temples

I love to visit the historical temples and heritage sites of India. Recently I came to know about a place called Gangaikondacholapuram in Tamil Nadu which has an ancient temple built during the medieval era. It was constructed during the rule of the Chola dynasty. The temple is known for its...

Hey, guys, I am planning to go to the Trimbakeshwar Mandir in Trimbakeshwar but would prefer to stay in Nasik, due to the facilities and good hotels available there. I would like to be at the mandir for the morning prayers which means I would have to leave Nasik quite early. To plan the trip...

My family and I will be in North India and in particular in Mount Abu, I have been researching about the places nearby and have come across the Jain temple in Ranakpur, which is a must see. I decided why not see it having come so far to Rajasthan. As the journey would take near 4-5 hours the...

Khatu is a small village in Sikar district of Rajasthan, which is famous for the temple of Shyam baba (Khatu Shayam or Barbarika). There is a story linked to this 11th century temple: after the battle of Mahabharata, Barbarik's (Grandson of Bheema) head was burried at this place, and after...

Hello every one at India travel forum, I have a few queries about my upcoming trip to Tirupati in May. I have booked by tickets and hotels and everything but I am not sure about how to get to Tirupati from Renigunta. I would like to know what transport options do I have and if possible the time...

'Char Dham' can literally be translated to 'the four abodes' and the term is coined in reference to the four widely revered sacred abodes of Hinduism - Badrinath, Puri, Rameshwaram and Dwarka. There is a belief among the Hindu community that visiting the Char Dham during one's lifetime washes...

Hampi is a place where the stones tell the story of its glorious past. It is home to some of the finest rock carvings of all time. Hampi boasts of several exceptional architectural marvels that were crafted to perfection. A visit to the ruins of Hampi can take you back in to the sprawling...

I am from Tamil Nadu, and I have done some solo travelling within India. I like exploring hills, caves and old temples. I am passionate about visiting and maintaining heritage sites. However, many such places (cave/rock cut temples for example) are remote and not known very well. They may have...

In a nutshell… Are you thinking steppes and stonewalled temples, bathed by sacred rivers and their tranquil waters? Are you seeing yourself join your palms and let the sacred water run through your fingers as you face the sun? Or are you thinking Narendra Modi’s – current Premier of India –...

A group of us want to go Shirdi for darshan, and we know there is a weather difference in the western part of India. I do not want it to be too hot or too cold so please suggest when it is the best time of the year to visit Shirdi. We would be traveling by train from Meerut.