Matheran is the smallest hill station in the Raigad district in the state of Maharashtra in India. It was founded by an Englishman Hugh Mallet, the then collector of Thane in 1850. It is 2,625 ft above sea-level. It is also Asia’s only pedestrian hill station. It is declared as an eco-sensitive region by the […]
Irresistible Istanbul
September 19, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Istanbul, the only city in the world that is spread over two continents, is located on the northern west of Turkey. It has a mild climate. The city became the fifth-most popular tourist destination after approximately 11.6 million tourists arrived in Istanbul in 2012. The biggest attraction is the historic centre that is partially listed […]
Gorgeous Goa
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Amazing Auckland
September 18, 2025 by Leave a Comment
The most populous and largest urban area in New Zealand, Auckland metropolitan area is situated in the North Island of New Zealand. The largest Polynesian population of any city in the world is in Auckland. In Maori, Auckland is called Tamaki Makaurau. Sky Tower Offering amazing views, the Sky Tower is the tallest man-made structure […]
Pench National Park
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Description Pench National Park is also known as Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru National Park. It derived its name from the ‘Pench River’ as it is situated along the river. There is an old fort Ghuhhugarh of the Vakataka Period. The park is situated in Seoni and Chindwara districts of Madhya Pradesh. River Pench flows from North […]
Melghat Tiger Reserve
September 17, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Description Melghat is among the first nine Tiger Reserves. It is situated in the Amravati district of Maharashtra State in India. It is near the border of Madhya Pradesh. Melghat is 25 km from Chikaldara a hill resort in the Satpura Range. It took birth in 1964 but was declared as a tiger reserve in […]
Tadoba National Park and Tiger Project
September 16, 2025 by Leave a Comment
Description Tadoba National Park came into being in the year 1955 under the Wildlife Protection Act. It is the oldest and the largest in Maharashtra. From the year 1986 it is known as the Tadoba Andhari Tiger Reserve. The area is about 625 km. Almost 100 tigers roam the different parts of the Tadoba forest […]
Shimla - In the lap of the Himalayas
September 13, 2026 by Leave a Comment
Shimla is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is located in northern India. Shimla lies between 2100 mts to 2300 mts. Besides Hindi other languages like English, Punjabi and Pahari are also spoken there. The people of Shimla are informally called Shimlaites. With a largely cosmopolitan crowd Shimla celebrates a […]
Places to visit in and around Bhandardara
September 10, 2026 by Leave a Comment
This scenic getaway place is located among the Sahyadri Hills. It is about 185 kms from Mumbai. It’s a beautiful holiday resort. You are amidst roaring waterfalls, a green blanket and sky-high mountains. When the rains come down, the clouds too descend and envelope the earth below. When it’s clear you see the lush green […]
Kaas Plateau - Valley of Flowers
September 10, 2026 by 1 Comment