Nahargarh Fort
Having been initially named as Sudarshangarh, Nahargarh once stood as one of the defense pillars for the city. The Aravalli Hills serve as its home as it stands magnificently on one of their edges. It was built by Sawai Jai Singh II and was probably named after the spirit of Prince Nahar Singh Bhomia. The ‘abode of tigers’, Nahargarh is a popular tourist attraction with the breathtaking view it overlooks…
Amber Palace
Located in the beautiful town of Amer, Amber Fort is one of the most eminent tourist places in Jaipur. Standing on a lofty hill, Amber Fort is a sight worth seeing as the reflection falls in the lake just in front of it and creates an upside-down image of the same and creates a breathtaking view. The fort is beautifully influenced by the Mughal architecture which is mainly constructed of…
Kovalam
As the name Kovalam suggests, this area of Trivandrum city of Kerala really is a ‘grove of coconut trees’. From a local fishing area to one of the most important tourist destinations in India, Kovalam has guided lakhs of tourists yearly with its lighthouse beach alone. When upon the nephew of Maharani Sethu Lakshmi Bayi, the Maharaja of Travancore brought their beach house namely Halcyon Castle into the limelight, the…
Attukadu Waterfalls
Located amidst the brilliant green of Munnar and Pallivasal, the Attukal or Attukadu waterfalls serve as a pleasant spot for the locals and tourists equally. Through roads of beatific tea gardening, this destination leaves one awestruck for a good few minutes. The unceasing flow of this spectacular water body is mixed with the breathtaking views of the mountains, river, rocks and the green that surrounds it. The splendid, glittering waterfalls…
Ashoka Beach
This lighthouse beach known to us as the Ashoka beach is one with the continuation of the Samudra beach and is famous for being calm, secluded and very clean in Kovalam. Being full of Ayurvedic resorts in and around the area is one of the outcomes of its serenity and peacefulness. This entire area does not come across a crowd or human noises and so, serves as an ideal getaway.…
Kundala Lake
About 24 kilometers from Munnar and 1700 meters above sea level is this magnificent lake known as Gundala or Kundala Lake. It is situated among the most peaceful and calm atmospheres of the Kerala timberland. Asia’s first arch dam, the Gundala Arch Dam is a sight to behold with its utmost beauty and magnificence. Kerala has the offices of its Electricity Board in this lake which has managed excellent boating…
Kanakakunnu Palace
Situated in the center of Trivandrum city and about 800 meters from Napier Museum, Kanakakunnu Palace is one brilliant showcase of British architecture in India. Built on the Kanakakunnu hill, which literally means, ‘the golden hill’, the palace served as the designated place for the princely feasts and leisure for appreciating country art under the reign of king Moolam Thirunal. Later tennis courts and other major enticing areas were added…