The luxurious and beautiful Athangudi Palace in Karaikudi

 “A house with 600 ornate windows and 64 grand rooms!! With tiles imported from Italy, coloured glasses brought all the way from Belgium, intricately carved massive wooden doors and jharokhas! Massive Varandas covered in Chettinad Tiles. And beautifully coloured artwork all across.” Sounds a little grander than grand, doesn’t it? Welcome to Athangudi Palace of … Read more

12 interesting facts about Brihadeeshwara Temple Thanjavur – the big temple that doesn’t cast shadow

places to visit in Thanjavur

Thanjavur or Tanjore is the cultural hub of Tamil Nadu. This city was ruled by numerous dynasties in the past. And hence, was the centre of art, architecture and religion for centuries. A foremost example of the amalgamation of it’s art, architecture and religion is the Brihadishvara Temple. No doubt, Thanjavur and Brihadeshwara Temple have … Read more

A trip to Chitradurga Fort from Bangalore Karnataka – The Fort of Seven Circles

“She stood at the top of the crevice to the fort, fearless and determined. And brought countless soldiers of the invading army down with her valour as she guarded the fort on behalf of her husband !!” Interesting legends, stories of utmost bravery, vast expanses and strategic built – these are some of the many … Read more

6 days in Italy – beautiful & enchanting

Rome in a day

Italy was our first destination on our trip to Europe. Which was our summer vacation trip in the year 2017.  We spent 6 days in Italy starting in Rome. And by all means these were very beautiful and enchanting days. They comprised of couple of days each visiting Rome, exploring Florence and cruising in Venice. … Read more

Roaming around Rome in a day

Rome in a day

Rome was not built in a day. And you will realize it when you try to cover Rome in a day 🙂 So did we. But with limited time at hand, we tried to make the most of it, roaming around Rome in a day! This is the trip we booked – Rome in a … Read more

Hopping through the cute cafes in Pondicherry

Did you know that apart from the famous French Quarters of White Town, the one of a kind township of Auroville and the beautiful beaches of Pondicherry there is something else that Pondicherry is famous for? Yes, you guessed it right from the title of my post. It is the beautiful cafes in Pondicherry. And … Read more

A free self paced walking tour in White Town Pondicherry

” A rocky beach like none other not very far from a white sand beach with azure waters like none other ! French Quarters along side A Dravidian Style Temple, Mosques and Churches standing side by side ! A place like none other that I have seen !! “   Exactly the lines that echoed … Read more

Eden Beach Pondicherry – the only blue flag beach of Pondicherry

Eden Beach Pondicherry is one of the latest additions to the beaches of Pondicherry. And also the very first blue flag beach of Pondicherry. It is one of the newest additions to the blue flag beaches of India, getting it’s certification in 20119. And also one of the couple of blue flag beaches of India … Read more

4 Surreal must see valleys of Pahalgam Kashmir

“Agar Firdaus Bar ru-e-zamin ast, Hami ast, o Hami ast, o Hami ast” meaning : “If there’s heaven anywhere in the world, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here” Jahangir’s words echoed in my ear as I navigated winding roads up and down the mountain slopes to witness some of the most beautiful sceneries that I … Read more

Life on a houseboat on Dal Lake in Srinagar

The “Heaven on Earth” Kashmir offers several surreal experiences to it’s tourists, Including the Shikara ride on Dal Lake, horse riding through the enthralling Kashmir Valleys in Pahalgam and the valley of Doodhpathri. The only Tulip Gardens of Asia and gondola ride on Asia’s highest cable car in Gulmarg. But there is one experience that … Read more