful capital city of the culture-rich state of Tamil Nadu, is home to the Tamil film industry, the Marina Beach, tons of temples, historical monuments and much more. Previously known as Madras, like in most other metropolitan cities, one ...

An activity like trekking will instantly give us the image of Himalayas and since it isn't very close, it might be demotivating. But luckily, South India is blessed with beautiful terrain that offers place for lots of adventure activities. If the ...

Shopping is the one word that can either bring utmost joy or utter dismay to people. Whether you like it or not, everybody has to shop. Although the internet has given a whole new meaning to the activity of shopping, there's ...

Located in Mylapore, in Chennai, is the well-known temple of Kapaleeswarar dedicated to Lord Shiva and Karpagambal who is none other than his consort Parvathi. The temple is a fine example of Dravidian architecture, which is said to be built around ...

While the whole country curses the scorching summer, Bangalore people find themselves to be blessed with a more-or-less bearable summer. Over the last couple of days, the city experienced cool drizzles and rains. But this pleasant weather change was causing me ...

Munnar is an idyllic tourist hotspot, set at an altitude of 6000 feet above sea level. Located in Idukki district of Kerala, Munnar is known for its never-ending green expanse of tea plantations, serene valleys and lively mountains. Munnar ('Moonu' meaning ...

Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is an ancient port city in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu. Once a bustling seaport and a busy trading centre, the place is now one of the major tourist attractions near Chennai. Mahabalipuram has a rich history ...