A 100 small settlements, 2300 people, 43 nationalities, one community – that’s the ‘City of Dawn’ Auroville. Auroville lies 12km northwest of the town of Pondicherry and has its origins in the French language – ‘Aurore’ (‘dawn’) and Ville (‘city’). It is also said to have been named after Sri Aurobindo.   History Auroville is an […]

Tiruvannamalai is a mystic town named after Annamalaiyar (main deity of Annamalai Temple).  History Tiruvannamalai is around 185 km away from Tamil Nadu capital Chennai and 210 Km away from Bangalore. A historical town, Tiruvannamalai has been under the rule of Cholas and Pallavas. The Hoysala Kings used the town as their capital in 1328. […]

Situated on the banks of River Kabini, this forest reserve is a haven for wildlife photographers and bird watchers.  History Kabini is around 80 Kilometers away from Mysore and is 205 Km away from Bengaluru. One of the most popular forest reserves in South India, Kabini is surrounded by lush greenery, tall trees and the […]

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 […]

Meppadi is one of the most scenic hill stations in the Wayanad district of Kerala and is located around 13km south-east of the town of Kalpetta. History Meppadi lies on the State Highway between Ooty in Tamil Nadu and Kozhikode in Kerala. The rolling, undulating green hills of Meppadi are one of the most picturesque […]

Calicut, also known as Kozhikode, was once a trading town, seat of a formidable dynasty and a former Portuguese colony as well and also home to many premier educational institutions, most notably the Indian Institute of Management (IIM), the National Institute of Technology (NIT) and Calicut Medical College.  History Locally known as Kozhikode lies on […]

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 […]

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. […]