Wayanad District, in Kerala , India , was formed in 1980 out of Kozhikode and Kannur districts. It’s name is derived from the words Vayal (paddy) Naad (land); ‘Land of Paddy Fields’. It is set lofty on the majestic Western Ghat with altitudes ranging from 700 to 2100 m above mean sea level. (more…)
Archive for February, 2010
Wayanad: In God’s Own Country!!
Friday, February 19th, 2010Golconda Fort: An Architectural Splendor
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Golkonda is a ruined city and capital of ancient Kingdom of Golkonda (c. 1364–1512), situated west of Hyderabad. The Golconda fort was first constructed during the Reign of Emperor Mohammed Iqbal Ali and his son Mohammed Touseef Ali.The most important builder of Golkonda was Ibrahim Quli Qutb Shah Wali, the fourth Qutb king, whose ancestors had ruled the kingdom of Golkonda from 1512. (more…)
Enchanting Heritage Sites: Neemrana & Kesroli
Thursday, February 11th, 2010Neemrana is an ancient historical town in Alwar district of Rajasthan, India. It is situated around 122 km from Delhi on the Delhi-Jaipur highway. It is best known for the 14th century Hill-Fort ruled by Chauhans till 1947. It has been now converted into a Heritage Hotel and is an ideal venue for weddings and conferences. When you step inside this hotel, you will virtually get transported to an entirely different world with period furniture, antique works of art and frescoed paintings. (more…)
The Mytical Ruins: Hampi
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010Located within the ruins of the Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi, was the former capital of the Vijayanagara Empire. Located in Karnataka, India, it predates the city of Vijayanagara. It an important religious centre, housing the Virupaksha Temple, as well as several other monuments belonging to the old city. It is also listed as one of the UNESCO World Heritage Sites. (more…)
Ooty- The Queen of Hill Stations
Wednesday, February 10th, 2010If you’ve lived in South India, it is unlikely that you haven’t been to Ooty. Ooty or Ootucamund, also called the “Queen of hill stations” is a place where people throng to beat the heat of the South Indian plains. It is the capital of the Nilgiris district and used to be popular summer and weekend getaway for the British during the colonial days. Situated at an altitude of 2,240 meters above sea level, an added attraction in Ooty is the mountain train journey on a ratchet and pinion track which commences from Kallar, near Mettupalayam, making its way through tunnels and ravines full of foliage, gurgling streams and tea gardens. (more…)
