With hot winds blowing over the sand dunes, a world of colors bright and vibrant opens for us at the Rann Utsav, White Desert Festival in India. A weekend at the Rann of Kutch is a truly sultry dream come true…with the vast expanse of the white desert sand, a folk festival to indulge in and […]

Mamallapuram, also known as Mahabalipuram is an ancient historic seaport of Pallava Kings.  History An archaeological wonder and a UNESCO designated heritage site, Mammalapuram was a very important seaport during 7th century AD. Situated about 60 Km from the city of Chennai, Mammalapuram was once a bustling seaport where traders who traveled across to the […]

Sakleshpur’s enchanting mountains, scenic roads, and lush coffee estates are perfect ingredients to make a good weekend holiday. History  A historical town, Sakleshpur has been ruled by Chalukyas and Hoysalas for many years. According to popular legends, during the reign of the Hoysalas, a broken Shivalinga was discovered here and the name ‘Sakleshpur’ came about. […]

Wayanad, a calm, serene, ethereal place with a rich history and unexplored mysteries tucked away in its pristine green cover is a paradise on Earth   History The rich history of Wayanad dates back to the rule of Vedar Rajas followed by Kerala Varma Pazhassi Raja of Kottayam, who fought the British valiantly. Developed as a […]

For those who love to take an offbeat holiday to historical cities, will find Dindigul an alluring prospect to explore.  History Dindigul (or Dindugal) is an old South Indian City and District headquarters located 420 km Southwest of the Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu. Dindigul region is located in the foothills of Sirumalai hills […]