Standing on a 38 feet high pedestal, the gigantic statue of Saint Thiruvalluvar is another popular attraction of a Kanyakumari tour. This statue was built by the Tamil Nadu Government, in the honor of Saint Thiruvalluvar who is undeniably one of the greatest Tamil poets and philosophers. This statue of Saint Thiruvalluvar represents great historicalContinue reading “Saint Thiruvalluvar Statue”
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900 Kandi
900 Kandi or thollayiram Kandi in Wayanad literally means 900 acres, which hold wild trees, beautiful waterfalls, blood sucking leeches and a rough & tough road. These roads are safe only with a powerful cruiser bike or Jeep. 900 Kandi is purely for youngsters and trekkers and that’s because of the location this place isContinue reading “900 Kandi”
Cabin in Woods, Wayanad
Wayanad is a rural district in Kerala state, southwest India. In the east, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, forested region with areas of high altitude, home to animals including Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards and egrets. In the Ambukuthi Hills to the south, Edakkal Caves contain ancient petroglyphs, some dating back to the NeolithicContinue reading “Cabin in Woods, Wayanad”
Uttarkashi , Uttarakhand
Uttarkashi is a city engulfed in spirituality. Situated on the banks of the river Bhagirathi, this hilly abode of gods is named after the ancient holy city Kashi. It is here that the holy sage Jada Bharata is said to have conducted his penances. Situated in the Garhwal region of Uttarakhand, the Kashi of NorthContinue reading “Uttarkashi , Uttarakhand”
Kedarnath Temple
Among the glorious mountain peaks that are covered with nothing but snowstorm, lies one of the holiest pilgrim sites of northern India -“Kedarnath”. Famous for the ancient shrine devoted to Lord Shiva, it tenders an unflustered ambience with its colorful rhododendron woods, snow covered mountains and splendid sights of nature. This sacred city is visitedContinue reading “Kedarnath Temple”
Wayanad , Kerala
Wayanad is a rural district in Kerala state, southwest India. In the east, the Wayanad Wildlife Sanctuary is a lush, forested region with areas of high altitude, home to animals including Asiatic elephants, tigers, leopards and egrets. In the Ambukuthi Hills to the south, Edakkal Caves contain ancient petroglyphs, some dating back to the NeolithicContinue reading “Wayanad , Kerala”
Shiva Statue Rishikesh
Sitting in a meditating position, with his eyes closed, the Lord Shiva statue on the banks of River Ganga at Rishikesh is undoubtedly a marvellous sight. Situated at the Parmarth Niketan Ashram where the atmosphere proves to be serene and picturesque, this Shiva Idol is 14 feet in height and is a popular tourist attraction.Continue reading “Shiva Statue Rishikesh”
Udaipur (city of lakes)
Udaipur, formerly the capital of the Mewar Kingdom, is a city in the western Indian state of Rajasthan. Founded by Maharana Udai Singh II in 1559, it’s set around a series of artificial lakes and is known for its lavish royal residences. City Palace, overlooking Lake Pichola, is a monumental complex of 11 palaces, courtyardsContinue reading “Udaipur (city of lakes)”
Golden Temple
The Golden Temple is spiritually the most significant shrine in Sikhism. It became a center of the Singh Sabha Movement between 1883 and 1920s, and the Punjabi Suba movement between 1947 and 1966. In the early 1980s, the Gurdwara became a center of conflict between the Indian government led by Indira Gandhi, some Sikh groups and a faithful movement ledContinue reading “Golden Temple”
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