A Trip to the Forest Lake: Yercaud

Yercaud is a hill station near Salem, Tamil Nadu, in the Servarayan range of hills in the Eastern Ghats . Situated at an altitude of 1,500 metres above sea level, the town gets its name from the lake located at its center - in Tamil "Yeri" means "lake" and "Kaadu" means "forest". Yercaud is known

The Hot Springs of Manikaran

Manikaran is a popular attraction in the Kullu district of Manali mainly known for its hot springs.  It is located in the Parvati Valley between the rivers Beas and Parvati, northeast of Bhuntar at an altitude of 1760 m and is located about 45 km from Kullu.There are several groups of hot water springs emerging

Dal Lake: A Floating Microcosm

In the heart of Srinagar in Kashmir glitters Dal Lake like a turquoise jewel. Spread over 16 sq km and 10 ft deep, the Dal lake is fed by hundreds of natural springs, from the melting snow on the surrounding mountains and the excess water is released into the Jhelum that flows through Srinagar.

Lakes of Rajasthan

In a terrain dominated by deserts, Rajasthan’s lakes provide a welcome relief and offer a glimpse into the heritage, culture and natural resources of the state. The most famous lake in Rajasthan is Pushkar. Myth has it that the lake was formed when a petal from the Lotus held by Lord Brahma fell on the

Dimna Lake: Ideal Picnic Spot in Jamshedpur

If you’ve stayed in Calcutta or Jamshedpur, visiting Dimna Lake for a picnic would have been very common.  It’s a very popular weekend trip both among the tourists and local people. The lake is situated 13 km from the steel city of Jamshedpur and is located at the foot of Dalma Hills. It’s an artificial

Khau Gallis in Mumbai!!

If you are in Mumbai, it’s unlikely you haven’t heard the term Khau galli. In Marathi, Khau means ‘food/eat’ and Galli means lane, or street. So Khau Galli means Food Street, or Food Lane. Mumbai being the haven for foodies with varying budgets, Khau gallis are found in plenty. But a word of caution, Khau

Temples & Churches in Pondicherry

For those who want to get charged religiously and spiritually in Pondicherry, there are the temples, some of them dating back to the 10th Century AD Chola period. The Manakula Vinayagar Koil is more than 300 years old and is dedicated to Ganesha with a golden spire and walls portraying forty different forms of Ganesha.

Mandu: The Original City of Joy

Perched along the Vindhya ranges at an altitude of 2,000 feet is Mandu in Madhya Pradesh, which is the biggest fortified city in the world, originally the fort capital of the Parmar rulers of Malwa. Towards the end of the 13th century, it came under the sway of the Sultans of Malwa, the first of

Ainsworth Hot Springs: British Columbia

The Ainsworth Hot Springs are located near the community of Ainsworth Hot Springs, located on Highway 31 on the western shore of Kootenay Lake, 11 miles (17 km) north of Balfour and 12 miles (20 km) south of Kaslo. Ainsworth Hot Springs lies in the heart of the Kootenay wilderness.  is the community of Ainsworth

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