Byblos the ancient Phoenician city is today a picturesque Mediterranean Seaside town in Lebanon and is an exotic holiday destination near Beirut. Widely believed to be one of the oldest habitable cities, Byblos captivates both the archaeologist and the casual tourist. Some of the reasons why Byblos… Read More »Byblos- Mediterranean Holiday in Lebanon
Introduction to Bangalore Palace The Bangalore Palace belonging to the Wodeyar Kings of Mysore is a majestic structure built in Tudor Style. The Palace has fortified towers, battlements and turrets. Interiors look regal with elegant wood carvings, floral motifs, and relief paintings. With furniture in Edwardian and Victorian themes,… Read More »Bangalore Palace
Goa Hotels Goa Beaches Goa beyond Beaches The Churches of Goa are generally all great specimens of Portuguese Baroque style of architecture. Many of these churches are a landmark in the history of Christianity. The churches of Old… Read More »Churches of Goa
The Khmer Emperors of modern day Cambodia had built many cities each more remarkable than the other. Angkor Thom was the last city built by the Khmer Rulers before their decline. Angkor Thom also is the most enduring city ever built by the Khmers. Built… Read More »Angkor Thom, Cambodia
Introducing Angkor Wat, Khmer Temple Angkor Wat is the world’s largest Temple and the best preserved specimen of Khmer Architecture. Dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Angkor Wat is more than a Temple and a World Heritage Site. Angkor Wat today stands for Cambodia and is in… Read More »Angkor Wat
Lepakshi is a treasure trove of Temples, Paintings and other cultural works of the famed Vijayanagara Empire. Located at about 120 Kms north of Bangalore, Lepakshi is renowned for 3 shrines of Shiva, Vishnu and Veerabhadra. The Veerabhadra temple which is built on a low hill… Read More »Lepakshi Temple
Taj Mahal An Introduction to Taj Mahal There are two kinds of people in this world. Those who have seen the Taj Mahal and those who haven’t. The Taj Mahal is probably the world’s most recognizable and beautiful man-made structure in the world. Interestingly, there… Read More »Taj Mahal, Agra
Kerala is often called God’s Own Country for its natural beauty. What is a little less known is that the People of this God’s Own Country also celebrate some of the world’s most colorful festivals. Vishnu, the New Year festival is a special occasion for… Read More »Vishu- Festival of Kerala
Temple of Heaven, Beijing The Temple of Heaven, a UNESCO world heritage site, was built by the Ming Emperors of China. This Taoist temple is an architectural wonder and was built near the Forbidden City in modern day Beijing. In ancient times the Ming Emperors… Read More »Temple of Heaven- Forbidden city, Beijing
Talakadu is an ancient town on the banks of river Cauvery, famous for Talakadu Panchalinga Darshan and has today become a good weekend getaway from Bangalore. Talakadu story can be traced back to the Ganga kings of 3rd century AD. Talakadu trip is also about a… Read More »Talakadu Trip and Talakadu Photos