Wai came into existence in the 1700s when the Pandavas lived here. At that point it was called Viraatnagari. Since it has over 100 temples, it is also called Dakshin Kaashi. It is about an hour's drive from Panchgani. Wai is situated on the banks of River Krishna and has 7 ghats. The most famou... |
Sethumadai is approximately 30 km from Pollachi, on the way to Top Slip. The place is filled with cocoa, coconut, groundnut and amla plantations. Most of the estates in Sethumadai is owned by a single person - Muthu Manikyam Gounder. Sethumadai is rightly called the foothills of the Annamalais. It i... |
The Kibber Village is locally known as Khyipur, one of the highest villages in the world at an altitude of 4205 m above sea level in a narrow valley surrounded by mountains from all sides. It is a picturesque tourist destination. Gette, at a short distance away from Kaza, is this highest village in ... |
In the south-eastern corner of Himachal Pradesh lies the Sangla Valley, part of the region of Kinnaur. About 28 km from the Sangla-Baspa Valley is located the highest and the last Indian village before the Indo-Tibetan Border (China) called Chitkul. It is also the last point you can travel to withou... |
The village of Mandawa is placed in the Shekhawati region of Rajasthan. Mandawa qualifies to be a Rajasthan hamlet. Found in Jhunjhunu district. It is part of Shekhawati region. Mandawa is known for its fort and havelis. This town has been referred to as the "Open Art Gallery of Rajasthan"... |
The settlements in this region consist of a collection of huts that are circular and have thatched roofs. The walls are covered with a plaster of clay, cow dung, and hay, making a termite-free (antiseptic) facade that blends in with the sand of the countryside around it.... |
Konaseema is situated in the Godavari delta between rivers Goutami and Vasishta. This delta land of black cotton soil is highly fertile for growing crops like coconut and paddy. It is one of most fertile lands present in Coromandel Coast. The entire region is rich in Coconut trees, Mango grooves, n... |
Jam Kunaria village is about 375 km from Ahmedabad, in the semi-arid environs of Kachchh district. It is 20 km away from the city of Bhuj. Almost the entire movie Lagaan was shot here. The environment is hot and arid. ... |
10 km away from Bhaderwah town, amidst the thick black forests of deodar, is a fine picturesque spot situated on the banks of Hanga Nallah, characterized by crystal water flowing with murmuring rhythms that makes the ambience musical. This place is now famously called the Noorie village. This place ... |
The village of Gstaad is the centre of the region of the Bernese Oberland. Gstaad a village in the German-speaking section of the Canton of Berne in southwestern Switzerland. Surrounded by Alps, Gstaad, is one of the most well knowing ski resorts in the world. This resort area is among the biggest s... |
Saanen is a municipality in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. It is the capital of the Obersimmental-Saanen administrative district. Saanenland is in the Bernese Oberland, where the dominant language is German. Several miles down the road in the Rougemont and Chateau-D’Oex resorts, conversation i... |
Rougemont is an authentic village in the Lake Geneva Alps in the so-called Pays-d’Enhaut. The local architecture draws its inspiration from the surrounding fir forests. This pre-Alpine village has a rich cultural and historic heritage and is a popular family-friendly summer and winter resort. Roug... |
Located in the state of Uttar Pradesh, Mirzapur has a population of a little over 205,264 (2001 census) and is renowned for its famous carpet and brassware industry. It is a city with several spots around it including many hills such as Rajdari, Devdari, Lakhaniyadari, and Windom fall range and Sirs... |
Agumbe is a small village at a height of 826 meters located in the Shimoga district. Lying in the Thirthahalli taluk and the Malnad region, Agumbe is among the places in India that receive very heavy rainfall earning it the sobriquet, "Cherrapunji of the South". There are many hills, river... |
Alberobello is a small town and comune in the province of Bari, in Puglia, Italy. It has about 11,000 inhabitants and is famous for its unique Trulli constructions. The Trulli of Alberobello are part of the UNESCO World Heritage sites list since 1996. A trullo (plural, trulli) is a traditional Apuli... |
Le Morne Brabant is a peninsula at the extreme south-western tip of Mauritius and the most windward side of the island. It is highlighted by an eponymous single standing basaltic rock with a summit of 556 metres above sea level which belongs to the most imposing sight on Mauritius. Le Morne is a sma... |
Basgo is a historical town situated on the bank of the Indus river in Ladakh. It was once an important cultural and political centre and is frequently mentioned in the Ladakhi Chronicles. Basgo is known for its castle ruin and the adjoining royal temples spectacularly located on the rocks. Besides t... |
Alchi Monastery - the most famous and probably most well-preserved monastery was built in the 12th century. It was a great seat of learning. It has five elaborate temples, with spectacular wall paintings, statues of Buddha, and murals depicting the life and times of those days. Alchi is one of Ladak... |
Harsil is a small budding town located at a distance of 73km from Uttarkashi and 25 km on the way to Gangotri. The Bhagirathi valley is most enchanting and preserves many colourful spots in its lap. Situated amidst the incredible beauty of mountain peaks, 5000 mts. high is the quiet town of Harsil. ... |
Kanodia Purohitan is one of the oldest village of Sevad Rajpurohits. It was awarded to Dharayatji Rajpurohit. It is situated on Jaisalmer highway 115 KM from Jodhpur. Surrounded by sand dunes and with lots of greenery it is upcoming tourist place. The temple in the movie 'Dor' was a set cr... |
