This is the second and concluding part of the 2-part series on Ajanta and Ellora caves.
Ellora cave complex
Situated about 30 Kilometers from Aurangabad, the Ellora caves, impressive in their own right, are famous for the brilliance of their...
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Ajanta and nearby Ellora are two of the most fascinating archaeological sites in India. These are man-made handcrafted caves, located about 300 km northwest of Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra. The cave complexes of Ajanta and Ellora are the most...
Located on the eastern coast along the blue waters of the Bay of Bengal, Orissa is consisted with glorious temples, colorful wildlife, sunny beaches, a rich heritage and traditional tribal culture. When many temples have disappeared or have taken a rain...
Chandni Chowk lies opposite the Red Fort and is a market that is fully dedicated to trading shopping and eating, the area that hubs with activity throughout the year. The twinkling and hubbing area was established by Shahjahan's daughter, Jahanara. The...
With its picturesque beauty, Murud is a brooding, sinister presence. Still. Awesome. Remote. Murud is a small tranquil fishing village, 165 km away from Mumbai lying on the lush green western coast of Maharashtra. The village, with its concrete and...
Pondicherry pronunciation, a former French colony, is a Union Territory of India, consisting of four enclaves or non-contiguous districts and is named for the largest, Pondicherry. The territory is presently undergoing a name change to the original name...
Varanasi, also known as Benaras, is the best place to die if you are a Hindu. A pious place where all the sins of a man are cleansed and a place where a man finishes his last journey. This is one of the most sacrosanct pilgrimage places for the Hindus....
Chilika, a shallow, brackish-water, lake in Asia covering an area of over 1,100 sq. km, and nestling in the heart of coastal Orissa, is a queen of natural beauty, lying 100 km from Bhubaneswar. The lake is a great tourist attraction with bird watching,...
As fog comes on a moonless night. When the wind blows in direction right.
Jatinga turns into an island of search light, and birds appear like ghosts from nowhere. - Govt. Site on Jatinga, North Cachar Hills
Jatinga, famous for the phenomenon of...
Pawapuri, also known as Apapuri ("the sinless town"), is a holy site for Jains, lying 38 kilometers from Rajgir and 90 kilometers from Patna, the capital of Bihar. This is a very pious place for Jains, all sins devout for a Jain here. Approximately...
Periyar Tiger Reserve is located in the Western Ghats in the Idukki District of Kerala state in India. The drainage is dendrite and the terrain of the Reserve is undulating. Northeastern boundary of the Reserve is a ridge, also forming boundary between...
Jet Airways one of the India's largest airlines, are apparently doubted for having connection with underworld dons Chhota Shakeel and Dawood Ibrahim and In matter of receiving large investments instigated from Gulf Sheik.
The Indian prime minister...
A pilgrimage for Hinduism, Buddhism, Jainism - all in one.
One of Asia's greatest and the most sacred places for pilgrimage is the Great Mount Kailash. Situated in western part of Tibet, China, it makes an ultimate destination for the spiritual souls...
Mount Abu hills, situated in western India, Rajasthan. It makes the highest peak of the vicinity in the Aravali Range. Being the coolest region of the state, it has become the central spot of the tourist attraction. This place is like a green retreat...
The Taj Mahal Palace, situated in the Colaba district of Mumbai, India, is next to the Gateway of India, and is rated one of the 1000 places to see before you die. Marvelous and luxurious as it is, The Taj Mahal Palace has brought about its own...
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