Solapur is a city located in the south-western region of the Indian state of Maharashtra, close to its border with Karnataka.
Dharapuram is a town in Tirupur district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Dharapuram is one of the oldest towns in Tamil Nadu and was the capital of Kongu Nadu under the Cheras, Western Ganga Dynasty and later Kongu Cholas, at which time it was known as Vanchipuri. Amaravathi River flows through the town
Kolhapur is a city on the banks of the Panchaganga River, in the west Indian state of Maharashtra. Its known for its temples, like the ancient Mahalakshmi Temple, a Hindu pilgrimage site. The Bhavani Mandap is an imposing old palace with a small museum displaying stuffed wild animals. Close by, Rankala Lake is surrounded by […]
Shimla is the capital of the northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, in the Himalayan foothills. Once the summer capital of British India, it remains the terminus of the narrow-gauge Kalka-Shimla Railway, completed in 1903. Its also known for the handicraft shops that line The Mall, a pedestrian avenue, as well as the Lakkar Bazaar, […]
Ranchi is the state capital of Jharkhand in northeast India. At the top of central Ranchi Hill, Pahari Mandir is a Hindu temple dedicated to Shiva, with panoramic city views. Nearby, leafy Nakshatra Van is a large park with trees planted to represent stars of the zodiac. The region is known for its tribal heritage, […]
Bhopal is a city in the central Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s one of Indias greenest cities. There are two main lakes, the Upper Lake and the Lower Lake. On the banks of the Upper Lake is Van Vihar National Park, home to tigers, lions and leopards. The State Museum has fossils, paintings and […]
Cuddalore is a city which is the headquarters of the Cuddalore District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. Scholars believe the name Cuddalore is derived from the beach the town is famous for, meaning ‘sea town’ in Tamil
Salem is a city on the Thirumanimuthar River, in the south Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The centuries-old Sugavaneswarar Temple, dedicated to the Hindu deity Shiva, features colorful gopurams (towers) and gardens. Nearby, colonial-era Christ Church is an Indo-Saracenic landmark consecrated in 1875. Jamiya Masjid is a mosque believed to have been built by Tipu […]
Haveri is a town in Karnataka, India, It is the administrative headquarters of Haveri District. The name Haveri is derived from the Kannada words havu and keri, which means place of snakes. Haveri is famous for its cardamom garlands. It is said that Haveri had around 1000 mathas in ancient days