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’ 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
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 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
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
Every year in the month of May, the popular Summer Festivals in Nilgiri Hills of India. The festival is organized by the Tamil Nadu Department of Tourism and the National Ministry of Tourism. A number of tourists visit Ooty from all over the country and the world to enjoy this festival. There are different events