Wildlife

Agartala - Land Of Palaces And Temples

For the northeastern region, after Guwahati, if there is one important city, it is Agartala, the capital of Tripura. It is the second largest city of the region on the basis of the municipal area and population. Located just 2 km from Bangladesh, Agartala is also a cultural hub. It is located in......

Aizawl - Land Of The Highlanders

Aizawl is the capital of Mizoram, one of the eight states of North-east India. Aizawl is a beautiful city spread over steep ridges, hills and valleys. The century-year-old capital city is situated 1132 m above sea level and is flanked by the majestic peaks of Durtlang on the north. Adding to the......

Ambaji - The Casa Of The Goddess

Ambaji is one of the oldest and most revered pilgrimage centres of ancient India. It is one of the fifty two Shakti Pethas which are consecrated to Sati, the goddess Shakti. The seat of Ambaji Mata is at the hilltop of Gabbar hills, situated in Danta Taluka of Banaskantha district on the border......

Amravati – The Birth Place Of Leaders

A growing industrial centre, Amravati is a distinctly significant part of Maharashtra in terms of culture and literature. Gopal Nilkanth Dandekar and Suresh Bhat are some famous personalities from this area. Bhagat Singh, the iconic revolutionary fighter, is said to have hid in Amravati for 3......

BR Hills – Of Temples And Hilly Tranquility

BR Hills or Biligiri Rangana Hills is a hill range on the eastern border of the Western Ghats. It lies at a spot where the Eastern and Western Ghats meet and create a diverse eco-system. Biligiri Rangana Hills derives its name from the Rangaswamy Temple located on top of a white cliff. The hills......

Bandhavgarh – A Tryst With Tigers

Bandhavgarh is believed to be the original home of the white tigers. As history records, Bandhavgarh was the hunting ground of the Rewa Maharaja. The old fort is the standing sign of this and surprisingly the forts still dominates the forest. Even before this place was a National Park,......

Bandipur – An Encounter With The Wild

The Bandipur Forest Reserve area is one of the better known tiger reserves in India, boasting of a tiger population of nearly 70. It lies just 80 km from Mysore and about 220 km from Bangalore, and you can drive down from either of the cities. The Region, The Wildlife And More The reserve in......

Bannerghatta – A Natural Zone Near a High Tech City

If you live in Bangalore and are looking for a place to visit during the weekend, try going to Bannerghatta. This is a very prominent destination that attracts people from all around the world. The Bannerghatta Wildlife Park, is located at a distance of 22 km south of Bangalore City. Covering an......

Baran - For The Pious And The Gleeful

Baran, a popular district in the state of Rajasthan, was carved out of Kota District on 10th April 1991. The place is covered with forests of Sagavan, Kher, Salan and Gargsari and the river Kalisindh flows through the region. It was ruled by the Solanki Rajputs during the 14th and 15th centuries.......

Begusarai – The Ancient Royal Retreat

Begusarai is a city in the state of Bihar and serves as the administrative headquarters of the district. Begusarai is located on the northern bank of the Holy Ganges river. Tourist Places In And Around Begusarai Begusarai tourism has promising tourist destinations of its own that can delight......

Belgaum – The Third Largest City In Karnataka!

Belgaum/Belagavi is the third largest city in Karnataka. Officially known as Belagavi, the place was also named as Venugrama or the Bamboo Village during historical times. It is interesting to know that the city has been selected as one among the 20 cities called as smart cities under PM Modi’s......

Bellary - The Cultural City Of Karnataka!

Bellary is one of the tourist destinations in Karnataka. This place shares its border with Andhra Pradesh. For the same reason, the culture of the place is a blend of both Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh. Tourist Places In And Around Bellary Bellary is a place that is historically significant. Many......

Bhadra – A Paradise in Green

Bhadra is a region that's mainly famous for the Bhadra Wildlife sanctuary, and it is situated in the Chikmagalur district of Karnataka. Located in the Western Ghats, this wildlife sanctuary recently became part of Project Tiger and is now a tiger reserve. Set amidst the lush forests of the......

Bhagalpur – The Silk Heaven Of India

Bhagalpur, the silk city of India, is located in the state of Bihar and is famous for the production of high-quality silk products. It is one of the biggest cities in the state and is bolstered by a fairly well developed infrastructure. The city has an undeniable presence throughout history, and......

Bharatpur – Get Up Close And Personal With Birds!

Bharatpur is one of the renowned tourist destinations in India. It is also known as the 'Eastern Gateway to Rajasthan' and is located in the Bharatpur District of Rajasthan. It is an ancient city, built by Maharaja Suraj Mal, in the year 1733. The city is named after King Bharat, brother of the......

