Singapore – A City State and Economic Powerhouse
Singapore or Republic of Singapore, is an island and city-state in Southeast Asia. It lies about one degree latitude or 137 kms north of the equator, off the southern tip of the Malay Peninsula, bordering South China Sea in the east, Singapore Strait to the south, Straits of Johor in the north, and Strait of Malacca to the west.
Gagron Fort in Jhalawar, Rajasthan – India’s Only Fort Built Without Foundation
Gagron fort is amongst the best-known hill forts of Rajasthan, India and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The fort built on the confluence of 2 rivers namely Kali Sindh, and Ahu. Its location provides a tranquil backdrop and makes a stunning sightseeing option.
Ranthambore National Park – One of the Largest Tiger Reserve of Rajasthan, India
Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan, India; named after the historic Ranthambore Fort, is one of the largest tiger reserves of India. Spread over an area of 1,334 sq. kms; it is bounded to the north by Banas River and to the south by Chambal River. Initially established as Sawai Madhopur Game Sanctuary in 1955, it was declared one of the ‘Project Tiger’ reserves in 1973 and a national park on 1 November 1980.
Chittorgarh Fort That Epitomizes Rajput Bravery
The Chittorgarh Fort, also called the Chittod Fort, is one of the biggest forts’ in India. The fort was the seat of power of Mewar state in Rajputana. Located in the present-day city of Chittorgarh, 233 km from Ajmer, midway between Delhi and Mumbai on the National Highway No. 8; it is spread across a hill 180 mtrs (590.6 ft) high with expanse of 280 hectare. Strategically built above the plains of the valley drained by the Berach River,
Desert National Park in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan
Desert National Park is a national park in Rajasthan, India. Located near the cities of Jaisalmer and Barmer, it is one of the largest national parks in India, covering an area of a whopping 3162 sq. km. The Desert National Park was set up as Desert Wildlife Sanctuary in 1980 when it was accorded the status of UNESCO World Heritage Site and national park in 1992 to preserve the fragile ecosystem of the Thar Desert.
Anuradhapura – A UNESCO World Heritage Site
Anuradhapura or Anurādhapuraya is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The city also called Aṉurātapuram is a major city in Sri Lanka. The capital city of North Central Province, and Anuradhapura District, it is one of the three ancient capitals of Kingdoms in Sri Lanka, the city is famous for its well-preserved ruins of ancient Sinhala […]
Jantar Mantar, Jaipur – World’s Largest Sundial
The Jantar Mantar, Jaipur is the world’s largest stone sundial. The name Jantar is derived from yantra a Sanskrit word, that means “instrument, machine”, and Mantar derived from mantrana, another Sanskrit word that means “consult, calculate”. It is a collection of 19 astronomical instruments built by the Rajput king Sawai Jai Singh II, the founder […]
Hampi – A Grand History Beckons
Surrounded by over 500 ancient monuments, beautiful temples, bustling street markets, bastions, treasury building and captivating remains of Vijayanagar Empire, Hampi is an ancient village in the south Indian state of Karnataka. A backpacker’s delight, Hampi is famous for its ruins belonging to the erstwhile medieval Hindu kingdom of Vijaynagar and it is declared as a UNESCO World […]
Nilgiri Mountain Railway – Travel Guide
Nilgiri Mountain Railway – Travel Guide Taking a trip on the historic UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nilgiri toy train or Nilgiri Mountain Railway (NMR) is like traveling back in time. BUILT in Tamil Nadu, India, by the British in 1908, the meter guage railway is operated by the Southern Railway and is the only rack […]
Sundarbans – Area of Mangrove Delta & Tree Climbing Tiger
The Sundarbans is a mangrove area in the delta formed by the confluence of the Ganges, Brahmaputra, and Meghna Rivers in the Bay of Bengal. It spans from the Hooghly River in India’s state of West Bengal to the Baleswar River in Bangladesh. The legal status of the forests underwent a series of changes, including […]
