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Thanjavur – Tamil Nadu’s Rice Bowl

Thanjavur is located in Tamil Nadu a South Indian State. It is from the name ‘Tanjan’ an asura from the legends that this name is derived as per the mythology of the Hindus. It is one of India’s ancient cities founded by Swaran Maran the king of Mutharayar. During the Chola rule, Thanjvur gained prominence. […]

Nandi Hills – The Weekend Retreat

Nandi Hills is a small hill retreat in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka, 60 km away from Bangalore. Nandi Hills gets its name from the Nandi statue that stands guard at the hill top temple, Yoganandeeshwara Temple. Tipu Sultan had made Nandi Hills his summer resort. This 1455 m high hill range was fortified by […]

Mysore – The Royal City

The Second largest city in the state of Karnataka, Mysore, is located fairly near to its capital city, Bangalore. Located at the base of the Chamundi Hills, Mysore is spread over an area of about 129 square km. The name Mysore is a derivation of the name ‘Mahishuru’ which means the abode of Mahisha. Legends […]

Nepal the Hidden Treasure Kingdom of Southeast Asia

Strategically cited as a landlocked country between the Tibet sovereign region of China and India, Nepal too is an autonomous self ruling independent kingdom untouchable even by her powerful neighboring countries and shares as a prominent part of Southeast Asia. Though strategically small in size the country has a name and fame for possession some […]

Kodaikanal – India’s Lovable Hill Station

In India one of the hill resorts that are very popular is Kodaikanal. Standing amidst the folds of the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu near Madurai it can charm almost anyone. Tourists from the world over find its bracing air, sylvan beauty, lovely lakes, woods and slopes really breath-taking. Nature has given it one gift […]