Karadiyur View Point

Karadiyur View Point

Karadiyur View Point in another view point that is located at around 13 km from Yercaud. The view point offers excellent view the valley below and you can also see Mettur Dam at a distance. This is yet another location that provides beautiful sunset and sunrise views.     You can reach this view point by a vehicle. The last 500m to the view point […]

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Anna Park (Botanical Garden)

Anna Park (Botanical Garden)

Anna Park is another attraction in Yercaud, which is located just opposite Yercaud Lake. This park has collections of several natural species of plants, and shrubs around the Shevaroys Hills. Anna Park is a nice picnic spot which presents the pleasant ambiance to the visitors. The park also has a Japanese park which introduces to Japanese way of horticulture. Everything that is grown inside the […]

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Rose Garden and Silk Farm

Rose Garden and Silk Farm

Within walking distance from Ladies’ Seat, you can find a Rose Garden. This garden hosts several varieties of Roses. Different species of roses, varied sizes, numerous colors, aromatic delight, and mesmerizing view of the garden is a visual pleasure for all the visitors.               The garden also has silk farm which depicts the history of silk production in India. […]

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Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram

Mahabalipuram is a coastal town that is located 60km from Chennai, and 100 km from Pondicherry. This place had a great history around 6-7th century and was ruled by the Pallava dynasty at that time. There were several sculptures which were carved on rocks throughout this town. However, it is not known why the rulers from this place migrated/disappeared. However, today, the town has a lot […]

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Panch Rathas

Panch Rathas

Panch Rathas means five chariots. This is a set of 5 monolithic rock temples at Mahabalipuram. Panch Rathas are short for Panch Pandav Rathas and are associated with Mahabharata: Draupadi’s Ratha, Arjuna’s Rath, Nakul – Sahadev’s Ratha, Bhima Rath and Yudhistar Ratha.       Location Panch Rathas Where to stay? Mahabalipuram / Mamallapuram Distance Chart From Distance (in km) Chennai 60 Pondicherry 100 Bangalore 350 […]

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Shore Temple

Shore Temple

The shore temple at Mahabalipuram was constructed during the 7th century by the Pallava Kings. The shore temple is yet another marvel from the Pallava dynasty. Sunrise at Shore Temple Within the shore temple premises, there are three temples located very close to the sea shore. The oldest and the largest of them all is the temple that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple […]

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Krishna’s Butter Ball

Krishna’s Butter Ball

What will happen if you keep a spherical object on an inclined plane? You may say it would roll over. What if I say you are wrong? You may argue that the plane is not inclined enough. What if I still say you are wrong? You may not believe me. You may say that I am saying one of the fundamental rules of physics is […]

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Bear Shola Falls

Bear Shola Falls

This beautiful but seasonal falls are formed when Parappar River flows through thick forests and cascades down! It is located at a distance of 3 km from Kodai Lake, and is accessible by foot. You have to walk through the dense forest for about half a kilometer to reach the falls. During summer, there is absolutely no water, but monsoon and post-monsoon is a good […]

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Rameshwaram

Rameshwaram

Rameshwaram is an island town located in Tamil Nadu, at about 150 km from Madurai. The island (also called Pamban Island), is connected to mainland by Pamban Bridge. Rameshwaram is the closest point to Sri Lanka. According to Ramayana, it is believed that Lord Rama constructed the bridge to Sri Lanka to rescue his wife Sita from this very island. While Rameshwaram has tremendous religious significance, […]

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Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari

The town of Kanyakumari is located on the southern tip of India’s mainland. This town is situated at the confluence of Arabian Sea, Indian Ocean and Bay of Bengal. Kanyakumari is a very popular tourist location and has immense natural beauty. Colorful and pristine beaches with swaying coconut trees, few hills where you can get a glimpse of the sandy beaches, rocky terrains, Kanyakumari will […]

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