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.

Have You Visited These Historic Indian Buildings?

India is known for its breathtaking architecture and finest monuments. Every monument has a history linked to it that makes it even more intriguing. These historic Indian buildings are a tribute to the Indian heritage. Known for its rich...

8 Of The Most Famous Temples Of Chennai That You Should Visit

The capital city of Tamil Nadu, Chennai is situated in the northeastern corner of the state, by the Bay of Bengal, and is dotted with a number of temples. The city, popularly known as Madras, is one of the...

15 Most Stunning And Majestic Forts In India

Forts in India are closely linked to the country’s ancient history and heritage. These exquisite, towering monuments have been sites of epic battles, served as shelters for armies, and have contributed to shaping India as we know it today....

25 Magnificent Royal Palaces In India You Must See

India’s long history is filled with stories of extravagant maharajas, kings, and nizams. While they are perhaps best known for their imposing forts (such as Rajasthan’s Amber Fort, Delhi’s Red Fort, and Hyderabad’s Golconda Fort), this rich and glorious past...

Why Visiting The Mysore Palace Should Be On Your Bucket List

A picture of perfect symmetry, the Mysore Palace is an instance of the heights attained by Indian architecture. Also known as the Amba Vilas Palace, it is one of the most popular places to visit in the city of...

Sir M Visvesvaraya’s KRS Dam: A Guide To Krishna Raja Sagar Dam’s Legacy

The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, popularly known as KRS Dam, is built on the river Kaveri and its tributaries, Hemavathi and Lakshmana Theertha. The KRS Dam and the ornamental garden, Brindavan Gardens, attached to the dam are one of...

Seven Palaces In Mysore That Make It The “City Of Palaces”

Mysore, the second-largest city in Karnataka, is well known for its heritage and culture. Once the seat of the kings of Mysore, the heritage city or city of palaces is now a world-famous tourist destination. The days of the...

Sri Krishna Temple In Udupi: A Different Way To Worship

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....

Shettihalli Church: The Gothic Relic Of Karnataka

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...

14 Traditional Markets In India You Have To Explore

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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