Bhavnagar - The Rewarding Downtown

Bhavnagar has always been one of the important business centres of Gujarat mainly, dealing with cotton products. The city has also been famous for ocean trade, gems and silver jewellery business. History Bhavnagar was founded by Bhavsinhji Gohil in 1723. The Gohils had actually moved from Marwar......

Bhimashankar – A Jyothirlinga

Bhimashankar is a popular religious centre situated within the state of Maharashtra, near the popular trekking destination of Karjat. Bhimashankar is especially famous for being home to one of the twelve Holy Jyotirlinga shrines found in India, five of which are based in Maharashtra itself.......

Bhopal - The City Of Lakes And Majestic Allures

Bhopal is a well-known Indian city and is also the capital of state of Madhya Pradesh. The city, which is also famously referred to as the City of Lakes, was formerly the capital of Bhopal state. This neat and clean city also has the distinction of being one of the greenest places in the country.......

Bhubaneswar - A Majestic Milieu Of Temples

Bhubaneswar, the capital city of Odisha, is a majestic town situated in the eastern part of India. Located on the south-west bank of river Mahanadi, the city features splendid architecture from the Kalinga period. This ancient city has a rich heritage of 3000 years. The landscape of Bhubaneswar......

Bhuj - The Monumental Marvel

Bhuj is a city with profound historical background and also the district head-quarters of Kutch. The city's name is attributed to the hill named Bhujiyo Dungar, which is at the eastern side of the city and also considered to be the place of the Great Serpent Bhujang. A temple dedicated to him......

Bikaner - Of Royal Forts, Fables And Fairs

Bikaner, the Rajasthani town, exemplifies the enviable romance of the desert with the dunes of golden sands, fighting camels and the heroic deeds of Rajput kings. This desert town is located in the middle of the Thar Desert, towards the north-west part of the state of Rajasthan. It was founded by......

Bilaspur - Travel Through Temples And Natural Places

Bilaspur is the second largest and third most populous district of Chattisgarh. It is the hub of electric power generation in India. Bilaspur is one of the places which generates highest revenues through railways. Chhattisgarh State High Court is situated here. Along with Bhilai, Raipur, Korba......

Bindu – A Truly Outdoor Getaway

Bindu is the last village of the Indian nation, close to the India-Bhutan border. Everything about the place is amazing. As one approaches the village, the captivating beauty of the surrounding area will get you glued to the place. Travellers can even wish to make an onward journey to Bhutan,......

Birbhum – The Land Of Red Soil

Birbhum district shares borders with the state of Jharkhand and is known as the land of red soil. It is credited for having some religious and culturally important places within its jurisdiction and is a popular tourist attraction for its terracotta constructions spread across different towns.......

Bishnupur – Dancing Deer, Floating Marshes And Much More

Bishnupur is called the cultural and religious capital of Manipur. The land where Lord Vishnu resides, the land which is beautifully dotted with dome-shaped terracotta temples and the home of the famed dancing deer, sangai—Bishnupur is heavenly. Located 27 kilometres from Imphal, the capital of......

Bokaro - The Industrial Town

Bokaro is a district belonging to the state of Jharkhand which was formed in the year 1991. With an altitude of 210 m from the seas level, Bokaro is located on the Chhotanagpur Plateau. The city is mainly comprised of valleys and streams. Bokaro can be called as one of the highly industrialized......

Bomdila – A Picturesque Delight

Bomdila, a small town located at the height of 8000 ft above the sea level is one of the must visit places in Arunachal Pradesh. Nestled amidst the scenic surroundings, comprising of the towering Eastern Himalayan ranges, Bomdila is a serene town for the visitors to enjoy at. In addition to its......

Bundi - Frozen In Time

Bundi is a district located in the Hadoti region of Rajasthan at a distance of 36 km from Kota. Ornate forts, splendid palaces and Rajput architecture, beautifully carved in brackets and pillars, make it a beautiful place worth visiting. Sparkling rivers, lakes and breathtaking waterfalls enhance......

Chail - A Mystical Summer Retreat

Nestled at an elevation of 2226 m above sea level, Chail is a beautiful hill station located on the Sadh Tiba Hill in the Solan District of Himachal Pradesh. Historically, Chail served as the summer capital for the erstwhile King of Patiala, Maharaja Adhiraj Bhupinder Singh, after his exile from......

Chalsa – A Beautiful Hamlet Nestled Amidst The Himalayas

Chalsa is a beautiful town in West Bengal situated just at the foot of the Himalayan Ranges. It is proximate to popular tourist destinations like Siliguri and boasts of tea gardens, vast forests and many scenic rivers. The local wildlife reserves have Rhinos and Elephants within and tourists can......