Tag: Tourism

Dharamshala Videos, Himachal Pradesh, India

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/cF_C2p-Jy5c?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Dharamshala is a popular hill station located in the Kangra district known for its idyllic surroundings amidst pine trees, tea gardens and snow capped mountains. It is also home to His Holiness, the Dalai Lama. The word Dharamshala means, an inn attached to a temple. Dharamshala’s history has been influenced greatly by both Hinduism Read more about Dharamshala Videos, Himachal Pradesh, India[…]

Kanchipuram Videos, Tamil Nadu, India

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/1od6dybFvfo?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kanchipuram or the City of Thousand Temples is one of the oldest temple towns of India. It is also renowned for the famed Kanjeevaram silk sarees. An epicentre of spiritual activities and learning since 10th century, Kanchi was ruled by several dynasties including Cholas, Pallavas and the empire of Vijayanagar

Kalamandalam Part I

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/0QDrRA25wR0?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kalamandalam Part I Kerala Kalamandalam is the premier centre for arts situated at Cheruthuruthy in Thrissur district of Kerala. Here students are trained in Kathakali, Kutiyattam, Mohiniyattam, Thullal etc. Kerala Kalamandalam is under the Government of Kerala. This film is produced by the Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.

Pondicherry Videos, Pondicherry, India

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/OA1RvPDZlM0?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The Union Territory of Pudhucherry (earlier Pondicherry) comprises of the four unconnected, erstwhile French settlements of Pudhucherry, Karaikal, Mahe and Yanam. While Karaikal lies 150 km south of Pudhucherry on the east coast, Mahe is on the Malabar Coast and Yanam in the East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh.

Palampur Videos, Himachal Pradesh, India

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/9_wsaNarYxk?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The hill town of Palampur in Kangra Valley captivates you with its beautiful landscapes, pine and deodar forests and sparkling streams. Unlike any other popular hill station in Himachal Pradesh, it has a character of its own, not overtly commercialized by tourism. Situated at an altitude of 1220 m above sea level, Palampur is Read more about Palampur Videos, Himachal Pradesh, India[…]

Thrissur Pooram Part 1

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/-EIO9YgqmKc?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Thrissur Pooram Part 1 Thrissur Pooram is one among the biggest temple festivals in Kerala, India. Grand elephant pageantry and traditional percussion ensembles are highlights of this festival. The venue is Thekkinkadu maidan in Thrissur district of Kerala, India.

Shillong Videos, Meghalaya, India

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/G_OX2onvKzM?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Shillong is the picturesque district headquarters of the East Khasi Hills and one of the northeast’s most popular hill stations. Its stunning natural setting enshrouded in mists, broken by sunny days, urge you to venture into the green hillsides to spend wonderful moments in the outdoors. In 1876, the English set about separating the Read more about Shillong Videos, Meghalaya, India[…]

Kalaripayattu Part 2

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/-l53t1wi_y8?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kalaripayattu Part 2 Kalarippayattu is the traditional martial art of Kerala. Beleived to be one of the oldest martial art. Also called mother of all martial arts. Promotional film made by Department of Tourism (Kerala Tourism) Government of Kerala.

Kanyakumari Videos, Tamil Nadu, India

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/mlMzKqykrZc?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The coast town of Kanyakumari or Cape Comorin lies at the southernmost tip of India where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. It has been an important centre for art, religion and trade for centuries. Flanked by hills and paddy fields on one side and the ocean on the Read more about Kanyakumari Videos, Tamil Nadu, India[…]

Malabar Mystique Part I

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/1zM-o3SYj_A?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Malabar Mystique Part I The Malabar region in Kerala comprises of the northern districts in the state. This region has several least explores tourist spots. Beaches, backwaters, hill stations and colourful art forms like Theyyam are the pride of this region. This film is presented by Kerala Tourism, Department of Tourism, Government of Kerala.

Uttaranchal Videos, Uttaranchal, India

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/IPfdK81MavQ?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] The state of Uttarakhand lies in north India with the international borders of Tibet and Nepal to its north. It has Himachal Pradesh to its west and Uttar Pradesh to its south. The state was carved out of the hilly parts of Uttar Pradesh in the year 2000. It was called Uttaranchal till 2006 Read more about Uttaranchal Videos, Uttaranchal, India[…]

Kalaripayattu Part 1

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/hsUai4wt6Yk?f=user_uploads&app=youtube_gdata] Kalaripayattu Part 1 Kalarippayattu is the traditional martial art of Kerala. Beleived to be one of the oldest martial art. Also called mother of all martial arts. Promotional film made by Department of Tourism (Kerala Tourism) Government of Kerala.

Goa Videos, Goa, India

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[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/v/XAXngc7sleE?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.

Port Blair Videos, Andaman & Nicobar, India

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The hilly city of Port Blair, also known as Emerald Islands, is on the east coast of South Andaman Island, and is reachable from Kolkata, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam. Named after Lieutenant Archibald Blair who tried to establish a colony here in 1789, this exquisite island was previously associated with British colonial rule and the Independence Read more about Port Blair Videos, Andaman & Nicobar, India[…]

Kedarnath Videos, Uttaranchal, India

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Kedarnath is revered as one of the holiest pilgrimage destinations in India. Situated at an altitude of 3584 m, the holy town of Kedarnath overlooks the Kedar Massif, a stunning mountain formation with several glaciers, including the source of the Mandakini River. The shrine of Kedarnath is reached by a 14 km trek uphill from Read more about Kedarnath Videos, Uttaranchal, India[…]