Yercaud, the Hill Resort

The charming and peaceful hill resort perched at an altitude of 1500 meters amidst the Servaroyan hills is endowed with splendid scenic beauty and bracing climate throughout the year. Yercaud surrounded by coffee plantations and orange groves is often referred to as a Poor Man’s Ooty’, as it is one of the least expensive hill …

Chennai, the Cultural Capital of India

Chennai, the Cultural Capital of India is the fourth largest metropolis in the country, The present town was founded in 1639, by Sir Francis Day, who arrived with East India Company. The British East India Company established a fort and a trading post at the small fishing village of Chennai. Today, it has emerged as …

Kanchipuram, the Golden City of Thousand Temples

Kanchipuram, the Golden City of Thousand Temples, set on the banks of the Palar river is considered to be one of the seven sacred cities of India. It was under the control of the Cholas as far back as the 2nd century B.C. and a Pallava capital between the 6th and 8th centuries. Kanchi was …

Kanniyakumari, the “lands end’

Kanniyakumari, the “lands end’ of India is one of the most popular tourist spots in the country. It nestles elegantly on the very tip of the Indian peninsula, at the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. The town is at its best during the Chaitra Poornima (full moon …

Rameswaram – Sacred Hindu Pilgrim

The holy island in the Gulf of Mannar is regarded as one of the four most sacred Hindu pilgrim centers. It is also recognized as a National pilgrim center and is equally important for Saivites and Vaishnavites. Lord Rama is said to have worshipped Shiva over herè after his victory over demon king Ravanna. Rameswaram …

Thanjavur, The Brihadeshwara Temple!

Thanjavur, the small town amidst the fertile Kaveri delta was the capital of the powerful Chola of kings. This grand showcase of Chola temple architecture was also an important seat of Tamil learning and culture. A distinctive art style developed here which is usually a combination of raised and painted surfaces. Lord Krishna is the …

Ooty, the Queen of Hills

Udagamandalam, the Queen of Hills’ perched at an altitude of 7,500 feet, amidst the verdant Nilgiris or the Blue Mountains was first discovered in 1819, by John Sullivan, the then collector of Coimbatore. The ambient beauty of Ooty, the most popular hill station of the South. lies in its peaceful ranges surrounded by a misty …

drum band in Uttarakhand

Drum band in Uttarakhand!

Have a look at this well-known drum band in Uttarakhand! A lovely hilly region in Uttarakhand, Jaunsar-Bawar is a place where you will find this on a different level. Y’all will be able to experience youth playing drums in their leisure times and being very skilled at it.