[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/n3FCI3F4F6Y?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Go-karna, means ‘cow’s ears’ in Sanskrit. According to legends, Lord Shiva emerged from a cow’s ear and so the name. It is located at the meeting point of the two rivers Gangavali and Agnashini, which is shaped like an ear. Gokarna is a town of paradox – a holy center contrasted by it being Read more about Gokarna Videos, Karnataka, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/gnQnSHqz_DY?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The small town of Kangra overlooks the River Ban Ganga and nestles at the foothills of the Dhauladhar Range. The Kangra School of paintings, popularly called Pahari Paintings, is world-famous. The region is also known for its ancient temples. Kangra was the ancient capital of the erstwhile rulers of Chand dynasty, but faced a Read more about Kangra Videos, Himachal Pradesh, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/aDnnL1I427Y?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Jammu & Kashmir is India’s northernmost state, sharing international borders with Pakistan and Tibet, with Himachal Pradesh to its south. It comprises three very different topographic and cultural regions: Jammu region, Kashmir Valley and Ladakh-Leh.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/lRGdsmf27aU?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] India’s smallest state Goa is located on the western coast of the country, adjoining the Arabian Sea, which provides the beach holidays that Goa is internationally famous for. The states of Maharashtra in the north and Karnataka in the south and east surround Goa.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/hV1Ntn_-0SE?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Munnar is a beautiful getaway landscaped with tea plantations, hills, lakes, forests and winding walks. Located at an altitude of 1829 m, it is home to South India’s highest peak called Anamudi, standing 2695 m tall. It is also an important commercial centre in the Idukki district. The economy of Munnar thrives primarily from Read more about Munnar Videos, Kerala, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/dUoOToYjx6w?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] About Bangalore Tourism Karnataka’s largest city and one of Asia’s fastest growing metropolises, Bangalore is an amalgam of the finest of the old and the new in terms of industry, education and talent. From the 50s this beautiful city of gardens with its temperate climate, lovely bungalows, tree-lined broad avenues and laid back ambience Read more about Bangalore Videos, Karnataka, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/BPHJXI6AilM?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] This hill-station is 3-4 hours drive from Chennai or Bangalore and is at a height of 920m above sea level. It is one of the quieter hill destinations of Tamil Nadu and is surrounded by orchards, rose-gardens and green valleys. The up-hill drive, with 14 hair-pin bends, takes you through some spectacular scenery.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/z7YeZCR6d5Q?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Daman & Diu, the second smallest Union Territory of India, is located on the west coast. Daman and Diu are two separate areas, geographically located within the state of Gujarat. Daman is close to the town of Vapi in southern Gujarat, while Diu is near Junagarh in the Saurashtra Peninsula of Gujarat. Daman & Read more about Daman & Diu Videos, Daman & Diu, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/YubT6eycPGw?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] A fast-growing yet idyllic town 2085 m above sea level, Pelling offers breathtaking views of the snow-capped Kanchenjunga, the guardian deity of Sikkim. The hillsides draped in Alpine forests are swathed in swirling clouds and bounded by majestic mountains.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/MEAy24P14M0?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Mukteshwar sits atop a high ridge in a remote corner of the Kumaon Mountains and is surrounded by fruit orchards and thick coniferous forests. Situated at an altitude of 7500 ft above sea level, Mukteshwar is most famous for its wonderful 180 degrees view of the snow-capped Himalayas, best seen in autumn and spring. Read more about Mukteshwar Videos, Uttaranchal, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/2rAgJXSv7DE?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] This unspoilt expanse of virgin rainforests in the Western Ghats in northeastern Kerala, (south of Coorg) is bordered by the Nagarhole National Park, Bandipur National Park and Mudumalai. The misty environs of Wayanad offer a wide range of trekking opportunities, plantation visits and wildlife tours.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/dVWLD06SL3M?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Bandipur National Park is one of India’s best known sanctuaries located in the Chamarajanagar district of southern Karnataka at the confluence of the Western Ghats and Nilgiri Hills. The reserve is part of the famous Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve along with Nagarhole National Park to the northwest, and the Mudumalai National Park of Tamil Nadu Read more about Bandipur National Park Videos, Karnataka, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/WQXbEZ1H8cQ?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kalimpong is a quiet and picturesque hill station of West Bengal on the banks of the River Teesta. It is located at the foothills of the Himalayas at an altitude of 1250 m, adjacent to the state of Sikkim and very close to Darjeeling and Gangtok. The small town is inhabited by Nepali, Bhutanese, Read more about Kalimpong Videos, West Bengal, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/hqv5AIrjpAE?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The City of Palaces, and an erstwhile capital of the Wodeyar Dynasty, Mysore is the second largest City of Karnataka, and also its cultural capital. The word Mysore is derived from Mahishuru or Mahishasura, the name of the cruel demon king who is believed to have had his base there. He was ultimately slain Read more about Mysore Videos, Karnataka, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/gIom9v1Bpos?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] About Coorg Tourism Also known as Kodagu, this is a place said to haunt you forever with its timeless beauty. Coorg offers you a fascinating past, captivating natural beauty, great cuisine and aromas of the coffee plantations, oranges and honey. Described as the Scotland of India, Coorg lies at an altitude of 1525 m Read more about Coorg Videos, Karnataka, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/YehpP3L-LgM?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Located in the South Goa district, Bogmalo is a small sleepy fishing village dotted with palm trees, 8kms from Vasco, the largest city of Goa. It is a popular haunt for many seeking solitude from the crowded beaches of Goa. It is also a good place for water sports. Bogmalo is a happy mix Read more about Auli Videos, Uttaranchal, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/h6KTD1X1Csc?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Karwar is a port town situated 100 Km from Goa and 260 Km north of Mangalore. Tucked between the sea on one side and the Western Ghats on the other, Karwar is an unexplored destination. The tranquil ambience of the place had inspired the famed poet, Rabindranath Tagore to pen his first play here.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/gJmb7UZJdvY?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kodaikanal, or Kodai as it’s better known, is a quiet hill station at an altitude of 2195 m, on the southern ridge of the Palani hills in Tamil Nadu. It is popular amongst the locals as well as other tourists and has earned the nickname of Princess of Hill Stations. Kodaikanal means ‘the gift Read more about Kodaikanal Videos, Tamil Nadu, India[…]
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/TL3S32wVQrc?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Once India’s biggest and richest princely state, Hyderabad is known for its courtly speech and manners, historic monuments and a distinct cuisine. Today, Hyderabad is India’s fifth-largest city, is home to more than 6 million people, and is one of India’s leading centres of Information Technology.
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/uKOLT6VuZmQ?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The beautiful town of Chamba was founded in the 10th century and is located on the riverbanks of Ravi. Once the erstwhile Pahari capital, Chamba is a popular stopover to the holy town of Bharmour. It has a stunning location sandwiched between the Zanskar and Dhauladhar ranges, and many well-known treks also start from Read more about Chamba Videos, Himachal Pradesh, India[…]