Badami is a town in Bagalkot district of Karnakata. This place is famous for Structural temples and rock cut temples. Cave Temples were built from 5th to 8th centuries. Vatapi and Ilvala hills surround this town. Earlier name of Badami is Vatapi. This town acted as capital of Chalukyas. From 6th century to 8th century […]
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Tharangambadi
Tharangambadi is a town in Nagapattinam district of Tamilnadu. Tharangambadi means Place of the singing waves. From 1620 to 1845 this town was acted as Danish Colony. Before it was treated as Danish colony, Pandyas and Cholas ruled this place. From Germany two Protestants came to this place and started printing press. This was the […]
Hampi
Hampi Attractions : Virupaksha Temple, Lakshmi Narasimha Temple, Hazara Ram Temple, Museum, Matanga Hills,Hemakuta Hill Temple Complex Hampi is a small town in Karnataka. Other name of this town is Pampa. This name is derived from the river Pampa who is the daughter of Lord Brahma. Earlier it was the capital of Vijayanagar Empire. Several […]
Thiruvananthapuram
Thiruvananthapuram is the capital city of Kerala. Other names of this city are Trivandrum and Evergreen city of India. This place is famous for historical structures, windy backwaters, palm fringed shorelines who are stretched so long and Beaches. Apart from the beaches, this place is also known for its ancient temples. Maharaja Marthanda Varma named […]
Bijapur
Bijapur is a historical town in Karnataka state. This place is famous for Mosques, gardens, forts, architectural sculptures and historical monuments. Bijapur was established by Kalyani Chalukyas in 10th century. It was the golden period for the city during the period of Yusuf Adil Shah in 15th century. In those days it was called as […]
Thanjavur
Thanjavur is a city in Thanjavur district of Tamilnadu. Word Thanjavur is derived from Tanjan, a legendary demon in Hindu Mythology. This city is stated as cultural capital of Tamilnadu. Thanjavur is famous for Paintings, history, handicrafts, arts, temples. Rice cultivation is more in Thanjavur so this place is also known as Rice Bowl of […]
Yelagiri
Yelagiri is a hill station Village of Tamilnadu in Vellore district. This village is surrounded by green valleys, rose gardens and orchards. Yelagiri is famous for trekking activity. Other activities of this place are Paragliding, rock climbing. It is also known as Poor Man’s Ooty. Earlier this place was under the control of Yelagiri Zamindars. […]
Khajuraho
Khajuraho town is located in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh. This place is famous for medieval period Jain and Hindu temples. Khajuraho is the best example for Medieval Heritage. Temples in Khajuraho attained the status as UNESCO World Heritage site. City was bought out of the world in 19th century by Gen Alexander Cunningham. 22 […]
Orchha
Orchha is a town in Tikamgarh district of Madhya Pradesh. It was founded by Bundela Chief, Rudra Pratap Singh in 15th century. He is the first king of Orchha. This place is most famous for Chhatris, Palaces, and temples. Orchha means hidden. Before it was founded it was covered in Bundelkhandi. So it was named […]
Gwalior
Gwalior is historical city in Madhya Pradesh. This place is named after Sage Gwalipa. He saved the life of King Suraj by curing Leprosy disease. Other name of Gwalior is Fort City. Babur, Mughal Emperor, stated regarding Gwalior as the pearl amongst fortresses in Hind. During the British rule this place enjoys 21 gun salutes. […]