The Bandra Worli Sea Link of Mumbai, which was officially named ‘Rajiv Gandhi Sea Link’, is 5.6 kilometers long, 8-lane architectural, engineering, and infrastructural marvel of India. It is the first cable-stay bridge built on open seas in India. The Bandra Worli Sea Link has become one of the prominent landmarks of Mumbai and has …
The iconic Marine Drive in Mumbai is a landmark in itself and needs no introduction. Being the face of Mumbai and Bollywood alike, it becomes a must-visit place for everyone who is in the city. The 3.5-kilometer curved or C-shaped Boulevard with six laned road runs along the south coast of the city right from …
The diversity which Sri Lanka upholds, despite being so tiny, is unfathomable. This tear-shaped island country on the Indian ocean is home to various species of birds, animals, insects, plants, and flowers and is a great example of wildlife conservation for the entire world. This is proven in the large number of national parks that …
Char Dham of Uttarakhand or Chota Char Dham (small four abodes) is one of the most important Hindu Pilgrimages in India. It comprises of four most holy sites of Uttarakhand, namely – Badrinath, Kedarnath, Gangotri, and Yamunotri. When and how these places got linked in a pilgrimage circuit together is not known. Each of the …
Kedarnath is at the head of the Mandakini river and among the holiest pilgrimage for the devout Hindu. Kedarnath temple, built in the 8th century AD, is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The conical rock in its sanctum is the idol, and outside the temple door, a giant statue of Nandi stands as a guard. As …
Badrinath is considered the holiest of the four main shrines of Uttarakhand, and it is located between the two mountains, Nar and Narayan. The Dham is a majestic sight and the most important of all the Char Dhams. Many tourists come here every year to this sacred Badrinath town to seek out blessings and get …
Yamunotri is the Yamuna River source, and the Yamunotri shrine stands on the western flank of the Bandarpoonch peak. The root of the Yamuna River is the Champsar Glacier near Yamunotri. Though it is tough to reach the exact source of the holy river, pilgrimage flock to the shrine, which is open from May to …
Gangotri is the second stoppage of the Char Dham Yatra, and it is situated in Garhwal Himalayas at an elevation of 3048 meters. The Gangotri shrine is seen as the spiritual source of Hinduism’s most sacred river, “The Ganges,” and is considered the country’s holiest river. According to Hindu mythology, the Ganga, the stream of …
Situated in the lap of the gorgeous Paro valley in Bhutan, Paro is a quaint little town that inherits its name from the canyon itself. Vast expanses of paddy fields, magnificent vistas of Mt. Jhomolhari, and the gorgeous river, Pa Chu, meandering by, no wonder it is a scenic paradise. What adds to the charm …
Barren Island is situated in the Andaman Sea and lies about 138 km (86 mi) northeast of Port Blair’s capital. It is the only active volcano from Sumatra to Myanmar and the only active volcano in India. Barren Island is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and is well …