The capital of the Early Chalukyas, Badami (also known as Vatapi) situated in North Karnataka, is picturesquely situated at the mouth of a ravine between two rocky hills. Rock-cut cave temples, gateways, forts, inscriptions, sculptures that seem to come alive under your eyes. Badami has to be seen to be believed.

Saputara-A perfect hill station in Gujarat in the Dang District

Saputara is located in the Dangs district in Gujarat. The land of the fascinating forests and the fantastic mountains. Romance spills unlimited from every tree that inhabits this blessed land, from every stream that flows across its many valleys. It is said that mighty British, in all their glory and military might be able to never subjugate the natives of this place, the spirits of its mountains. Civilisation, a force much greater than the British, has not made many inroads either, preserving this land in its pristine, unpolluted glory, where smogs are unknown and the people are simple. At night the stars reach down to the mountains and become one in an eternal dance of creation.

Varkala-A famous beach in Kerala

This is another good beach 50 Km from Trivandrum in Kerala. The Papanasan beach here is not as crowded as the one in Kovalam. The Janarathama temple here is believed to be over 2000 years old. Red laterite cliffs that border the beach jut dramatically into the sea. The sweet mineral springs that gush out from these cliffs is famed for their medicinal properties.

Char Dham-The Sacred Trail

Up in the misty heights of the majestic Garhwal Himalayas that adorn the magnificent state of Uttar Pradesh, awaits a rejuvenating spiritual experience for the devout. Nestling in the lofty peaks are the four most holy pilgrimages of India-Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath, collectively referred to as the Char Dham (or four pilgrimage centres) of Hinduism.

Traditionally, the yatra (or journey) is done from the west to the east - starting from Yamunotri, then proceeding to Gangotri and finally to Kedarnath and Badrinath. Although Char Dham are highly accessible through network of motorable roads, arduous trails remain in the ancient sanctuaries of faith for a fulfilling experience.