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10 marvellous things to do in Mahabalipuram
60 odd kilometers from Chennai, along the East Coast Road, lies this little town called as Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram. This town is a popular weekend getaway for the people in Chennai and a great...
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Whispers of a Ghost Town – Dhanushkodi
Ghost towns, with its mysteries are always fascinating to visit them for the stories that are left behind. Dhanushkodi along the East coast of India, had been beckoning for a while. Finally, with the...
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Reflections of 2016 – My Travel Round-Up
Happy New Year to all of you! I intended writing this article out last week as a befitting end to a great 2016 — What better way to wrap it all up than a travel round-up. However, since the year …...
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A luxury train journey on the Golden Chariot through South India
The first time I discovered luxury trains was when I read Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. I was extremely fascinated with the whole train scene that for the first time I paid more...
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Unraveling a beautiful secret in Chennai – Santhome Church
I have been to Chennai umpteen number of times – either on work or to meet someone or just as a transit city for a bigger destination elsewhere. Given the nature of my visits, I never really explored...
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Unearthing the Pancha Rathas in Mahabalipuram
Third time and not bored! Third time and found something more! If you are wondering what I am rambling about – it is my third visit to the lovely UNESCO heritage site of Mahabalipuram. For some reason,...
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A Roaring Secret: Tiger Caves in Mahabalipuram
Playing truant is always fun. I am sure most of us have played this game of disappearing from classes or office or functions whenever it suited us. It is a sense of adventure and free will that you...
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Mysteries of the Shore Temple Mahabalipuram
When it comes to Mahabalipuram, the one thing that all of you might have heard of is the Shore Temple Mahabalipuram. In fact, it is possibly the first monument that comes to mind when you think of this...
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The Magnificent Madurai Meenakshi Temple
There are always some places that beckon you to return over and over again. It’s funny though how every time you visit those places, there is something unique that you discover. For me, one of those...
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Brihadeeswarar Temple – The Big Temple with no shadow in Thanjavur (Tanjore)
Have you heard of the Living Chola Temples? Temples that have no shadows? Or have been built with material that was not native to the place? Or have dozens of underground secret passages? Well, these...
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Unusual Ooty Sightseeing with Todas, Kotas & Badaga Tribes
Ooty or Ootacamund is considered as the capital of the Blue Mountains (Nilgiris). This hillstation has been a weekend getaway and a honeymooner’s paradise for centuries. Owing to its popularity, I...
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Summer Chillers at GReat Trails by GRT Hotels
With the rising mercury in the cities, it is not surprising to see families setting off for their favorite hill stations across the country. Down south in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal remains a favorite and...
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Thanjavur Palace – A rare Maratha Palace in South India
What are the names that come to your mind when I say places to visit in Thanjavur? Is it is just the Thanjavur Temple? Well, that is the first and the most important Tanjore attraction but the 2nd one...
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Exploring the abandoned mansions of Chettinad
They enticed me from the first time I heard of them. Tales of their exquisite exteriors and intricate interiors beseeched me to see these abodes for myself. Plans were made but kept falling through....
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Dwarfed by the monumental Thirumalai Nayakar Palace in Madurai
“I stood there like a Liliput while the Giants hovered over me. There was nothing scary about them. In fact, they were just beautiful.” These giants that I am talking about exist. They are tall and...
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Inside Kanadukathan Palace – The Maharaja’s Palace in Chettinad
Enthralled by my last post on the mansions of Chettinad? Well – it is now time to get blown by the exquisite Kanadukathan Palace of Chettinad. This one is a blog exclusive for it is not every day that...
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The Terracotta Horse Temple – The Ayyanar Temple of Chettinad
Ever heard of a Terracotta Horse Temple? Maybe you know them as the Ayyanar Temples? No? Well, I hadn’t either till I stumbled upon one near Karaikudi. After visiting this one (the local name being...
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The Aesthetic Amalgamation of Athangudi Palace in Karaikudi
The wealthy zamindar pointed his fingers towards the hero saying – “You, a mere farmer – cannot marry my beautiful daughter. His suitor – Sir James, can provide 10 times more comfort than your simple...
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A dose of Chettinad culture & architecture through the Karaikudi Temples
You have experienced the colorful Chettinad culture through the various mansions of Karaikudi. How about, a quick trip to the various Karaikudi temples while in the region. Trust me when I say that...
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The Antique Market in Karaikudi: Where Treasures seek a new home!
I have always said this – “If you want to understand the local culture of a place, you must visit the local markets”. I absolutely insist on this for Karaikudi and the Chettinad region. In fact, let me...
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