Travel Stories- by Shweta

Are you a history lover, nature lover or want to feel and enjoy slow-paced village life staying away from hustle and bustle of city life? If yes, then Hampi is for you 👍 Hampi , a UNESCO World Heritage site is about 350 km north of Bangalore (Karnataka), the state capital. It is a marvellous gem of South India. From a History perspective, Hampi has 2 histories: 1. Ruins, monuments, temples which are one side (Where Virupaksha temple is) of the Tungabhadra river has history mainly related to Vijaynagara empire, Hampi used to be capital of 13th century Vijayanagara empire. 2. Temples, hills, caves which are other sides of the river has a history related to Hindu Mythology (Ramayana). Sabri cave, Hanuman birthplace, Bali cave, Pampa Sarovar are there only. Attractions & short Itinerary (2 Days): Day 1:  8:00 Am to 8:00 Pm (Hampi sightseeing) Virupaksha Temple, Kadale Kalu Ganesha (Hemkunta sunset viewpoint), Sasive Kalu Ganesha, Krishna Temple, Laxmi Narasimha, BadaviLinga,...

Mysore Palace at Night Mysore (Karnataka, India) is a really beautiful, colorful and happening city. I liked the city so much  that   I visited it twice in a month 🤩.  The main attraction in Mysore is Mysore Palace . Mysore Palace , a historical Palace and Royal Residence used to be the official residence of the Wadiyar Dynasty. Mysore is called the City of Palace. Mysore has 7 more palaces, including this one. Prime attraction at Mysore Palace is " Sound and Light  show " which is held in the evenings . Palace is illuminated with lights every day.  You have to make yourself available from 7 PM to 8 PM to avoid missing Sound and Light show. Mysore Palace One must visit Mysore once during Dasara (Dussehra) Festival and, streets of the city look so beautiful at  night when illuminated with lights. During Dasara festival, in Palace approx 100,000 light bulbs are lighted in the evening and various cultural programs are organised in front of the Palace. ...

  Varkala is famous for its beautiful beaches and cliff view, also it is called mini Goa. Cafes, cuisines, and souvenir shops at Varkala cliff and of course nightlife. Varkala is a small town and some part situated on a cliff.  Beach view from the cliff is a kind of different experience. Varkala is the only town in Kerala where cliffs are adjacent to the Arabian Sea . Trivandrum    (45 km from Varkala) is famous for its big temple  Sree Padmnabhaswamy Temple  which is one of the richest temples in India. There are many beautiful attractions in and around Trivandrum like Napier Museum, scenic  Kovalam beach a nd Poovar island where backwater and mangrove forest can be seen. So if you want to take a break from your super busy life then these are  definitely  good places to unwind. Day 1-    You can explore the below places in  Varkala . Destinations :   Anjengo fort, lighthouse, Kappil lake & Kappil Beach, Varkala Beach,...