Lonavala and Khandala are popular weekend getaways from Mumbai. During the monsoons, Lonavala looks spectacular with its lofty mountains, lakes, thick mist and clouds. One of the best ways to experience Mumbai monsoon is to take a walk in the clouds at Lion Point in… Read More »Lonavala- Mumbai weekend getaway
Adlabs Imagica is a theme park located in Khopoli near Mumbai. There are more than 25 attractions classified into thrill rides, kiddie rides, family rides and themed attraction. There are 5 restaurants and a few shopping options within the theme park as well. Imagica is… Read More »Adlabs Imagica Theme Park
Nava Tirupathi is a set of 9 temples of Lord Vishnu located between Tirunelveli and Tiruchendur in the southern Indian state of Tamilnadu. Nava Tirupathi is part of the 108 Divya Desam temples revered by the Alvars, the 12 tamil poet saints who lived 2500… Read More »Nava Tirupathi , Divya Desam temples
Nijagalbetta is a little known fort near Tumkur which is an excellent trekking place to visit near Bangalore. 250 yeas ago Nijagalbetta witnessed a power struggle between the Marathas, Hyder Ali and the British. Nijagalbetta had a reputation of an impregnable fort. Crocodiles in the moat… Read More »Nijagalbetta- trekking place to visit near Bangalore
Among the places to visit in Bangalore, it is unlikely that you would have ever heard of Thattekere Lake. This anonymity is what makes Thattekere’s an interesting day trip from Bangalore. Located in the midst of an Elephant corridor, Thattekere Lake is also a haven for… Read More »Thattekere Lake-Day trip from Bangalore
Salzburg is one of the most beautiful cities in Europe and is famous for being the home of Mozart as well as providing the setting for the movie Sound of Music. One of the best ways to experience Salzburg is to take the Sound of… Read More »Salzburg visit
Neuschwanstein Schloss is one of the most famous German castles ever built. Built by King Ludwig II, the mad king of Bavaria, Neuschwanstein is the inspiration behind Disney’s Sleeping Beauty castle. Neuschwanstein Schloss was built as a refuge for King Ludwig II, who had become… Read More »Neuschwanstein Schloss, best of German castles
India’s first Butterfly Park is located in Bannerghatta and is one of the more interesting places to visit in Bangalore. It has a lovely tropical setting with a host of plants and shrubs to attract Monarch Butterflies & other Butterflies. Children and the young at heart will… Read More »Butterfly Park, Bangalore
Introduction Skandagiri is a trekker’s paradise. The best time to attempt this is in a full moon night! You can actually touch the swimming clouds here. The sunrise at dawn here is a spectacle worth the climb. At an altitude of 1350 meters, Skandagiri is… Read More »Skandagiri Trek
Guruvayur is a town in the south Indian state of Kerala housing the world famous temple of Lord Krishna which is a highlight of Kerala tourism. Often called the Dwarka of the South, Guruvayur temple is renowned for its healing powers. The main idol of… Read More »Guruvayur Temple Kerala