A perfect weekend in Mahabalipuram

If you are yearning for a perfect weekend from Bangalore, alongside the sea, without driving too long. Then Mahabalipuram can provide you with the perfect options. Years back, we explored the town of Mahabalipuram (Mamallapuram). As a part of this trip we visited the places to see in Mahabalipuram including some UNESCO World Heritage Sites. … Read more

Ooty Tour : A perfect 5 days Ooty trip itinerary

Ooty is rightly called the “Queen of Hill Stations”. Having been there 4 times already, we are still surprised to discover a new side of Ooty with every trip we do here. After our most recent trip to Ooty this time, we decided to pen down for our readers a perfect 5 days Ooty trip … Read more

8 Things to do in Madurai in a day

Madurai is a culturally, historically and traditionally important town of South India. It is also famous as the “temple town of India” given it has many ancient temples. Particularly the Meenakshi Amman Temple. But is temple visiting the only thing to do in Madurai? Of course not. We visited Madurai on our 5 days trip … Read more

Hopping through heritage Chettinad houses in Karaikudi

The grandeur of the heritage Chettinad Houses in Karaikudi is really difficult to describe. You have got to witness it yourself. These are the mansions of Chettinad which until sometimes back I didn’t know much about. Then started materialising our 5 days road trip to Madurai, Rameshwaram and Tanjore from Bangalore. And I was looking … Read more

2 most important places to visit in Thanjavur in a day – a complete guide to Thanjavur

On the second last day of our 5 days trip to Madurai – Rameshwaram – Chettinad – Thanjavur – Bangalore, we reached Thanjavur. With just close to one day at hand, we had to choose wisely which places to visit in Thanjavur. And definitely it had to be the two most famous, most important iconic … Read more

Visiting the 10 most sacred and beautiful temples of Madurai

Madurai is rightly called the temple town of India. For one, it is home to the famous Meenakshi Amman Temple. But not just that, it is also home to many other sacred and beautiful temples. Some of these are very ancient temples. And they have some of the best architecture among the ancient temples of … Read more

Meenakshi Amman Temple Madurai – Things to know before you go

The Meenakshi Amman Temple in Madurai is one of the most revered temples of South India. And also one of the most famous ancient temples in India. A trip to Madurai is incomplete without a visit to this temple. In fact, many devotees plan a trip to Madurai for a mere visit to the Meenakshi … Read more

A complete guide to Thirumalai Nayakar Palace Madurai – A unique amalgamation of Dravidian and Muslim architectures

A complete guide to Thirumalai Nayakar Palace Madurai

“When the Nayak Dynasty shifted their capital to Madurai, they set to create the grandest structure of South India. Thus was born the splendid Thurumalai Nayakar Palace”    And what it turned out to be !! A palace in the heart of Madurai, also fondly called the Madurai Palace, built in 1636 AD by King … Read more

11 awesome things to do in Mahabalipuram

Pancha Rathas : Things to do in Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is a small town in Kanchipuram district in the southern state of Tamil Nadu, India. It is a town along the Bay of Bengal coastline. And, it also has many beautiful ancient historical monuments including a temple right on the sea shore. Once upon a time it was a bustling city and seaport … Read more

Where to stay in Ooty

With a plethora of options to stay, choosing one becomes an uphill task now a days. Not anymore, if you are heading to Ooty. Since we have been to Ooty 4 times. And from our first hand experience we will tell you in this post, where to stay in Ooty. However, the decision about where … Read more