Abhaneri - The Hamlet Of A Happy Goddess
Abhaneri, located at a distance of 95 km from Jaipur on Jaipur-Agra Road, is a village in the Dausa district of Rajasthan. The place is widely popular as it is home to a colossal stepwell, Chand Baori, which is considered among the most beautiful stepwells of India. The village of Abhaneri is......
Adilabad - The Town of Cultural Convergence
Adilabad is a municipal town that lies within the Adilabad district and the town is also the headquarters for the district. Adilabad district is part of the south Indian state of Telengana. According to local legends, the place takes its name from that of Mohamed Adil Shah who was the quondam......
Adoor – An Amalgam Of Traditions
Located within the district of Pathanamthitta in Kerala, Adoor is a traditional town famed for its culture, temples, festivals and locations. Adoor is situated at a distance of about 100 km from Thiruvananthapuram and about 140 km from Ernakulam; this strategic position makes it a gateway to both......
Agartala - Land Of Palaces And Temples
For the northeastern region, after Guwahati, if there is one important city, it is Agartala, the capital of Tripura. It is the second largest city of the region on the basis of the municipal area and population. Located just 2 km from Bangladesh, Agartala is also a cultural hub. It is located in......
Aihole - The Cradle Of Rock Architecture
The rock architecture at Aihole can mesmerise the pious as well as archeological buffs. The town has numerous temples built by the Chalukyas. In fact, the temples of Aihole are often regarded as symbols that stand testimony to the evolving styles of the Chalukya kings in their attempt to bring......
Ajmer - A Gem In The Lap Of Aravali
Ajmer, located in the Ajmer District of Rajasthan is the 5th largest city of the state, and is located at a distance of 135 km from the capital city of Jaipur. It was formerly known as Ajmere or Ajaymeru. The city is flanked by the Aravalli Ranges. One of the oldest hill forts of the country,......
Alangudi Tourism – Navagraha Temple Of Lord Guru
Alangudi is a beautiful village located in the Thiruvarur district, Tamil Nadu. It is approximately 17 km away from the main city of Kumbakonam. It is one of the 9 Navagraha sthalas or places in Tamil Nadu. Alangudi is famous for Sri Abathsahayeswarar Temple dedicated to the planet Jupiter (or......
Alchi - Towards Tranquility
Alchi is a popular village situated in the Leh District of Ladakh. Standing on the banks of the Indus river, this village is located at a distance of about 60 km from Leh, at the centre of the Himalayan region. The village is known for an ancient monastery with the same name. Tourist Places In......
Alibag - The Small And Pretty Town
A small town along the western coast of Maharashtra, Alibag lies in the Konkan region and belongs to the district of Raigad. It is close to the famous metro of Mumbai. Alibag is named after the Garden of Ali. Stories say that Ali planted a lot of mango and coconut trees. The origin of the place......
Aligarh - Trace The History Of Locks In Aligarh
Aligarh is a city located in the Aligarh district of India’s most populous state, Uttar Pradesh. The city is a significant learning centre and has many educational institutions to its credit including the famous Aligarh Muslim University. Aligarh has a long history and it is here that the battle......
Allahabad - The Sacred Land Of The Sangam
Allahabad, one of the largest cities of Uttar Pradesh is a city of many dimensions. Apart from being a major pilgrimage centre for the Hindus, Allahabad has played an important role in shaping the destiny of modern India. Formerly known as Prayag, the city finds mention in Indian scriptures, such......
Almora - For A Blissful Time Out
Almora, perched on a horse saddle-shaped ridge is a popular hill station of the Kumaon region. The 5 km long ridge is located between the river Suyal and the river Kosi. The hill town, located at an elevation of 1651 m above sea level, is surrounded by beautiful green forests. The Chand Dynasty......
Amaravathi - A Memorable Walk Through History
Amaravathi, a small town that was established on the banks of the river Krishna, lies in the Guntur district of the south Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The place has gathered attention from all over the world because of the Amareswara Temple that is situated here. Amaravathi is also famous for......
Amarnath - The Epitome Of Sanctity
Amarnath, situated at a distance of around 145 km from Srinagar, is considered to be one of the major pilgrimage sites of India. The site lies at an elevation of 4175 metres above sea level and is popular among the devotees of Shiva, the Hindu god of destruction, with a naturally formed ice......
Ambaji - The Casa Of The Goddess
Ambaji is one of the oldest and most revered pilgrimage centres of ancient India. It is one of the fifty two Shakti Pethas which are consecrated to Sati, the goddess Shakti. The seat of Ambaji Mata is at the hilltop of Gabbar hills, situated in Danta Taluka of Banaskantha district on the border......
