As the name suggests, Humayun’s Tomb is the final resting place of the Mughal Emperor Humayun. Located in Delhi’s Nizamuddin East district, it is the first garden-tomb in the Indian subcontinent. The architectural genius of Humayun’s tomb is hard to miss. This magnificent tomb is set in the midst of a vast, ornate Mughal garden …
Hauz Khas is an affluent neighbourhood in south Delhi, known since mediaeval times. Hauz Khas Village retains the old charm of the place, with remnants of Islamic architecture roughly coloured by patches of urban, renovated gentility. hKV is known for its exciting nightlife with countless cafes, bars and pubs as well as art galleries and …
Qutub Minar is a minaret or a victory tower in the Qutub complex, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in Delhi’s Mehrauli district. At a height of 72.5 meters (238 ft), Qutub Minar is the second tallest monument in Delhi. Its construction was started in 1192 by Qutb Ud-Din-Aibak, the founder of the Delhi Sultanate after …
The All India War Memorial, popularly known as India Gate, is located along the Rajpath in New Delhi. The imposing structure of India Gate is an impressive sight and is often compared to the Arc de Triomphe in France, the Gateway of India in Mumbai, and the Arch of Constantine in Rome. India Gate is …
Jammu and Kashmir is the northernmost state in India and is considered one of the major tourist hotspots in North India. The state of Jammu and Kashmir invites you to explore its snow-capped mountains, icy rivers, glaciers and exotic valley. Jammu and Kashmir can be called heaven on earth as it is home to many …
Eranholi is a statistical town near Thalassery in the Kannur region of Kerala province, India, located on the Tellichery Mysore High Way, the nearest town being Thalassery. The Eranholi link was built in 1937 across the Eranholi waterway, connecting Eranholi to Tellicherry. The University of Engineering, Thalassery is located in Kundoormala, an uneven area near …
Soochipara Falls, also known as Sentinel Rock Waterfalls, is surrounded by huge hills and dense forests. Soochipara Waterfall is one of the best tourist spots in Wayanad. The rock nearby has a resemblance to a needle and hence got the name Soochippara. Soochi means needle and Paara means rock in Malayalam. The water of the …
Unless you have easy access to a helicopter, the only way to reach Wayanad is by road – whether you approach from Kannur or Calicut in the west and southwest, from Coorg, Mysore, or Gundlupet in the north, northeast, and east, or from Gudulur and Ooty in the southeast. The most sparsely populated district of …
The sight of boats racing towards the finish line as each boatman slams his oar into the water to a rhythmic chant. In the background, the crowd erupts into loud roars punctuated by loud silences as the happiness of the teams supporting them rises and falls throughout the afternoon. One team finally prevails over the …
Munnar is one of the most beautiful hill stations in Kerala. Nestled in the clouds, at an altitude of 6,000 feet above sea level, it is the meeting point of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni, and Kundali rivers. The high peaks meet the serenity of the great lakes, the shimmering green forests, and the vast tea plantations, …
