Karwar – The Kashmir Of Karnataka

Karwar

Karwar is known as the ‘Kashmir of Karnataka’, and with good reason!  History Karwar lies at the confluence of the River Kali and the Arabian Sea, deriving its name from the nearby village of Kadwad (or Kade Wada, meaning the ‘last area’ in Kannada and Konkani). This beautiful beach city lies on India’s western coast, […]

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Kumbalangi – A Quaint Fishing Village

Kumbalangi

Kumbalangi (or Kumbalangy) is a culturally-rich, visually stunning quaint island village in Kerala where one can experience the peaceful village life to the hilt.  History Located 12km south of Kochi, Kerala in the Ernakulam district, Kumbalangi is a stunning confluence of vivid colors – the azure backwaters, the viridian palm trees, the wheat-colored sand, and […]

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Kilivarai–Kodaikanal – A Journey through a Verdant Land

Kilavarai-Kodaikanal

The agrarian eco-village of Kilivarai (or Kilavarai) and the scenic hill station of Kodaikanal (meaning ‘Gift of the forest’ in Tamil) in Tamil Nadu lie in a lush, verdant world where travelers can retreat into for a truly nature-inspired vacation.   History  The unique shola forests make for a stunning backdrop for Kodaikanal, which is […]

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Palakkad – Nature Lover’s Paradise

Palakkad

Endless green paddy fields under a blue-grey sky, rivers, and streams meandering their way through the plains and the misty backdrop of the magnificent Western Ghats – Palakkad is a nature lover’s absolute paradise. Palakkad lies around 60 km to the southwest of Coimbatore.  History Palakkad’s name has evolved over centuries. In historic times, Palakkad […]

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Pollachi – Nature’s Beauty And Filmakers’s Delight

Pollachi

History and nature create a wonderful confluence in Pollachi, which will delight travelers with the widest of sensibilities. History Pollachi lies 50km to the south of Coimbatore. Pozhil Vaichi, Porull Aatchi, Porul Achi – the commercially, industrially, historically important scenic town of Pollachi has been called by many names in the past. Nestled in the […]

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Coimbatore – The Textile City In South India

Coimbatore

The city of Kovai, better known as Coimbatore, is the state’s second-largest city – and a major manufacturing, healthcare, IT, education, commerce, industries, and textile hub. History When it comes to how Coimbatore’s name came about, there are numerous theories. According to one legend, ‘Coimbatore’ is derived from Kovanputhur (which literally means the ‘new town of […]

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