Heritage & Culture

For those who want more from a travel experience. Here's something for the culture vulture in you, for when you want to explore the extraordinary and see how other cultures make sense of the world. If you love to spend your time getting to know a place through its people and its finest museums, theatres, vibrant festivals, opulent churches, grand mosques, wondrous temples and more, this one's for you.

Heritage & Culture

Sri Krishna Temple In Udupi: A Different Way To Worship

Rachel Lobo -
Located in the town of Udupi in Karnataka, at a distance of 3 km from the Udupi Railway Station, Udupi Sri Krishna Temple is an auspicious Hindu temple and one of the famous pilgrimage centres in India dedicated to Krishna and Dvaita Matha....
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Shettihalli Church: The Gothic Relic Of Karnataka

Rachel Lobo -
Located 22 km from Hassan in the small district of Shettihalli in Karnataka, the Shettihalli Church is a structure in ruins, but one that has also stood the test of time. Also known as The Submerged Church and The...
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14 Traditional Markets In India You Have To Explore

Malavika Kumar -
India has a rich culture and history, and this is often best displayed in the many traditional markets in India. In a world where buying anything is just a click away, these bazaars and markets are like an echo...
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12 Festivals Of Karnataka You Simply Must Witness

Rachel Lobo -
Ranked as one of the popular tourist states in India, Karnataka is a vibrant state where you can experience the best celebrations and an immersive dive into history and art. Known for its culture and heritage, the festivals of...
Heritage & Culture

10 Famous Structures And Must-Visit Temples In Belur

Rachel Lobo -
Situated on the banks of the Yagachi River in Hassan, the city of Belur in the Hassan district of Karnataka is called modern heaven on earth due to its cultural and historical significance. Previously called Velapura, the Hoysala dynasty...
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Badami Caves: Exploring The Cave Temples Of Badami

Chaitanya Thammaya -
Deep in the rocky mountains of Bagalkot district in northern Karnataka, lies an architectural wonder. The tiny town of Badami in Bagalkot district is home to the rock-cut Badami Caves, a complex of Hindu and Jain cave temples. The...
Heritage & Culture

Channapatna: A Guide To Karnataka’s City Of Toys

Andrea Noronha -
Channapatna, also known as Channpatna by the locals, is a quaint little city in the Ramanagara district in Karnataka. This beautiful city lies on the border of Ramanagara and Mandya districts. What makes Channapatna so unique and famous is...
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Explore Tibetan Culture At The Golden Temple In Coorg

Chaitanya Thammaya -
Coorg, the land of the Kaveri, is also home to the Buddha. Come, sample a bit of Tibetan culture and learn about the Namdroling Monastery, the Golden Temple in Coorg. Just before you enter Kushalnagar, the hills echo with chants,...
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The Festivals Of Coorg: A Celebration Of Mother Nature

Chaitanya Thammaya -
Festivals are times of celebrations when families get together, feast, perform ceremonies and offer thanks. The events are usually centred around a characteristic aspect of a particular community and their culture and religion. India is famous for its festivals....
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Golconda Fort: Ruins That Hold 500 Years Of Legacy

Nikitha Karnam -
Among the ruins of Golconda Fort lies a history of half a millennium. It remains a thing of beauty despite the destruction it has gone through. It is 3 miles in circumference, and the granite hill that it is...

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