Bengaluru: The City of Gardens
Bengaluru or previously ‘Bangalore’ is the largest metropolitan city in Karnataka. It houses a huge population of over 13 million people. Although it’s a major city in south India, culturally speaking, Bangalore is quite diverse. With the growing urbanization, people across the state borders have moved to the city for a better lifestyle. But let’s […]
Thiruvananthapuram: Cornucopia of Cultures
Thiruvananthapuram or Trivandrum is the capital of the South Indian state Kerala. It’s the most populous city in Kerala, an amalgamation of people from different cultures. This city is located on the west coast of India near the extreme end of the subcontinent. Mahatma Gandhi used to call Trivandrum ‘the evergreen city of India’ because […]
Lakshadweep: A hundred thousand Islands
Lakshadweep is a close-knit group of 36 islands in the Arabian sea to the southwest of the Indian subcontinent. However, Lakshadweep is a word having Sanskrit origin and it means a hundred thousand islands. Previously, Lakshadweep islands were called Laccadives. Technically speaking, Laccadives is a term used for the central islands only. Brief History The […]
Ooty: The Queen of Hills
Ooty, India’s Switzerland, is the capital of Nilgiri’s district in Tamil Nadu. Ootacamund, Udagamandalam, or Udhagai are TODA names that mean ‘a house in the mountains.’ Ooty is a famous hill station in South India and welcomes all types of tourists. Brief History Ooty had a rich history of Kings and dynasties. However, it got […]
Varkala: The Backpacker’s Yard
Varkala is a coastal suburban town of Thiruvananthapuram (Trivandrum), located in the state of Kerala. The city boasts of a rare geographical feature with a high cliff running parallel to the Arabian Sea, which is responsible for stunning vistas of the ocean and the horizon. Sandy beaches separate the water from the cliffs and are […]
Mysore: The Cultural Capital of Karnataka
Mysore or officially Mysuru is a city at the foothills of Chamundi Hills in the southernmost part of Karnataka state. The city’s atmosphere is a blend of royalty, heritage, and tranquillity, thus making Mysore the cultural capital of Karnataka. Located at 770m above sea level, fairly flat yet slightly undulating land experiences a favourable climate […]