Medak Fort & Church – Hyderabad Weekend Getaways
A few years back, when I used to visit Hyderabad, I heard someone saying that besides Nagarjuna Sagar there are no weekend getaways from...
Kalidasa Natyashala Or Amphitheatre At Ramgarh
We have heard of the Sanskrit poet Kalidasa. We have heard his stories, we know his literary works. But not many of us know...
Taking Over A Dhaba For Food – Travel Experience
It was in November of 2008 that we took over a Dhaba. We were a group of 15 or so couch surfers out to...
Pre-historic Cave Paintings In Chhattisgarh
A few years back I had been to Bhimbekta near Bhopal and found the oldest surviving cave paintings there. Being a world heritage site,...
Shamirpet Lake And Around In Hyderabad
Shamirpet Lake area is known more for its high-end resorts, office complexes, and educational institutes than its natural assets. This weekend we drove down...
Nataraja – King Of Dance: Understanding Chola Bronzes
Nataraja, popularly known as Dancing Shiva, has its origins in Chidambaram in Tamil Nadu. It is probably the most recognizable piece of Indian Art,...
Thinthini Pathar Of Chhattisgarh – Tourist Attraction
Thinthini Pathar is located in the village of Chhindkalo, post Darima in Chhattisgarh, not too far from Ambikapur. It is a unique rock that...
Ektaal – An Art & Craft’s Village Of Chhattisgarh
Ektaal, a crafts village located near Raigarh is a small and very basic village. What makes it special is the fact it is home...
Mainpat Hill – Slice Of Tibet In Chhattisgarh
The Mainpat region of Chhattisgarh is rooted in the stories of Ramayana. It carries the legends of Sri Ram during his stay in the...
Deccani Architecture At Qutub Shahi Tombs, Hyderabad
Qutub Shahi tombs along with Golconda fort are the epitome of the architectural heritage of Deccan and Hyderabad. Though it is known as a...
