Must visit temples of Varanasi India

Must visit temples of Varanasi India – are you wondering which temples to visit on your trip to one of the holiest cities in India? Varanasi or Banaras (Ancient name: Kashi) is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities of the world. Located on the banks of the holy river Ganga, it’s been a revered … Read more

Unique Things to do in Mahabaleshwar in a day

On our Maharashtra Road Trip, Mahabaleshwar was our first destination. It is a hill station located in the Sahyadri Hills, close to Lonavala and Khandala. And also home to the highest peak of Maharashtra. While as a hill station, I could draw a lot of parallel to other hill stations of South and South West … Read more

One day in Nashik – places to see and things to do in Nashik

Nashik is the old city where stands one of 12 Jyotirlinga Temples of India. Where the mahakumbh mela is held once every 12 years. Where civilisation thrived millions of years ago – testimony to which are the carved cave temples – like none other in the world. But Nashik is also the “wine capital of … Read more

Ajanta Caves Aurangabad – the epitome of Buddhist art and architecture in India

Ajanta Caves in Aurangabad along with Ellora Caves are well known as the epitome of Buddhist art and architecture in India. And also the finest example of cave temple architecture in India. They are a UNESCO World Heritage site. And one of a kind cave temples in the world. To be honest, after visiting the … 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

A visit to the Sri Krishna Temple and Math Udupi

Of all the temples of India that I have visited, I found Sri Krishna Temple and Math Udupi to be very unique. Unique in it’s story, it’s prayers, it’s culture and conduct. Read on to know more about why I say so.    Although I am not a very religious person. But the beautiful mythological … 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