A complete guide to visit Hampi Karnataka

Huge Royal Enclosures that speak luxury ! International Trade Markets from before the era of Christ ! Temples with architecture most brilliant and stunning ! Spread over acres and acres of land & spanning thousands of years ! Welcome to Hampi – the largest open air museum of India. If you like visiting historical places … Read more

Exploring the Royal Enclosure of Hampi – of the glorious Vijayanagara Empire

Reminiscent of the most glorious historical period of South India.  Along the banks of a beautiful river lies the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. That contain the ruins from the past of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. And today I will not just take you through these ruins on a virtual tour of the Royal Enclosure of … Read more

Visiting the magnificent Vijaya Vittala Temple Hampi

Of all the grant structures that stand tall through the ruins of the once glorious Vijayanagara Empire – the second most prosperous empire of it’s time in the world – Vijaya Vittala Temple is no doubt the most magnificent and the most outstanding. Also the most entirely intact structure. And yet, I missed visiting it … Read more

Visiting the beautiful Virupaksha Temple Hampi and places near it

Virupaksha is a form of Shiva. Thus, Virupaksha temple is dedicated to Shiva. The temple was built in around 7th Century by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire. And it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Karnataka – the ruins of Hampi or … Read more

11 Ancient Temples in India with amazing architecture

Ancient Temples in India | Lepakshi Temple | Meenakshi Temple | Hoysaleswara Temple | Konark Temple | Shore Temple | Thanjor Temple

There are countless ancient temples in India . In fact, India is a land of extraordinarily beautiful culture and heritage. Over the centuries, the beauty of the monuments and historical shrines of India has put the world in great amazement. Also, India is a land of temples. Most of which are carved out by pouring … Read more

A guide to a trip to Badami Pattadakal and Aihole – the epitome of temple art in India

Today, we take you with us to Karnataka’s heritage tour epitome – a trip to Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole !!   The triplet of Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole lie at the center of the heritage tour of Karnataka. Located in the Bagalkot district of Karnataka and lying in the valley of the Malaprabha river, this … Read more

Places to see in Badami in a day

On our recent trip to Karnataka’s cultural circuit , i.e., a trip to Badami, Pattadakal and Aihole, we spent a day in Badami. On that day we explored the different places to see in Badami in one day. Although, there are lots of places to see in Badami. But, we were visiting with kids. So, … Read more

Visiting Pattadakal group of monuments in Karnataka – The university of temple architecture of India

Although we have visited several ancient temples of India so far. Many of which have simply left us spell bound. I struggled to grasp the details in the Jain Temple of Ranakpur and the temple of Halebidu in Hoysala Kingdom. While I was left gasping looking at the carvings of the Temple Complex of Khajuraho … Read more

Time travel at the cradle of Indian Temple Architecture at Aihole

“Cradle of Indian Temple architecture at Aihole” – sounds strange? Wondering if there’s really a “cradle” of the temple architecture in India? Where the varied, beautiful and mind-blowing temples of India drive their inspirations from? Yes, there is one such place. Located in the center of North Karnataka – in the cultural circuit of Badami … Read more

11 Tips to visit the Louvre Museum Paris in a day

Louvre Museum Paris in a day

Louvre Museum Paris doesn’t need any introduction. Being one of the grandest museums with the finest collection of arts in the world. Whoever comes to Paris, Louvre is a must see in their list. But, is it really possible to cover the Louvre Museum Paris in a day? What if you are an art lover … Read more