Mahabalipuram

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The town of temples, sand and sea-Mamallapuram, formely known as Mahabalipuram is world renowned for its beautiful Shore Temple. It was once the main port and naval base of the great Pallava kingdom and was later made the capital of this Dynasty.

'Mamall', meaning the great wrestler was the name given to king Narasimha Varman I. Most of the temples here is dedicated to the Lord Siva and Vishnu, were completed between 630 A.D and 728 A.D during the reign of Narasimha Varman II.

At the annual Mamallapuram Dance Festival , sand , water and temples set the backdrop for the graceful and evocative dancers who celebrates the ancient Indian culture and tradition. This quaint little town of Mamallapuram is enriched with ancient and splendid sculptures. Each of the beautiful works of arts has a story to tell. Like the large bas relief that narrates the tale of Arjuna's Penance.
Its picturesque location on a rocky outcrop between the beach and a lagoon is absolutely a great place to visit. The sea side town is a harmonious combination of history, good beaches, hassle-free tourism and fabulous sea food! Despite being crowded through out the year, the place is friendly, relaxed, and the villagers are remarkably undisturbed by their crowds of visitors.

Mahabalipuram is well known for its series of impressive rathas,is full of sculpture workshops all around and many artisans thrive on this art here.


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Tea Anyone ?

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One of the most popular hill stations in India, Munnar is situated at the confluence of three mountain streams - Mudrapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundala. Located at 1600 m above sea level, Munnar offers tourists beautiful landscape, cozy weather and sprawling tea estates. Once the favorite summer resorts of the British, Munnar is a popular hill resort in India and a must visit during travel to Kerala.

Apart from being a popular hill station in India, Munnar is also one of the major centers for tea trade in Kerala. Surrounded by almost 30 tea gardens that give it a picturesque view, Munnar is near Anaimudi, the highest peak of the Kerala Western Ghats. The hills around Munnar are covered with the rare Neelakurunji plant giving it a wonderful look, especially when the flowers bloom to cover the entire mountain range. It is said that this exotic plant flowers every 12 years and the next scheduled flowering time is the year 2006.

Munnar abound in beautiful landscapes and cool pleasant atmosphere. Besides tea and other plantations, the old-world charm of colonial establishments attracts visitors to this place all the year round. In and around Munnar, there are a lot of enchanting places to be discovered. All you got to do is give yourself a little time to discover life in its sweetest hues.

Pichola Lake Udaipur

Udaipur is a brilliant kaleidoscope of narrow lanes flanked by fairy-tale palaces, lakes, bright stalls, gardens and temples.

Known as the City of Dawn, Udaipur is a lovely land set on the edge of three lakes, hemmed in by the lush hills of the Aravalis. A study in white drenched in romance and beauty, Udaipur is a fascinating blend of sights, sound and experiences and inspiration for the imagination of poets, painters and writers.


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Blue Door

Blue Door
Photo taken in Udaipur Rajasthan India