WEST BENGAL
24 Parganas (South)
Once part of the undivided 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas is West Bengal's second largest district by population and the largest by area.
Bardhaman
Bardhaman (earlier Burdwan), is the 7th most populous district in India and contains the towns of Asansol and Durgapur.
Haldia
A port city, a municipality and an administrative subdivision, Haldia is located in the Purba Medinipur (East Midnapore) district of West Bengal.
Serampore
Located around 37 km to the North of the state capital of Calcutta (Kolkata), Serampore is a bustling town with an interesting and unique history. The Danish East India company set up shop here around 1755 and continued to trade till about 1845. The town grew in importance as one of the centres of Bengal Renaissance. Through the efforts of the three missionaries, Marshman, Carey and Ward, known as the Serampore Trio, the Serampore College was set up, and along with it, the first Bengali language press. A large number of Danish colonial buildings still survive, as does the Serampore College, and town can be a wonderful weekend getaway or daytrip, especially for those fascinated by history. Serampore is also home to the second oldest Rath Yatra, or "car festival" of the Hindu deity, Lord Jagannath. Check out my stories on Serampore, here...
KARNATAKA
Bangalore
Coming soon...
Mysore
Mysore city has been the capital of the princely state of the same name since the founding of the Wadiyar dynasty in 1399. Mysore city is 2503 feet above sea level, and such has excellent weather all year round. There is much to see around the city. Check out my stories on Mysore, here...
Hassan
One of the 30 districts of Karnataka state, Hassan District is noted for its enchanting natural scenic beauty. For the history buffs, Hassan is also a veritable treasure-house of Hoysala architecture and sculpture, the best specimens of which are at Belur and Halebeed. Shravanabelagola, in Channarayapatna taluk, studded with Jain moduments, is a renowned centre of pilgrimage for the jains. Check out my travel stories from Hassan here...
MAHARASHTRA
Pune
UTTAR PRADESH
Lucknow
The capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, and erstwhile Mughal state of Awadh is a great place to visit if you love heritage, architecture, and food. Lucknow has some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in India, built during the long reign of the Nawabs of Lucknow. Added attractions include biryani from Idris and kebabs from Tunday. The best time to visit would be from late September to early December. Check out my stories on Lucknow here...
SIKKIM
The state of Sikkim lies in the Himalayas in the North East of India, bordered by Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Sikkim was an independent kingdom until 1975, when a plebiscite abolished the monarchy, and the state merged with India.
More stories coming soon...
24 Parganas (South)
Once part of the undivided 24 Parganas, South 24 Parganas is West Bengal's second largest district by population and the largest by area.
Bardhaman
Bardhaman (earlier Burdwan), is the 7th most populous district in India and contains the towns of Asansol and Durgapur.
Haldia
A port city, a municipality and an administrative subdivision, Haldia is located in the Purba Medinipur (East Midnapore) district of West Bengal.
Hooghly-Chinsurah
35 km away from Calcutta (Kolkata), the Hooghly-Chinsurah municipality was once home to the Portuguese and Dutch colonialists and today contains many historic remains from the era.
35 km away from Calcutta (Kolkata), the Hooghly-Chinsurah municipality was once home to the Portuguese and Dutch colonialists and today contains many historic remains from the era.
Howrah
Originally developed by the British as an industrial township on the opposite side of the Hooghly river from Calcutta (Kolkata), Howrah today is West Bengal's 2nd largest city, and the administrative headquarters of the Howrah district.
Located 347 km to the North of Calcutta, the district of Malda is famous for its mangoes and is home to two of Bengal's ancient capitals, Gauda and Pandua. There are a large number of ruins and historic remains from Bengal's early Islamic period in Malda.
Serampore
Located around 37 km to the North of the state capital of Calcutta (Kolkata), Serampore is a bustling town with an interesting and unique history. The Danish East India company set up shop here around 1755 and continued to trade till about 1845. The town grew in importance as one of the centres of Bengal Renaissance. Through the efforts of the three missionaries, Marshman, Carey and Ward, known as the Serampore Trio, the Serampore College was set up, and along with it, the first Bengali language press. A large number of Danish colonial buildings still survive, as does the Serampore College, and town can be a wonderful weekend getaway or daytrip, especially for those fascinated by history. Serampore is also home to the second oldest Rath Yatra, or "car festival" of the Hindu deity, Lord Jagannath. Check out my stories on Serampore, here...
KARNATAKA
Bangalore
Coming soon...
Mysore
Mysore city has been the capital of the princely state of the same name since the founding of the Wadiyar dynasty in 1399. Mysore city is 2503 feet above sea level, and such has excellent weather all year round. There is much to see around the city. Check out my stories on Mysore, here...
- Mysore Palace
- Lalitha Mahal Palace
- Chamundeshwari Temple
- 12 Stunning But Lesser-Known Hoysala Temples of Karnataka
Hassan
One of the 30 districts of Karnataka state, Hassan District is noted for its enchanting natural scenic beauty. For the history buffs, Hassan is also a veritable treasure-house of Hoysala architecture and sculpture, the best specimens of which are at Belur and Halebeed. Shravanabelagola, in Channarayapatna taluk, studded with Jain moduments, is a renowned centre of pilgrimage for the jains. Check out my travel stories from Hassan here...
MAHARASHTRA
Pune
Aurangabad
- The Gates of Aurangabad
- Photography Inside Ajanta Caves: Recommendations, Tips & Tricks
- Bibi Ka Maqbara.
- Alamgir Masjid: Aurangzeb's Personal Mosque
- Aurangabad Caves
Khuldabad
UTTAR PRADESH
Lucknow
The capital of the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, and erstwhile Mughal state of Awadh is a great place to visit if you love heritage, architecture, and food. Lucknow has some of the finest examples of Islamic architecture in India, built during the long reign of the Nawabs of Lucknow. Added attractions include biryani from Idris and kebabs from Tunday. The best time to visit would be from late September to early December. Check out my stories on Lucknow here...
- Bada Imambara
- The Residency
- Tomb of Nawaab Saadat Ali Khan II
- Rumi Darwaza
- Nadan Mahal
- Teele Wali Masjid
- Christ Church
- Chota Imambara
- Safed Baradari
- Victoria Memorial
- All Saints Garrison Church
- Jama Masjid
SIKKIM
The state of Sikkim lies in the Himalayas in the North East of India, bordered by Nepal, Bhutan and Tibet. Sikkim was an independent kingdom until 1975, when a plebiscite abolished the monarchy, and the state merged with India.
More stories coming soon...
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