Located about 18 km from Ahmedabad and just outside Gandhinagar, Adalaj Stepwell is one of the finest examples of stepwell architecture in India. Built in 1499, this magnificent five-storey structure is renowned for its intricate stone carvings, remarkable engineering, and fascinating legend surrounding Queen Rani Roopba. Unlike ordinary wells, stepwells were designed to serve multiple purposes. They stored water throughout the year, provided relief from […]
Located on the banks of the Pushpavati River, about 100 km from Ahmedabad, the Modhera Sun Temple is one of the finest examples of temple architecture in India. Built during the reign of King Bhima I (Bhimdev I) of the Solanki dynasty in 1026–1027 AD, this magnificent monument was dedicated to Surya, the Sun God. Although no prayers are offered here today, the temple continues […]
Goa is the smallest state in India and is popular for its beaches and parties. The state is so famous for its beaches that all the other places to visit gets hardly a mention. Goa has several natural, heritage and historical beauties that is worth exploring. One such place that perfectly categorizes as an offbeat destination of Goa is Aravalem. Aravalem, also spelled Harvalem, is […]
The beaches of Goa has always fascinated me. The natural beauty of endless sea waters, gentle waves, the shacks on most beaches, you can spend enough time doing nothing 🙂 You can spend time by just sitting on the golden sand, and feeling the mild waves touching the feet. Or you can walk along the shoreline on a sandy beach. You can even enjoy the stunning […]
Have you been to Goa anytime during the off season? Typically, during the monsoon time, the tides in the beaches are so wild, that getting into the water is strictly prohibited. And obviously, most of the beach water sports are also not available! At this time, you can also observe that most of your favourite beach-side shacks would have disappeared! While some of the shacks […]
Family trip to Rishikesh: an eye-opening experience By Akansha Negi Rishikesh is synonymous with serenity, fun, adventure, Ganga and Yoga, all at the same time. A family holiday in Rishikesh is one of the best ways to experience the unique destination differently. Having heard so much about the place, I made my mind to a plan a trip and bask in the sheer tranquility prevailing here. […]
The word ‘wallet’ started gaining a different meaning these days. With the rising of digital wallets, e-wallets and crypto-currency wallets, it seems strange to define the term to exactly what it meant few years back! Talking about physical wallets seems like a yesteryear’s topic. It was just few days back when one of my friends asked my opinion if the era of physical wallets is […]
Whenever we travel within India, we have the luxury of being unorganised while packing our bags. Just dump all basic necessities and we are ready to travel within few minutes. That is because, you generally need not unpack or search for any items before you reach the destination. But, while travelling outside of India (or any international travel), we do not have that luxury. There […]
Badrinath is a holy town located at an elevation of 3300 m / 10800 ft. It is one of the four important pilgrimage sites in India famously called as the “Char Dham” of India. Char Dham, which means four holy abodes, comprises of Badrinath (Badrinath Temple) in the north, Puri (Jagannath Temple) in the east, Beyt Dwarka (Shri Dwaradhish Temple) in the west and Rameshwaram (Ramanatha Swamy temple) in […]
Tehri Dam/Lake is an artificial reservoir that was built over the River Bhagirathi. Located at an elevation of 1700 m / 5500 ft and with a height of over 260 m, it is regarded as the highest dam in India. The dam conserves water for irrigation purposes of the surrounding villages, supplies water to neighboring towns, and is the primary source for the power generation […]
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