October, 2016
The Ruins of Hampi
Posted 27 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Photo by Apadegal Once the centre of the Vijayanagara Empire, the ruins of Hampi are captivating. The miles of remains deserve days of exploration, and are an essential stop during any trip to Southern India. The area is walkable, but in the summer sun it’s best to explore on bike […]
The Oldest British Building in India
Posted 19 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Photo by Plane Mad The oldest British building in India is St Mary’s Church, found in Chennai’s Fort St George. While India has many glorious temples and shrines going back millennia, the British also left their mark on the country. In Chennai’s Fort St George, the central area of what […]
Nagarhole National Park
Posted 14 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Photo by Yathin S Krishnappa What can you expect to see at Karnataka’s Nagarhole National Park? It would be a waste to go to Southern India without seeing any animals, and there’s not many better places for that than Nagarhole National Park. Also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, you can find […]
Why You Should Visit the Western Ghats
Posted 11 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Here’s why you should visit the Western Ghats. Sometimes India’s cities can be a little too fast-paced, a little too busy, and often a little too hot. When you need to take a break from the crowds, there’s no better way than to visit the Western Ghats. The mountain range […]
Books to Read Before Visiting Kerala
Posted 9 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Books to read before visiting Kerala, India’s Southern paradise on the Arabian Sea Photo by Mehul Antani If you dream of travelling to India, there are few better ways than indulging in the literature of the region. While travel guides are useful when preparing for a trip, fiction can […]
The Former Danish Colony of Tranquebar, Tamil Nadu
Posted 3 October 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
India’s history of colonialism is no secret, but the former Danish colony of Tranquebar, owned by the Scandinavians for over 200 years, is often forgotten. Photo by Sumanskumar745 Small, often ignored, but actually lovely, it is fitting that Tranquebar was run by the Danish for over 200 years. One […]