The Palace of Mysore, often referred to as the Amba Vilas Palace, is a historic building in the Karnataka city of Mysore. The Mysore Palace, created by English architect Henry Irwin, dominates Mysore’s skyline. The palace is a three-story Indo-Saracenic building with square towers at the cardinal points that are covered in domes. It was …
Started in 1890, Delhi’s RCS toys has been run for generations. The store is a galore of display figures and model making items and has embraced change without losing sight of the past. Our latest film ‘An Indian Toy Story’ proudly presents this store that has been catering to the whims of children and adults …
Dirang and Thembang are remote twin villages in Arunachal Pradesh that is home to the traditional Monpa tribe, who crossed over from Bhutan and Tibet centuries ago. As cities around the world look for environmentally sustainable building solutions, The unique designed houses in these villages have survived over 900 years in spite of the harsh …
Surfing is usually associated with warm ocean beaches like those found in the U.S. states of Hawaii and California, and countries such as Australia. It’s a surface water sport in which an individual, a surfer (or two in tandem surfing), uses a board to ride on the forward section, or face, of a moving wave …
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India’s romance with coffee goes back nearly 400 years when a Moslem pilgrim, Baba Budan, is credited with secretly bringing back seven coffee seeds from a pilgrimage to the holy land! He is said to have planted these near his mountain cave in Chikmagalur and now considered the cradle of Indian coffee. Commercial cultivation of …
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Jog Falls, created by the Sharavathi River, is the second-highest plunge waterfall in India, located near Sagara, Shivamogga District of Karnataka state. The Sharavati River makes a spectacular drop of 830 ft to create the highest untiered waterfall in India and one among the highest falls in Asia.There are approximately 1400 steps built to reach …
At the confluence of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of India made up of 572 islands, 37 of which are inhabited. The territory is located about 150 km (93 mi) north of Aceh in Indonesia and is divided from Thailand and Myanmar by …
Leh one of the most sought after and popular destination among tourist is steeped in beauty and wonder in an ancient abode of Buddhism. Ladakh is a rustic and breathtakingly gorgeous tourist destination, located in the great Himalayas. It is a riot of intricate murals and red robed monks. The region’s exuberance and charm are …
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Welcome to Ooty, home to the art of chocolate making, the very English way. Gourmets and cuisine enthusiasts will find a lot to enjoy and purchase in Ooty. Its temperate environment makes it perfect for growing tea, spices, and oil, as well as for making cheese. Now you are prepared to shop in Ooty! Don’t …
KINNAL also called Kinhal is a quaint village in the Southern state of Karnataka, located in the Koppal Taluk of Koppal district. This Indian village plays home to the eponymous 500year old art form by the same name . It is known for handcrafted toys and religious idols.Toys called Kinnal (also spelled Kinhal) have been …
