Name Pondicherry has been changed to Puducherry yet I love to call this place Pondicherry or affectionately “Pondy” although sometimes I call it Puducherry too. My first visit to Pondicherry happened in 2010 when I visited my friend’s house near Tamil Nadu-Pondicherry border, Villupuram. That time I had a day Read more…
Chitragupta Temple It is a small temple (compared to other big temples of Kanchipuram!) but according to the archeologists this temple is the oldest one in Kanchipuram (built in 9th century AD. Devotees keep the shoes outside and offers specific seed to the God and lightens lamps . Lord Chitragupta Read more…
For most of first time travellers to Tirupati the only place to visit is Tirumala Tirupati Balaji Temple which is one of the richest and oldest temples in India as well as in the world. But there are many other amazing places to go. In this blog I will summarize Read more…
Regional Science Centre in Tirupati is one among many attractions in Tirupati where Children and young people get to learn science with fun. Get Entry ticket for Rs.30 per head. For Planetarium Rs.40, 3D Show Rs.30, Science Show Rs.10. Ticket rate is low for organised school tour. Centre is Read more…
When someone visits Tirupati only one thing comes in mind “Tirupati Balaji Temple”. But to know who ruled this sacred land you gotta visit “Chandragiri Fort” (located in Chittoor district of Andhra Pradesh) which is believed to have been built in 11th century AD by Immadi Narasimha Yadavaraya later improved Read more…
We went to Paradise Beach by Ola Cab from our hotel. You can hire two wheeler and visit this place. This place is very near to Pondicherry Main Bus Stand (8km) As soon as you enter Paradise Beach area after car parking you see these display boards (given below) and Read more…
Mahabalipuram also known as Mamallapuram is a renowned UNESCO world heritage site located in southern state of India – Tamil Nadu. The complex is huge built approx. 7-8th century AD during Pallava dynasty. Manab and I had gone to Chennai for visiting doctor. After our check up and other essential Read more…
Boxanagar – a small suburban area is located approx. 35kms. from the capital – Agartala. The trip to Boxanagar was arranged suddenly just like many other trips. I, being a passionate traveller, cannot just keep myself inside a cage. I want to see the beautiful world. Tripura is an offbeat Read more…
“It was late noon. As the aeroplane was nearing Jolly Grant Airport Dehradun I could see Himalayan trees on the mountains…the airport is small but beautiful surrounded by lush vegetations. My mother and I came out of the airport building. I saw some foreigners going to prepaid taxi counter and Read more…
September 2018. All of a sudden, I planned to take myself to some of the spiritual places….my mother accompanied me. Our very first stop was Varanasi. As soon as I reached Varanasi Airport, I felt enlightened….something brightened my soul. I didn’t want to waste a bit of time…..hence threw Read more…