Flights might be grounded, but our imaginations are not. Here are six ways to fulfil your wanderlust without leaving the house…
Source: The age of armchair travel: How to see the world from the safety of your own home
Digital Nomad Life: Month Fifty Seven; Katie; The World on My Necklace
Month Fifty Seven of Digital Nomad Life was Katie’s last month of travel for a…
Indian Railways CSMT station in Mumbai to be redeveloped to world-class standards! IRSDC prepares for project; Nikita Prasad; Financial Express
CSMT station serves as the headquarters of the Central Railway zone and is one of the busiest stations across the country. The CSMT station will be redeveloping without disturbing its heritage value.
18 stunning photos of flower fields in bloom around the world; Talia Lakritz; Business Insider
Every spring and summer, fields of flowers around the world burst into full bloom. Tulips, sunflowers, bluebonnets, and lupines brighten up landscapes with their delicate petals. Their seasons are fleeting, but the photos can be enjoyed year-round.
Source: 18 stunning photos of flower fields in bloom around the world
My Trip To Hampi; Gunjan Kapoor; Women’s Web
Hampi is a UNESCO World Heritage site, an enchanting temple town bounded by the intriguing historical ruins of Vijayanagar city in the state of Karnataka.
Source: My Trip To Hampi
11 of family test positive, Jaipur Walled City under total lockdown; Deep Mukherjee; Indian Express
“The man with travel history to Oman was under home-quarantine but he did not follow it. We will go door-to-door to check everyone for symptoms and to ramp up testing,” Additional Chief Secretary, Health, Rohit Kumar Singh told The Indian Express.
Source: 11 of family test positive, Jaipur Walled City under total lockdown
Kumbhalgarh: The Great Wall of India; Heritage Daily
Kumbhalgarh is a Mewar fortress and a UNESCO World Heritage Site in the Aravalli Hills, in the Rajsamand district in western India.
Source: Kumbhalgarh: The Great Wall of India – HeritageDaily – Archaeology News
Forts in India: You should visit THESE popular forts in India for once; Deblina Chatterjee; Pink Villa
8 Taj Mahal facts including the tragic reason why it was built in the first place; Daily Sun
The Taj Mahal is one of the world’s most famous landmarks. Located in Agra, northern India, the spectacular white marble dome and its picturesque gardens may resemble a huge palace, but they were actually built as a mausoleum in the 17th century by emperor Shah Jahan in memory of his wife. Nowadays…
Source: 8 Taj Mahal facts including the tragic reason why it was built in the first place
Italian photographer Roberto Conte captures Chandigarh’s modernist buildings; Cajsa Carlson; De Zeen
Photographer Roberto Conte has documented the concrete structures and geometric designs of the Le Corbusier-designed Indian city.
Source: Italian photographer Roberto Conte captures Chandigarh’s modernist buildings
Wild Treasures: Reflections on Natural World Heritage Sites in Asia; Aathira Perinchery; Mongabay
Wild Treasures is an anthology of some of Asia’ most wondrous natural UNESCO World Heritage sites. Aathira Perinchery reviews the book.
Source: Wild Treasures: Reflections on Natural World Heritage Sites in Asia
24 Must See Things At Konark Sun Temple In Odisha; Anuradha Goyal; Inditales
Konark Sun Temple in Odisha, dedicated to Sun, mesmerizes you with jewelers precision in its sculptures and with the scale at the same time.
Source: 24 Must See Things At Konark Sun Temple In Odisha | Inditales
How coronavirus will affect heritage tourism in India; Ruchika Uniyal & Anuja Jaiswal; Times of India
India has now shut all monuments under Archaeological Survey of India — including Taj Mahal and Red Fort — to public until the end of March. TOI looks…
Source: How coronavirus will affect heritage tourism in India – Times of India
India closes the iconic Taj Mahal over coronavirus fears; Khaama Press
Spectacular grandeur in granite; Renuka Krishnaraja; Deccan Herald
Mahabalipuram is eminently a culture enthusiast’s treasure trove and a beach lover’s paradise. For a cheerful holidaymaker, this hamlet, nestled in Kanchipuram district of Tamil Nadu on the…
Source: Spectacular grandeur in granite
Tourist sites in Hampi, Kodagu closed for public; Golden Chariot train not running for now; Times of India
According to the news reports, tourist attractions in Kodagu aka Coorg will also remain shut for a week. S.S. Nakul, Ballari Deputy Commissioner, has issued an order for the closure of heritage sites in Hampi under Section 144(3) of the Code of Criminal Procedure.
Source: Tourist sites in Hampi, Kodagu closed for public; Golden Chariot train not running for now
My Visit To Hampi; Kalyanasundari Ravichandran; Women’s Web
Reading the entire history of the place helps us to appreciate the places more.
Source: My Visit To Hampi
Ballari DC orders closure of Hampi for a week; The Hindu
Entry of all tourists barred between 6 a.m. of March 15 and 6 a.m. of March 22…
A walk through one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: Delhi’s Sunder Nursery; Sonal Gera; WioNews
To step into the historic Sunder Nursery in Delhi at this time of the year is to be greeted by the summer breeze, sounds of birds — especially peacocks, and a lot of greenery. It took the Delhites a decade to have a detailed know of this legendary park situated at the heart of city; but it was worth the wait.
Source: A walk through one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites: Delhi’s Sunder Nursery
Buddhism: A Look Into the Beliefs, Practices & History; Dallen; The Bali Times
Buddhism is an exercise in spiritual development. The ultimate aim is achieving enlightenment through the practices of meditation and mindful living. Practitioners also strive to develop qualities such as compassion, wisdom, and awareness.
Source: Buddhism: A Look Into the Beliefs, Practices & History – The Bali Times
