Historical Delights In Pattadakal
August 27, 2013 / 0 Comments


Historical Delights In Pattadakal

Visit beautiful India and enjoy the eclectic art, in Pattadakal, which is a great historical destination under the Chalukya dynasty in the seventh and eight centuries. A glorious blend of constructional elegance and architectural glamour of the southern and northern part of India, this is a magnificent group of nine Hindu temples alongwith a Jain sanctuary. This is a masterpiece of constructional elegance. The Temple of Virupaksha was built by Queen Lokhamahadevi in memory of the victory of her husband over the Kings in Southern India. Pattadakal is a high end destination of art belonging to ancient India and has managed to achieve a blend of harmonious architectural forms and amazing visual delights. Also called the City of Rubies this was incidentally the capital city of the kingdom of the Chalukyas. This apogee of an eclectic art has all  [...] 


The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka
February 27, 2013 / 0 Comments


The Rock Shelters of Bhimbetka

Located around five kilometres to the southern of the city of Bhopal in Madhya Pradesh in India, lies a lovely historical site filled with natural memories. This land called Bhimbetka is a beautiful creation of rocks on small hills. Anyone who first sees the rock shelters of Bhimbetka would be spellbound and rightly so as the entire scene really astounds you. There is a railway crossing here which is always closed and is opened only when there are lot of vehicles near the crossing point. This is one point that is a photographer’s delight, as the entire stretch of land seems to wait for him. . The rock shelters at Bhimbetka are a very ancient formation and go back to around 10,000 years ago. The rocks here are said to be from that time when the areas was a huge ocean and the rocks got this form after incessantly hitting against the sea  [...] 


Know all about Basilica of St. Deniso
March 28, 2012 / 0 Comments


Know all about Basilica of St. Deniso

France is a land of intriguing culture and extremely fascinating locales. This is one Parisian beauty which any tourist wouldn’t mind taking. So come to France and see the entire land come alive with a lot more than you could imagine. While here in Paris, the historical monuments surely deserve a mention as they form the mainstay of tours here. The Basilica of St. Denis is one such structure which is surely a great cathedral basilica in this lovely city of pleasurable delights. This has been named after France’s patron saint and is a great place where the best of historical constructions have come up. It is believed that it stands where  Saint Denis was buried. Saint Denis was also known as Saint Dinonysius. He was buried sometime in the 275 AD. Thus the abbey which later on became a church became a place of pilgrimage. It was initially  [...] 


Chapultepec Castle: Multi-purpose monument in Mexico
May 6, 2011 / 0 Comments


Chapultepec Castle: Multi-purpose monument in Mexico

Chapultepec Castle is a building that has fulfilled quite a number of roles in the past. The castle functioned as a fortress in its glory days. The Castillo de Chapultepec is an architectural masterpiece that has immense significance with respect to history. The castle is in fact a legendary monument. The history of the castle is such that it will enchant listeners of all ages. The word Chapultepec exactly means “at the grasshoppers hill”. This somewhat expresses the positioning of the Chapultepec Castle, atop the Chapultepec Hill, although there are no huge grasshoppers that have set up residence here. The Chapultepec Castle is a towering monument, and is close to 7628 ft in the Chapultepec Park. From being a fortress in the ancient times, the Chapultepec Castle has been used for several functions, such as a training academy for the  [...] 


Imperial War Museum, London
February 9, 2011 / 0 Comments


Imperial War Museum, London

With five different addresses in England of which three are in London, the Imperial War Museum aims at spreading a comprehensive understanding of the modern war along with its impact on the society. It is a British national museum that was established in 1917 at the time of the First World War. Since then until today, the museum provides a brief record of the horrible battle that led to many sacrifices of UK and her Empire. Previously acted as the Bedlam hospital that was an infamous mental asylum, the building is now the home of the archives of personal as well as official documents, videos, films, photographs, and oral history recordings along with the large art collection, vast library, military vehicles and aircraft instances, and other artifacts. Go for the highlighted tour of the main galleries in the Imperial War Museum featuring the  [...] 


