Tag Archives: Top 10 Forts and Palaces to visit

Kohima, situated in the south at an altitude of 1444m above sea level, occupies pride of place as the capital city of Nagaland. Sharing its borders with Dimapur and Peren District in the West, Zunheboto and Phek District in the East, Manipur State  in the South and Tseminyu District in the North. One of the oldest among the eleven districts …

Kochi (also known as Cochin) is a city in southwest India’s coastal Kerala state. It has been a port since 1341, when a flood carved out its harbor and opened it to Arab, Chinese and European merchants. Sites reflecting those influences include Fort Kochi, a settlement with tiled colonial bungalows and diverse houses of worship. Cantilevered Chinese fishing nets, typical …

Hyderabad is the capital of southern India’s Telangana state. A major center for the technology industry, it’s home to many upscale restaurants and shops. Its historic sites include Golconda Fort, a former diamond-trading center that was once the Qutb Shahi dynastic capital. The Charminar, a 16th-century mosque whose 4 arches support towering minarets, is an old city landmark near the …

Name: Coimbatore – Manchester of South India Location: Coimbatore City, Tamil Nadu, India Climate: Summers: 40° C (Max), 25° C (Min) | Winters: 30° C (Max), 18° C (Min) Best Time to Visit: October to March Nearest Airport: Coimbatore Airport Railway Station: Coimbatore Junction and Podanur Junction Railway Station. Must Visits: Perur Patteeswarar Temple, Konniamman temple, Thandu Mariamman temple, Vazhai Thottathu Ayyan …

Kavaratti is the capital of the Union Territory of Lakshadweep in India. Kavaratti is a census town as well as the name of the atoll upon which the town stands. It is well known for its pristine white sand beaches and calm lagoons, which makes it a popular tourist destination. Name: Kavaratti Location: Lakshadweep, India Climate: Summers: 35° C (Max), …

Jodhpur is a city in the Thar Desert of the northwest Indian state of Rajasthan. Its 15th-century Mehrangarh Fort is a former palace that’s now a museum, displaying weapons, paintings and elaborate royal palanquins (sedan chairs). Set on on a rocky outcrop, the fort overlooks the walled city, where many buildings are painted the city’s iconic shade of blue. Name: …

Jamshedpur, aka Tatanagar is a city located in the state of Jharkhand, India. Sometimes even referred to as the Steel City of India, Jamshedpur is a major industrial hub of East India with industries like iron and steel, tinplate production, truck manufacturing, cement production, small and medium scale enterprises occupying the major chunk; and companies like Tata Steel, Tata Power, …

Jaisalmer, the “Golden City,” is located on the westernmost frontier of India in the state of Rajasthan. Close to the Pakistan border, the city is known for its proximity to the Thar Desert. A camel safari in the sand dunes of Jaisalmer is an unforgettable experience. The city is dominated by the Jaisalmer Fort, also known as Sonar Qila (Golden Fort). …

Jaipur is the largest city in Rajasthan and was built in the eighteenth century by Sawai Jai Singh as India’s first planned city. Jaipur is a major tourist attraction amongst Indian as well as international travellers. It belongs to the tourist Golden Triangle of Delhi, Jaipur and Agra. Name: Jaipur – The Pink City of India Location: Jaipur District, Rajasthan Climate: Summers: 45° C …

Indore is the largest city in the Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. It’s also the most densely populated city in central India. Indore is known as the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh. It’s also known as the “City of Cotton Mills”. Name: Indore – Street Food Capital of India Location: Indore District, Madhya Pradesh Climate: Summers: 42° C (Max), 30° …