Tirumala Nayakan Palace: Another place of interest in Madurai from the architectural point of view, is the Tirumala Nayakan Palace, an imposing monument built in the 17th century. It is famous for the stucco work in domes and arches. This Indo- Saracenic building has massive white pillars. The main attraction… Continue reading
SIKKIM Capital: Gangtok. Area: 7,063 sq. km. Population: 5,40,851 (Male: 2,88,484 Female: 2,52,367). Population density: 76 per sq. km. Sex ratio: 875 females per 1000 males Principal languages: Nepali, Bhutia, Lepcha. Literacy: 68.8% (Male: 76% Female: 60.4%). Districts: 4. Lok Sabha seats: 1. State Assembly seats: 32. Airports: None. Tourist… Continue reading
Ranchi: This picturesque hill station is also the capital of Jharkhand. It was once the summer capital of Bihar during the British rule and is still full of old world colonial charm. It is of special interest to anthropologists as the Tribal Research Institute and museum is located here…. Continue reading
Dehradun, the capital city, is an ideal destination for those who cannot stand the hustle and bustle of big cities. Compared to most major capital cities of the country, Dehradun is simple and serene. Popular holiday and pilgrimage destinations like Mussoorie and Rishikesh are only an hour away and most… Continue reading
Agumbe is a village located in the Shimoga district in the state of Karnataka, India. Lying in the Thirthahalli taluk and the Malnad region, Agumbe is among the places in India that receive very heavy rainfall earning it the sobriquet, “Cherrapunji of the South”. It is also the home of… Continue reading