Sushhmita Bhattacharrya

The Jayakwadi Dam also popularly known as the Paithan Dam is a significant dam built on the sacred Godavari River in the Aurangabad district of Maharashtra, India. It is one of the largest dams in Asia, one that helps provide the drought-stricken Marathwada region with water for irrigation. The dam also plays a role in

If you are planning a visit to Aurangabad, then you must visit the Kailash Temple, Ellora. It is a magnificent architectural marvel, one that baffles modern-day engineers and architects. What makes this Kailash Temple special is the fact that it is one gigantic monolithic structure carved out of a single rock. Imagine our ancestors having

Assam, located in northeastern India, is a beautiful state known for its lush green landscapes, rich culture, and tea gardens. If you are planning to visit Assam as the starting point of your Northeast tour or just as a standalone destination, read on to know about the best Assam Tourist places. I have curated the

For anyone living in Mumbai, Matheran is a go-to destination whenever you need some respite from city life. This is one quaint hill station that is flooded with city dwellers every weekend. Whether you are on a planned trip or an impromptu one, you can get the best experience only if you stay in one

Batasia Loop is an engineering marvel and a haven of natural beauty nestled amidst the serene hills of Darjeeling. This iconic railway loop, a part of the historic Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, affectionately called the “Toy Train,” is a testament to human ingenuity amidst the natural beauty of Darjeeling. The Batasia Loop is a famous tourist

Pirwadi Beach in Uran, together with Mankeshwar Beach and Nagar Beach, form the triad of beaches located at a distance of 50km from Vashi, the only set of beaches in the Navi Mumbai region. This beach is an ideal spot for a day picnic – far enough for a long drive (takes about 1.5 hours

The Sasan Gir Safari is an unforgettable experience. Located in the Junagadh district of Gujarat, about 70 km northeast of Somnath Jyotirlinga Temple, this is the only place where Asiatic lions, who once roamed from Southwest Asia to the Middle East, are found in their natural habitat. The sanctuary was established in 1965 to protect

Somnath Temple is located in the Gir Somnath district of Gujarat, in the Prabhas Patan area. It is considered the oldest of the 12 Jyotirlingas in the world. The temple is located strategically on the coast of the Arabian Sea. The Somnath Temple has held a special place in the history of South Asia and

Kausani is a peaceful hill station with plenty to offer in terms of peace and amusement. A personage no less than Mahatma Gandhi spirited away to the healing embrace of Kausani after the rigors of imprisonment, showering praises on the views from this paradise in the Kumaon Hills. He had given this quaint hill station