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

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...
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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...
Heritage & Culture

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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4 Temples In Srirangapatna That You Should Visit

Chaitanya Thammaya -
The historical island town of Srirangapatna is steeped in history, culture, religion and monuments. Srirangapatna or Seringapatam is a rocky island formed by the river Kaveri which is considered sacred. The Western Ganga Dynasty established the town in the...
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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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Beautiful Regional Folk Dances Of India To Witness

Nikitha Karnam -
Folk dances of India reflect the culture, practices, and celebrations of the country’s many communities. India is well endowed with varied cultures, traditions, languages, and art forms. Artistic heritages like folk dances are passed down through generations. Most folk...
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Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village: An Ode To Heritage

Rachel Lobo -
In a quiet, inconspicuous area in the town of Manipal near Christ Church lies a little window to a different time — Hasta Shilpa Heritage Village, a site existing solely to remind its visitors of ages past. Defined as a...
Heritage & Culture

The Fascinating History Of Srirangapatna, The Island Town

Chaitanya Thammaya -
The island town of Srirangapatna was once the capital of the Mysore Kingdom. Let’s take a look at the history of Srirangapatna, Tipu Sultan’s forgotten capital. In the late 18th century, the island city of Srirangapatna was one of the...

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