Kolar is 65 km northeast of Bangalore. History has it that Luv and Kush were born here in Valmiki's house. Kolar is popularly known as city of Gold, Silk, Mangos and Milk. Kolar is a place of great antiquity and rich history. The Cholas and Pallavas were the initial builders. Later, the city w... |
Doddabetta peak. It is the highest peak (2623 meters) in the Nilgiris and is situated about 10-km from Ooty, offering a beautiful view of the Nilgiri hill ranges. There is a telescope house that is run by the Tamil Nadu Tourism Development Corporation in the Dodabetta Peak to enable the tourist to g... |
This is the stretch of road with picture perfect, stunning landscapes when you travel by road from Ooty to Mysore via Gudalur. Each turn captures a breathtaking scenario of enchanting visuals. Gudalur Valley is one of the most beautiful places in the Nilgiris District. These hills and the forests ha... |
Nandi Hills or Nandidurg is a hill fortress in the Chikkaballapur district of Karnataka. Nandidurg hill, known commonly as Nandi Hills, gets its name from an ancient Nandi temple situated on this hill. This temple has a thousand year old sculpture of Nandi. During the Chola period, Nandi Hills was c... |
About 40 km from Bangalore, Ramanagara hills have been the earliest rock climbing locations in South India. Climbers have been undertaking technical climbing since 1960s onwards. Ramanagara is also famous for the huge rocky outcrops. Those that are popular for rock climbing are; Ramadevarabetta, SRS... |
Kathiawar or Kathiawad is a peninsula in Gujarat bounded on the north by the great wetland of the Rann of Kutch, south by the Arabian Sea. The area derives its name from Kathi clan of Rajput rulers. A range of low hills, known as the Gir Hills, occupies the south-central portion of the peninsula. A... |
Dilapidated remains of an era bygone, Hampi puts you in touch with the rich past of Vijayanagara Empire. Hampi is both a historic & religious location. Hampi is a village in Karnataka, India. It is located within the ruins of Vijayanagara, the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. As the vi... |
Chennarayana Durga is an old fort at the top Chennarayana Durga hill. It is nearly 10 km away Koratagere on the way to Madhugiri from Tumkur. Being one among the Nine Durgas (Forts) fort atop Channarayana Durga hill is the center of attraction. The fort has ruined temples and old structures. History... |
At 3930 feet elevation, Madhugiri is a monolithic rock - single hill. It is the largest in Asia and second largest in the world. Madhugiri, or also known as Maddagiri, is located around 43 km north to Tumkur town. Madhugiri is famous for its giant rock overlooking the town and the fort nestling in i... |
Bhandardara is a holiday resort village in Ahmednagar district of Maharashtra. Bhandardara sits by the Pravara River, and is a blend of natural beauty, waterfalls, mountains, tranquility, greenery, invigorating air and pristine ambiance. Ratangad is a fort in Ratan Wadi, overlooking the picturesque ... |
Bolgudda is one the base camps for the trekkers in Bandipur National Park. From Bolgudda the view of the entire mountain range and the valley below is spectacular.... |
Masale Betta is one of the small hillocks in the vast Kakanakote region. It is also one of the eight beat areas for any kind of elephant census. The names of the 8 beat areas are Balle, Machuru, Sunkudakatte, Udhbuur, DB Kuppe, Hosur, Masale Betta and Bogeshwara.... |
Malegitti Shivalaya - one of the oldest temples in the region is dedicated to Lord Shiva. The temple is constructed out of stone on a summit of a rocky hill. The 'Upper Shivalaya' on the rocky fort on the other bank of Agasthya pond has been identified as an earlier Vaishnava Temple, '... |
Gudalur is a picturesque green valley on the way from Mysore to Ooty. It is a gateway to three states, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala, lying equidistant from both Kerala and Karnataka. Though the history of the name has been lost, it is the place where all the three states’ boundaries meet. Guda... |
A must see in Margao is the small chapel called Monte Hill Chapel located on top of Monte hill. From the courtyard of the Monte Chapel, there is a magnificent view of the Salcete countryside. The church is locked most of year but one should go there to get a bird's eye view of the entire city, ... |
Dolphin's Nose is about 12 km from Coonoor Bus Stand and is situated near Tiger Hills. It is a unique rock of tremendous proportions, jutting out of the face of hillside , like a giant dolphin's nose. The view here is extremely grand. To the left and right are grea... |
Malshej Ghat is a mountain pass in the Western Ghats range in Pune district of Maharashtra, India. The site is nestled in the lofty rugged hills of the Western Ghats. Perched amongst the ghats, at an altitude of approximately 700 m above sea level, this tourist spot can be visited throughout the yea... |
Anthargange is a hill range situated near the city of Bangalore in Kolar. Kolar is a place of great antiquity , but has passed through so many vicissitudes and was so much devastated by warfare and what little now remains in it is ancient. The Cholas and Pallavas have contributed their builders. Vo... |