Vacations to go: Historical discovery in Florida
January 10, 2011 / 0 Comments


Vacations to go: Historical discovery in Florida

In this sunshine state, do not be surprised if you come across some great historical sites while you are planning for your vacations to go. This time consider exploring Florida from a different angle where history still tends to influence the modern culture. Among all the historically destined vacations to go in Florida, just include the main sites such as Key West and the Hemingway House, railroad tycoon Henry Flagler’s home, Edison and Ford’s sprawling homes in Ft. Myers, Ringling Museum of Art and the miniature circus in Sarasota, Apalachicola in the Panhandle, and militaristic monuments in Pensacola. Just take up a chance to be like an unusual tourist who would journey on off the beaten path, be away from the crowded/costly theme parks, and would love to unveil the cultural offerings from north to south Florida. If you think so and  [...] 


Holidays in Jordan, Jerash
November 2, 2010 / 0 Comments


Holidays in Jordan, Jerash

There are people who call this place of the biggest archeological wonder of the world. This place is also called the Pompeii of the east. This place located about fifty kilometers to the north of Jordan’s, Amman which is the capital.  This place also happens to be one of the most provincial cities in all of the Roman Empire.  When the famous emperor Hadrian had first come here in the year one hundred and twenty nine, After Death, this colony was well into being a thriving city.  There is a triple Arch which was actually raised in the first place to welcome the famous Roman emperor. In fact you could take a nice Long walk right beneath the arch that imposes to enter this city.  This place has been happening all two thousand years before, although; right now this place is all deserted. Although the place still looks beautiful and grand. The  [...] 


halong bay vietnam and Dalat vietnam
August 9, 2010 / 2 Comments


halong bay vietnam and Dalat vietnam

Along Vietnam’s coastal plains, Dalat vietnam is an amazing place that served as a vacation retreat for the French.  The French when they came here, made the very own version of Paris. They constructed this on a plateau which was at a height of around five thousand feet above sea level. Dalat is also called the city of love. The weather here is mild and like spring most of the year. This place is well known amongst the locals as a famous honeymoon destination. According to the local people, the city is quite magical with beautiful landscapes; there are amazing waterfalls, forests that are thick and green. This place is also famous for its many flower gardens. Traditionally the original French elegance is quite prominent here with the graciousness that is offered by the Vietnamese culture, to make the most beautiful hotel in dalat here  [...] 


Wadi Rum, Jordan
July 21, 2010 / 1 Comments


Wadi Rum, Jordan

Literally meaning high valley, Wadi Rum is one of the most spectacular desert location in Jordan. The main tourist attraction in Jordon is of course Petra, although the Wadi rum is the second most famous tourist site in this region. If you want to have the desert experience there is not other police like this. Here you can have everything from a luxury tent camp to a general hike with the local Bedouin guides. In fact Lawrence of Arabia was out of this region and it is a famous site for his many exploits, during the end of the First World War, Lawrence based himself here. One of the most famous rock formations in the area was called the seven pillar of wisdom and his then became the title for his book. The film also had real shots taken from Wadi rum. David lean who was filming the movie at that time wanted to have the locations as authentic  [...] 


The amazing Yucatan Peninsula
July 19, 2010 / 0 Comments


The amazing Yucatan Peninsula

You usually always get to go to a destination that has something for everyone. Over here at the Yucatan peninsula, there are a loads and loads of things that everyone can do. So whether you’re planning to run on the beach or just relax in your shack.  Cancun has it all. There are suites made especially or people coming over by cruises and also you have the great Mayan ruins and many old colonial towns. There are various centers for diving. And the beaches are lovely with ancient ruins decorating them. You can chose to drive around as is easier to get a car hired and go everywhere. Cancun is close to the airport; this makes it easy to arrive into without much hassle. You might first want to go and check out Playa del Carmen. This is one of the nicest beaches in all of Mexico. The area is also famous for its golf courses. An eighteen-hole  [...]