The Ruins of Hampi – wherever I went, it felt like a huge bag of giant boulders fell and spilled across the land. Here are the top 5 things to do in Hampi to include in your 2 days Hampi Itinerary. Visit the temples and explore the ruins of Hampi…

Medieval craftsmen created the amazing composite pillars of the Sabha Mantapa, which emanate sound from intricately carved designs. Virupaksha and Vittala Temple in Hampi are the top places to visit in Hampi. After seeing places in Zenana enclosure in Hampi, we went to have our lunch. Post-lunch, we decided to…

Zenana Enclosure in Hampi is an exclusive area reserved for royal women in olden days. As we entered, we spotted a pastel-colored Lotus Mahal. The Lotus Mahal is the beautiful remains of yesteryear’s architecture, and stands out amidst the ruins of Hampi. What else you can find in Zenana Enclosure…

Hampi is renowned and notorious for its temple of monolithic statues. Monuments like Kadalekalu Ganesh temple, Sasivekalu Ganesh temple, Lakshmi Narashima temple, Badavilinga temple, and Monolith Bull temple are noted for their monolith sculptures. Monolithic Bull Temple:           Monolith Bull or the huge Nandi, facing Lord Shiva of Virupaksha…

The Ruins of Hampi – wherever I went, it felt like a huge bag of giant boulders fell and spilled across the land. The legacy of the Vijayanagara Empire is still felt today in the ruins of Hampi. It has been one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites since 1986.…

Parvathamalai, steeped in history with a rich tapestry of lush green mountains, dense forests along with varied herbs. One has to literally climb seven hills to seek the blessings of Lord Shiva in Parvathamalai. Parvathamalai is about 35 KM from Thiruvanamalai located via the Polur – Thenmathimangalam – Kadaladi route.…

Our second day began with a trip to all the renowned churches in Pondicherry.  We had our breakfast at the restaurant and started early. As we’d already been to Pondicherry with friends, we planned to visit only a few attractions. So, we skipped Auroville and a few beaches. Our Lady…

A road trip from Chennai to Pondicherry wasn’t a planned trip though! I had to attend a team outing at a Village Resort in Chengalpattu. So, I had to leave early to catch the train. I met my friend at Pallavaram station and we took the Chengalpattu train, from there…

As the scorching summer arrives, everyone flees to hill stations. But, we head to a village for a feast celebration. St. Aloysius Gonzaga Feast is celebrated every year in Akilandapuram. However, the fun lies in meeting your entire cousin for a feast in a remote rural village of Tamilnadu. It’s…

Are you looking for some unique hidden places to visit in Goa? Here are the 7 most popular and happening places in North Goa. We planned a 4N / 5D holiday trip to North Goa and have pre-booked our flights and stay. Day 1: Calangute Beach & Baga Beach We…