Gavi – Savor the beauty of nature
Nature at its splendid best – that is how I would describe Gavi. This picturesque village has been attracting a lot of attention recently. Alistair International recently listed Gavi as one of the leading...
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Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai
Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a protected forest area in the northern part of Mumbai. The most interesting thing about this park is its location. It is really an urban jungle – I mean...
New Buddhist Caves Found in Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai
Seven ancient caves have been discovered in the northern fringes of Sanjay Gandhi National Park in Mumbai. These caves are Buddhist ‘viharas’ where monks used to live and meditate. These caves are believed to...
Sacred temple tanks of Hampi
Almost every temple in Hampi has sacred water tanks called pushkaranis attached to it. Water required for performing temple rituals used to be taken from these tanks. Because of this reason they are considered...
Five Indian cities to visit this winter
Looking to enjoy a chilly vacation? There are plenty of cool destinations in the country. The best possible way to start the New Year is to go on a winter vacation. So what are...
Major attractions at Hampi
Hampi is an ancient town situated on the southern bank of the river Tungabhadra. It was the capital of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi was built upon the instructions of the sage Vidyaranya. Because...
Nehru Planetarium Mumbai
If you are interested in Astrology the Nehru Planetarium at Dadar, Mumbai is worth visiting. You will be impressed with the 4D show which explains the origin of the universe in an interesting manner....
Temples of Hampi
The mystic charm of Hampi has hypnotized travelers for several centuries. While this site has numerous monuments and temples, Virupaksha Temple and Vittala Temple deserve special mention. Virupaksha Temple Virupaksha Temple is the biggest...
Ruins at Hampi
If history intrigues you, Hampi is a site you must visit. It was the capital of the erstwhile kingdom of Vijayanagar. Today, this ancient city is in the ruins, but its charm hasn’t subsided....
Sanjay Gandhi National Park
Sanjay Gandhi National Park (formerly Borivli National Park) Wedged between Mumbai and Thane, the Sanjay Gandhi National Park is an urban jungle of its kind. It is spread over 103 sq. km. This Borivli...