15 things to do in Mahabalipuram | A Mahabalipuram guide

One of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Mahabalipuram

Sea Shells & Temples on the shore Carved caverns without a door Surfing & swimming in the sea Enjoy the best things to do in Mahabalipuram with a glee. Discover the top tourist places in Mahabalipuram and get tips on how to plan a visit in this guide. 60 odd kilometers from Chennai, along the … Read more

A Heritage Walk through Fontainhas in Panjim, Goa

Sloping roofs and eaves are common among the heritage homes of Fontainhas

The Blue house with the balcoas The yellows had the rooster The reds came with the shell windows While the greens displayed the Azulejos. Such was the beauty that I caught on an epic heritage walk in Fontainhas Goa Goa has always enthralled us with its gorgeous beaches – so much that not many of … Read more

A guide to Chettinad tourism & the best of Karaikudi tourist places

Chettinad tourism - a sensory delight that puts it on top of places to visit in Tamil Nadu

Jaw dropping gigantic mansions Ornate and rich living temples Lip-smacking traditional Chettinad cuisine Mindblowing antiques and handicrafts! And this is just the gist of what Chettinad tourism has to offer. Get ready for this complete guide to Karaikudi sightseeing. When it comes to visiting the best places in Tamil Nadu, I have to put this … Read more

Best things to do in Gokarna | Gokarna Travel Guide

Sunset at Kudle beach - one of the best things to do in Gokarna

He tugged his precious atmalinga over and over to separate it from the ground but true to Shiva’s words, it remained stuck to the ground. He looked around to find the celestial cows disappear into the ground. Realizing that he had been tricked, he tried to catch the last of the vanishing cow but all … Read more

The architectural diversity of West Kowloon Cultural District

The West Kowloon Cultural District in Hong Kong

On one side, the classic Chinese temple of Tin Hau Made one travel back to the heritage fishing village of Kowloon. While exactly on the opposite side, the British Edwardian Police Station Drew one around to the era of colonial platoon. Such contrasting architectures, right next to each other and many more along the walking … Read more

Nageshwar Jyotirlinga – A renowned Shiva Temple in Gujarat

The Shiva Statue that greets you at the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga Temple

His eyes bore through my soul… They beckoned me closer. His gaze urged me to look… At things beyond the obvious. The towering idol of Shiva greeted me at the entrance of the Nageshwar Jyotirlinga temple. His gaze and aura struck me so powerfully that I wondered what the actual linga inside this Shiva Temple in … Read more

The legendary Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman Temple

Raja Raja Gopuram - the tallest gateway to Jaffna Amman Temple

Her body severed into 51 pieces. Each of these fell on to the earth, sanctifying the spot and turning it into a powerful Shakthi Peetha. It was her anklet that dropped onto a remote Naga island off the coast of present day Jaffna. It was that which gave birth to the holy Nainativu Nagapooshani Amman … Read more

From Mandir to Masjid with Ahmedabad heritage walk

Shanthinath Ni Pol - a very picturesque pol that you can see during your heritage tour in Ahmedabad

The innocuous door opened to reveal a secret passage that led to a square with four homes facing each other. Where one showed a colonial touch, another showcased the local art. The third displayed a touch of Persia and the fourth stood vibrant with its Maratha designs. Distinct cultures intertwined, differences merged. Such was the … Read more

The rustic vibes of Janapada Loka Ramanagara

Malnad house at Janapada Loka

It wasn’t the first time that we had stopped at the same spot for breakfast Nor was it the first time that we had heard the foot-tapping music near the grand gate next door. However – it was the first time I saw those dancers perform to the beat of the drum And it was … Read more