Honestly, there’s really no need to get into the nitty-gritty of the Egyptian Empire’s history, which was one of the strongest during the time of the Mesopotamian Empire and the oldest after it. But as a tourist, I can’t help but wonder—how did this powerful kingdom end up being enslaved by the Persian Empire and […]
Mumbai Darshan By Bus
Mumbai is India’s financial capital and one of the country’s largest and busiest cities. Located on the Arabian Sea, it is famous for its skyline, local trains, Marine Drive, Bollywood film industry, and historic landmarks like the Gateway of India, Elephanta and Kanheri caves. We spent three nights in Mumbai on our way back from […]
Elephanta Caves, Mumbai—UNESCO World Heritage
The Elephanta Caves consist of a series of rock-cut caves located on two hills of Elephanta Island. This site is mainly split into two parts—the larger western section and the smaller eastern section.Ajanta was built from the 3rd century BC to the 5th-6th century AD, with nearly all the caves dedicated to Lord Buddha. They […]
Meghalaya- A Tour With Railways IRCTC Tourism
I’m pretty used to planning my own trips, but since I don’t know much about the North East yet and haven’t traveled there before, I looked into a few tour operators and ended up going with Indian Railway’s IRCTC Tourism (booking link). My experience with them was quite good. I would definitely recommend them to […]
Athirappilly Waterfalls – Biggest Of Kerala
Athirappilly is located in the Thrissur district of Kerala, India, along the Chalakudy River in the Western Ghats. It’s roughly 60 km away from Thrissur city, 70 km from Kochi airport, 95 km from Guruvayur, and 32 km from the Chalakudy railway station. While it’s recommended to travel to this spot from Thrissur, we opted […]
Guruvayur—Dwarka Of The South
Guruvayur is a town located in Kerala State, in the southern part of India. Well connected by road and train. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (50 km). This was a typical yet possibly the strangest journey to a pilgrimage, considering that these temples are significant on the pilgrimage map of Kerala, at least. […]