Ambala – The Twin City
Ambala is a small city and a municipal corporation located in the Ambala District of Haryana. The city can be further divided politically and geographically as Ambala City and Ambala Cantonment which are just 3 km apart. The city of Ambala separates two river networks – the Ganges and the Indus.......
Ambasamudram - The Bosom Of Mother Nature
Ambasamudram is a small but picturesque town located in the Tirunelveli district of Tamil Nadu. The Tamirabarani river runs by its side and it is situated on the foothills of the Western Ghats. Its sister town, Kallidaikurichi, is on the opposite bank of the Tamirabarani river. Thus, the town is......
Amboli - A Pretty Little Hillstation
Amboli is a pretty little hill station situated at an altitude of about 700 m in the state of Maharashtra. This tourist hot spot lies in the Sahayadri Ranges and comes under the Sindhudurg District. Amboli - Of Historic Significance The city of Amboli was used as a staging post during the......
Amravati – The Birth Place Of Leaders
A growing industrial centre, Amravati is a distinctly significant part of Maharashtra in terms of culture and literature. Gopal Nilkanth Dandekar and Suresh Bhat are some famous personalities from this area. Bhagat Singh, the iconic revolutionary fighter, is said to have hid in Amravati for 3......
Amritsar - The Cradle Of The Golden Temple
One of the largest cities in the state of Punjab in northwest India, Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural centre of the Sikh community. Named after the holy tank of Amrit Sarovar, the city of Amritsar was founded in the 16th century by the 4th Sikh Guru, Guru Ram Das Ji. His successor Guru......
Anantnag - The Valley Of Springs And Lakes
Anantnag district, known as the commercial capital of Jammu & Kashmir, is located in the south-western part of the Kashmir valley. The destination is considered to be one of the most developed regions in the valley of Kashmir. In 5000 B.C, this region became a market town and gained the title of......
Ashtavinayak
Ashtavinayak literally translates to Eight Ganpatis. The term, however, is widely used to describe the renowned pilgrimage tour of the eight temples that are scattered across Maharashtra. The eight temples are namely – Mayureshwar at Morgaon, Siddhivinayak at Siddhatek, Ballaleshwar at Pali,......
Auli – Hit The Spot And Ski!
Auli is a beautiful tourist spot which is famous for skiing all across the globe. This scenic place is perched at an elevation of 2800 m above sea level. It is known for its oak-edged slopes and verdant coniferous forests. The history of Auli can be traced back to the 8th century. According to......
Aundha Nagnath – The First Jyotirlinga
Aundha Nagnath is considered to be not just one of the twelve auspicious Jyotirlingas in India, but also the very first Jyotirlinga. It is one of the five Jyotirlingas situated in Maharashtra. It is believed that Yudhishtra – the eldest of the five Pandava brothers – built the Jyotirlinga in......
Aurangabad - The Charismatic City Of Bihar
Aurangabad is of the most supremely charming cities of Bihar. The city of Aurangabad is seeped to the core in the legacy of elaborate historical events. It is from its vibrant past that the city derives its aura and charisma that can cast a spell on the mind of a visitor. The city is also widely......
Avantipur - An Unexplored Place Of Divinity
Avantipur is a prominent tourist destination in Jammu & Kashmir which is popular for its two ancient temples, namely Shiva-Avantishvara and Avantisvami-Vishnu. Both these temples were constructed by King Avantivarman during the 9th century. Shiva-Avantishvara Temple is to the Hindu god of......
Ayodhya - Trace The Footprints Of Lord Rama
Located on the banks of the Sarayu river, Ayodhya is a popular pilgrimage centre for the Hindus. The town is closely associated with Lord Rama, who is believed to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. According to the epic Ramayana, the ancient city of Ayodhya was the capital of the Surya......
Bagdogra – Amidst Lush Tea Gardens
Cities in the north of West Bengal have a way of attracting tourists like no other place in India. The vast lush green tea gardens on the one hand coupled with the majestic snowcapped Himalayan ranges on the other make for an ideal vacation setting, whether it is a weekend getaway, a birthday or......
Balangir - Where Majestic Aura Still Prevails
Balangir is an important commercial city with a rich cultural heritage. The place is famous for its beautiful setting with many old temples and shrines and the indigenous tribes that dwell here since time immemorial. This place still holds the past glory and charm of being the capital of......