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Lakshadweep Islands - Sun-kissed Beaches Lakshadweep Islands, which is not just India’s but one of the world’s most spectacular tropical island. The islands tucked away in the Laccadive Sea, a few hundred kilometers from the Indian shore, is perfect for an early summer vacation in India. These islands shine like emeralds in contrast to the cerulean waters. So get ready for a vacation in a remote location, amid beautiful scenery, with plentiful adventures. Lakshadweep is a group of some three dozen islands scattered over some 30,000 square miles (78,000 square km) of the Arabian Sea off the southwestern coast of India.The name Lakshadweep means “Hundred Thousand Islands” in the Malayalam language and also in Sanskrit. The islands of Lakshadweep are small, none exceeding 1 mile (1.6 km) in breadth; the Amindivis are the northernmost islands of the group, and Minicoy Island is the southernmost island. Almost all the inhabited islands are coral atolls. The higher eastern sides of the islan...

Shimla – The Queen of Hills Shimla  is an ideal destination to spend the summer season in India. The ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ in  Himachal Pradesh  is one of the favorite holiday getaways. Shimla  is the capital and the largest city of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is s ituated at an altitude of 2,205 meters.  In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India.  The salubrious climate was in fact the reason that the British colonies settled here every summer.  After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.    The town is famous for pleasant walking experiences on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. Things to do in Shimla: Hop on the Toy Train from Kalka to Shimla When India was under the influence of Britishers, Shimla (earlier called as Simla) was officially declared as the summer capital of the British Empire. During that ...

Rishikesh – Yoga and Adventure Rishikesh also known as  World Capital of Yoga or Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. It is also known as hub of adventures.  It is the seventh most populated city in the state of Uttarakhand. It is known as the pilgrimage town and regarded as one of the holiest places for Hindus. Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge. Due to the religious significance of the place, non-vegetarian food and alcohol are strictly prohibited in Rishikesh. Things to do in Rishikesh: Visit ancient temples Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: The Neelkanth temple in Rishikesh is one of the most important shrines for devotees of Lord Shiva. It is one of the most popular ancient temple in Rishikesh and is perched on a hill at the height of 1330 meters, the temple is surrounded by dense forests and enclosed between the valleys of Brahmak...

Unknown Facts of Mount Kailash Mount Kailash bathed in light at sunrise © Alexander Mandl/500px Mount Kailash is a 6,638 m (21,778 ft) high peak in the Kailash Range  Every year, thousands make a pilgrimage to Kailash, following a tradition going back thousands of years. Pilgrims of several religions believe that circumambulating Mount Kailash on foot is a holy ritual that will bring good fortune. The peregrination is made in a clockwise direction by Hindus and Buddhists, while Jains and Bönpos circumambulate the mountain in a counterclockwise direction. Religious significance In Hinduism, it is traditionally recognized as the abode of Shiva, who resided there along with his consort goddess Parvati and their children, Ganesha and Kartikeya. In Jain tradition, it is believed that after Rishabhdeva attained nirvana, his son emperor Bharata Chakravartin had constructed three stupas and twenty four shrines of the 24 tirthankaras over there with their idols studded with precious stones ...

  Thottikallu Falls - TK Falls View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kiran Shanbhag (@kiranshanbhag) Thottikallu is a place near Bangalore off the Kanakapura road in the Bangalore Urban district which is famous for a falls called Thottikallu falls, more popularly known as TK falls. It is also known as 'SwarnaMukhi' water falls. SwarnaMukhi translates as 'Golden-Faced'. Thottikallu fall is around 12 kms from Bannerghatts. Best visited during June - December. To reach Thottikallu falls, after cadabams on the right hand side you get a Sai Bakery. Take the road from there and its another 2 - 3 kms ride from there.   The moment you enter you will find a Muneshwara Temple on the right hand side. If you walk straight from the temple you will find 2 paths. If you go straight you will find an open field. You need to take the left side path to go towards the waterfalls. Once you take this path you will get a small stream and rocks on the left side. This s...

Most Beautiful Waterfalls in Tamilnadu Hosur is an Industrial city located in Tamil Nadu. Hosur is home to some major manufacturing industries including Ashok Leyland, Titan, TVS Motors, Caterpillar, Sundaram Fasteners. A variety of fruits and vegetables are cultivated around Hosur. The land is very fertile and there is significant access to fresh water  We were longing for a break from work and wanted to go on a bike ride. We were planning for a weekend trip to ooty but one of us said that Hosur is a beautiful place with some really beautiful waterfalls. Also if you love nature photography it is one of the best and quickest weekend ride spot from Bangalore. Visit these 2 beautiful place when in Hosur: 1)  Thenpennai falls 2) Perandapalli forest falls Finally we decided to go to Hosur, some 50 odd kms bike ride. We decided to go to Thenpennai Falls  which is just 52kms from Bangalore and is mostly isolated place as not many people visit this place. We started fr...

 Tipu Sultan Summer Palace The Tipu Sultan Palace is an Indo-Islamic architecture that was built during 1700. The palace construction was commenced in 1781 by Hyder Ali, father of Tipu Sultan. The palace was fully constructed in 1791 by Tipu Sultan. The moment you enter the palace you will notice the beautiful pillars, arches and balconies. The palace is entirely built with teak and looks very beautiful at first glance. The is also a garden in front and side of the palace but sadly not many flowers are grown.  The ground floor is converted to museum. It showcases various achievements of Tipu Sultan and also a replica of Tipu's tiger. The are portraits of places and people during Tipu's reign. The first floor has four rooms  beautiful floral motifs embellishing the walls of the palace. There is also a painting of the grand throne which was built with gold coating and emeralds. Tipu has vowed that he would use the throne only after defeating the British army in the war. Sad...