A very few cities in India can claim the long continuity and capital status that Delhi has faced. It was pride for rulers to rule over Delhi be it from the time of Mohammed bin Qasim in 8th century to British who later changed the capital from Kolkatta to Delhi. A treasure of about 1300 listed monuments I can say this city enjoys entire history of North India and all significant rulers have ruled over Delhi since last 2500 years.
Author: Rakesh Rai
Ooty Hills – A Complete Hill Station
Ooty Hills – A Complete Hill Station History of place Ooty was originally occupied by Toda tribe and later taken by East India Company from Tipu Sultan after 4th Mysore-Anglo war in 1799AD. The Toda in the Nilgiris are first referenced in a record belonging to Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana and his general Punisa, dated 1117 CE. […]
Rangantittu Bird Sanctuary
A not to miss place when you visit Srirangapatna. A total of 170 species visit here. This is one of the 3 bird sanctuary of Karnataka. It is small yet worth visiting and well maintained. Clean and systematic. Saw many photographers, enthusiasts and student groups, one foreigner on my day of visit. Could really not locate birds except storks and sun bathing crocodiles all around.
Srirangapatana- A page of Tipu Sultan
Srirangpatana- A page of Tipu Sultan We had a plan to club Ooty, Somanathapuram and Srirangapatna in a single trip as all these lie almost in same route. From Bangalore we reached Srirangapata in 3 hours, checked in KSTDC hotel and after getting fresh started visit to the […]
Somanathapuram- A sobbing Hindu temple
This temple is masterpiece of Hoyasala kings. In one look it looks deserted and neglected. It may be due to fact that no puja is conducted here. Inside premises were very clean but there are no lodges nearby and no sign boards to reach the temple.
Bhedaghat- The Narmada rocks on marble
Bhedaghat- The Narmada rocks on marble The Narmada river itself is object of veneration. Narmada originates from Amarkantak and flows into the Arabian Sea. Among the most sacred rivers of India, it is believed a dip in the river washes away sins. According to Hindu mythology, Ganga river became polluted by millions of people taking […]
