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, […]

Beautiful, remote and yet teeming with life, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a great destination to let down your hair and relax. Andaman and Nicobar today is a relaxing beach destination alluring tourists with its beautiful islands and moonlit sea. This group of 600 islands pieced together in the Bay of Bengal is very also situated […]

Alleppey or Alappuzha is the land for dreamers, romantics, and wanderers.  History  Alappuzha derives its name from its physical features and geographical position – it literally means the land between the sea and network of rivers flowing into it. The quaint, old-world town is all about quiet by-lanes, paddy fields, toddy shops, and tens of […]

Unspoiled by human habitat, Gokarna is one of the very few tourist towns that have drastically changed its frontier from being a temple town to a beach lovers’ paradise.  History Gokarna has an interesting history and a mysterious legend attached to it. Shrimad Bhagavad Purana mentions Gokarna as the place where Lord Shiva emerged from […]

Lakshadweep, a peaceful haven and a perfect destination for those who want to get away from the hustle and bustle of cities. India’s smallest Union Territory of Lakshadweep – literally meaning 100,000 islands – is actually a group of 36 pristine atolls and islands in the Laccadive Sea, around 200-440km off India’s southwestern coast. History Formerly […]

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 […]