South India Guides

Palakkad Sightseeing: Gateway to Kerala
Palakkad Sightseeing: Gateway to Kerala

Palakkad is a town as well as a municipality in the state of Kerala in India and is one of the beautiful places in this state which is also called God?s own country. The abundant rainfall that this state receives has turned it rich in flora and fauna. Moreover the state also has the highest literacy rate in the country which has, to some extent, helped in preserving its natural beauty. Palakkad is also the first totally electrified district in the country where thousands of towns and villages suffer from lack of adequate electricity supply. A visit to Kerala would be incomplete without taki... Read more »

Vishakapatnam: The City of Destiny
Vishakapatnam: The City of Destiny

Vishakapatnam which is sometimes referred to as Vizag is a port city located in the state of Andhra Pradesh in southern India and is the second largest in the state with a population of about 1.3 million. The port in this city was built by the British and the East India Company to export ivory, textiles, tobacco, and Muslin products. This port city has seen rapid development in the last decade and has much to offer in the form of religious places and other tourist attractions. A trip to southern India would be truly incomplete without a visit to this coastal paradise that has left many tour... Read more »

Kovalam Beach, Kerala: In God’s Own Country
Kovalam Beach, Kerala: In God’s Own Country

Kovalam Beach is located in the state of Kerala in South-India on the Arabian sea and is one of the famous beaches in southern India. The beach is a small town located near the city of Tiruvanthapuram (or Trivendrum) which is one of the bigger cities in this state which is also known as the god?s own country. Discovered by the European guests in the 1930?s this beach was then formally realized as a tourism attraction and still remains one of the most famous beaches in India. Moreover, the beach is not singular, I n that there are three beaches located in the vicinity and are ideal for swimm... Read more »

Nandi Hills: Travel Guide and Attractions
Nandi Hills: Travel Guide and Attractions

Nandi Hills or Nandidurg is an ancient fortress located atop a hill and is situated approximately 30 miles from the city of Bangalore in the Indian state of Karnataka in south-India. This is one of the best hill stations in the state and is undergoing massive renovation in order to promote tourism in the area. The place is a weekend getaway spot for people in Bangalore and is also visited by foreigners in order to enjoy the unique nature of this hill fortress. Read more »

Kanyakumari: Most Visited Places in India
Kanyakumari: Most Visited Places in India

Kanyakumari is a city located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India and attracts more than 2 million tourists from abroad as well as India. The unique feature of this big town is that it is located on the southernmost tip of India and numerous phenomena that are observed here cannot be witnessed anywhere else in the world. The union of three seas; The Indian Ocean, The Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal can literally be seen just before sunset as different shades of blue amalgamate to become one. Moreover there are temples, mesmerizing statues, and islands that can be visited by a ferry. Read more »

Mysore: Cultural Delights
Mysore: Cultural Delights

Mysore is a city located in the state of Karnataka, India and is the second largest city in the state. It is also one of the cleanest cities in Karnataka state and is only surpassed by Mangalore which is the cleanest one in this state. Mysore is a major tourist attraction in India and thousands of people visit the city; especially during the Dasara festival when people from all over India pay a visit to this major tourist destination. Read more »

Pondicherry: A Unique Town
Pondicherry: A Unique Town

The Union Territory of Puducherry which was formerly referred to as Pondicherry is made up of four coastal regions - Puducherry, Karaikal, Mah? and Yanam. Puducherry, Karaikal and Yanam are located on the East Coasts whereas Mahe on the West Coast. Puducherry is the Capital of this Union Territory and one of the most well-liked sightseeing places in Southern India. Read more »


The Best Monsoon Trekking Destinations in Pune

The Best Monsoon Trekking Destinations in Pune

The best season to visit Pune (in my opinion) is monsoon. It is pleasant in all senses, the climate, the sightseeing; the beauty I mean e...


Pune- The Oxford of the East

Pune- The Oxford of the East

Pune was called "The Oxford of the east" by Jawaharlal Nehru, India's first Prime Minister due to the well-known academic and research in...

Most common style of wearing a saree

Most common style of wearing a saree

A Saree is the simplest and the most elegant attire worn by women in India. The practicality, simplicity and the elegance makes the 6 met...

Janamashtami - The Festival of Zeal and Enthusiasm

Janamashtami - The Festival of Zeal and Enthusiasm

Janamashtami is one of the famous Hindu festivals celebrated across India. The festival is celebrated with great enthusiasm and excitemen...

Moving to India - A List of What You Can and Cannot Take Back to India

Moving to India - A List of What You Can and Ca...

Now when you have decided to move to India, the next big thing to decide on is to what you can and cannot bring back to India. These item...

Banarasi Sarees - One of The Finest in The World

Banarasi Sarees - One of The Finest in The World

Banarasi sarees are one of the finest sarees in India. These sarees got its name as they hail from the holy city Banaras now known as Var...

Top 10 Romantic places in India to visit

Top 10 Romantic places in India to visit

Looking for a romantic getaway to express love to your beloved, then India is a warehouse of romantic destination enough to leave unforge...

Different Ways to Drape a Sari

Different Ways to Drape a Sari

SIX YARDS of sheer grace and elegance is what the sari is all about. A Sari is one of the most elegant attires a woman can adorn. It is e...

Khushwant Singh - A significant post-colonial writer

Khushwant Singh - A significant post-colonial w...

Khushwant Singh, born 2 February 1915 in Hadali, British India, now in Punjab, Pakistan, is a prominent Indian novelist and journalist. S...

Quick Gun Murugun

Quick Gun Murugun

Quick Gun Murugun is an unlikely Superhero with Guntastic poswers. He is a sincere South Indian Cowboy who considers it his duty to serve...

Tata's New Luxury Sedan: The Tata Prima

Tata's New Luxury Sedan: The Tata Prima

? ? At the 2009 Geneva Motor Show India?s very own Tata Motors unveiled its new concept luxury sedan designed by Pininfarin...

Amritsar - The City Of The Golden Temple

Amritsar - The City Of The Golden Temple

Amritsar is one of the major cities in northwestern India in the state of Punjab which is renowned as a religious metropolis. Thousands o...

Deleted Scenes From Rang De Basanti

Deleted Scenes From Rang De Basanti

Deleted Scenes of Rang De Basanti . The last one is the best. Looks like they deleted the best scenes from the movie. Rang De Basanti is...

Ruling Khans of Bollywood

Ruling Khans of Bollywood

We all know that the Khans are the undisputed kings of Bollywood and now one more Khan has joined them. We take a look at the kings who r...

Places to See in India : Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Rajasthan

Places to See in India : Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, Ra...

Hawa Mahal, Jaipur, one of the most beautiful monuments of India and a landmark building of Jaipur built in 1799 by Maharaja Sawai Pratap...

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