Hampi

Tranquebar- Danish Connection

Tranquebar is a sleepy fishing village on the Coromandel Coast of India. Not many know that Tranquebar was a prosperous trading post of the Danish in the early 17th century!

Tranquebar is a perfect destination for an exotic holiday where you want to relax in a tranquil environment and perhaps rediscover some secrets from the past. Some highlights in the Tranquebar menu are a heavenly beach, magnificent specimens of Danish architecture, a church where the first Bible was printed in Tamil language and the 400 year old Fort Dansborg.

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Pondicherry-French Connection

Pondicherry, now renamed Puducherry, is synonymous with Sri Aurobindo’s Ashram. Auroville, the universal town and an experiment in Human Unity is probably the most interesting attraction here. It is worth visiting Pondicherry just to appreciate some of its magnificent monuments like The Statue of Dupleix, Place Du Government and War memorial, courtesy it’s 300 year French Legacy. Another compelling reason to visit Pondicherry would be its magnificent beaches on the 32 km coastline. Take a leisurely walk on the tree-lined boulevards along the seashore and you will forget all your worries!

Matri Mandir at Auroville

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Russian Festivals

Russia is an amazing holiday destination. It is best visited during the festival season. The Russian festivals reveal the rich cultural tradition and fascinating customs of its people. While the festivals stem from the Christian legacy Russia shares with Europe and America, the manner of celebration is really unique. Let me take you through 4 of the most popular Russian festivals. My advice would be to plan a Russian holiday during the festival time and rest assured the memories will last a lifetime!

SnegurochkaDed Moroz

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Mesmerising Badami

Badami is the ancient capital of the Chalukyas. It is famous for its sandstone cave temples. Legend has it there were two demon siblings Vatapi and Ilvala, who had a trick by which they could kill and make a meal of mendicants passing by. Their tricks worked until Sage Agastya came by and counter-tricked them and brought an end to Vatapi's life.  A trip here will leave you mesmerized by majestic gateways, regal forts, ancient inscriptions and mind-blowing sculpture.

Sandstone Cave TemplesView of Agasti Lake

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Rediscovering Hampi

On the banks of Tungabhadra River near Hospet in Karnataka, lies Hampi, where the ruins of the great Vijayanagara Empire can be found today. Founded by Hairhara and Bukka, the empire fell by 1565 to Muslim sultans. Even though the once proud city of victory lies in ruins today, it has a sense of timelessness. It was referred to as Kishkinda during Ramayana era while in modern times Jackie Chan and Mallika Sherawat starred in the movie “Myth” with Hampi as the backdrop! You can call this UNESCO world heritage site as one of the world’s largest open air museums.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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