The banks of the beryl-grey ribbon of a Spiti River are home to the far-flung, rugged region of the Spiti valley – a desert mountain valley lying high in the Himalayan range in Himachal Pradesh. History Spiti, originally pronounced as ‘Piti’ literally means ‘The Middle Land’, i.e., the land lying between India and Tibet. Its […]

Dandeli, also known as the adventure hub of Karnataka, is famous for being the perfect vacation spot for nature and adventure lovers.  History Dandeli lies on the banks of the River Kali in Northern Karnataka, around 75 km from Hubli. The picturesque town is surrounded by deciduous forests and is known for the variety of […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Kasaragod district in Kerala’s far north is home to the gorgeous beach towns of Bekal and Nileshwaram, located 25 km away from each other on the Malabar coast. Nileshwaram (a.k.a. Nileshwar) is also known as the cultural capital of North Malabar. History Nileshwaram lies 90 km to the south of Mangalore on the Northern Malabar […]

The glorious land of the Cholas a heritage city, Thanjavur offers spectacular temples, art, architecture, painting, and food to its visitors.  History There is a lot of history in Thanjavur, so much so that one wonders where to begin from! Known as the ‘rice bowl of Tamil Nadu’ Thanjavur is located in the Cauvery Delta […]

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 […]