Ooty – the name derived from Ootacumund, also known as Udagamandalam or Udhagai – is a hillstation in Tamilnadu. Ooty is the capital of Nilgiri district. The land was initially occupied by tribes like Toda, Badagasetc. Rose gardens and botanical gardens are popular gardens in Ooty. Ooty is known asRead More →
Marina beach is located in Chennai city along Bay of Bengal. The length of the beach is 6 kilometres starting near Fort St. George till Foreshore Estate. This beach is one of the longest natural urban beaches in the world. Lakhs of visitors visit this beach everyday and thus itRead More →
More than 400 historical monuments are seen at Mahabalipuram. This is a UNESCO recognized site. These monuments were built in the 7th and 8th century, during the Pallava dynasty. The site is now managed by the Archaeological Survey of India.Read More →
Kumarakom is known for its scenic beauty and backwater tourism. Kumarakom bird sanctuary is spread across an area of 14 acres and is home to many species of migratory birds. Vembanad lake, which is the largest lake in Kerala, is habitat for many marine species. Kumarakom boat-race is held everyRead More →
Hussain Sagar lake is in the shape of a heart, located in Hyderabad. The lake is fed by River Musi. The total area of the lake is 5.7 square kilometres, with a maximum depth of 57 feet. A statue of Gautama Buddha was erected at the centre of the lake inRead More →
Calvary Mount is located at the peak of Idukki district in Kerala. It’s a beautiful view point and Idukki reservoir is seen from this point.Read More →
Bhavani Sagar Dam is constructed over Bhavani river in Erode, Tamil Nadu, India. This dam is recognized as one of the largest earthen dams in the world. The construction of the dam began in 1948 and was completed in 1955. The dam is open for use from 1956. The damRead More →
Golconda is a fort and citadel situated in the west of Hyderabad district, Southern India. Some of the world’s famous gems and diamonds like Koh-i-Noor, hope diamonds and prince diamonds were found in this region. Kakatiyas built the Golconda fort first. Later, Rani Rudrama Devi modified the fort. Musunuri Nayaks,Read More →