The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Istanbul, Turkey)

The Sultan Ahmed Mosque (Istanbul, Turkey)

Postcard from South Africa

India as Tourist Destination

India recognized as “oldest living civilization of Earth” is known for its cultural diversity, rich heritage and age old traditions. Traveling through India you can feel its vibrant culture with the most diverse mix of races spread all over the Indian sub-continent. Hugely influenced by the dynasties that ruled, it reflects the impressive past of the country which can be seen in its unique art forms, royal forts, heritage sites, pilgrim’s centers, breathtaking monuments.

Due to its geographical diversity India can cater to all kinds of travelers with different needs :

For Nature Lovers :

Kerala and Himachal Pradesh are perfect for people wanting to get lost in the beauty of nature. Kerala dubbed as ‘Gods own country’ is set amidst dense greenery and 44 rivers while Himachal Pradesh is a perfect blend of snow clad mountains, greenery, serene lakes and rivers.

For Spiritual Souls :

Uttar Pradesh is situated in northern part of India with its wealth of monuments n spiritual fervor. Home to one of seven wonders of world Taj Mahal and Hinduisms holiest city Varanasi and the confluence of holy Ganga and Yamuna and Char Dhams. Orissa is also a preferred destination for people for ancient and medieval architecture, classical and ethnic dance forms and variety of festivals.

For History Buffs and Architectural Marvels :

Rajasthan is most attractive tourist destinations of India. It’s most vibrant state of India known for its festivals, forts and palaces, desert safaris, royal architecture, rich history and rarest of wild life. Karnataka is also known for its monuments and world heritage sites. Madhya Pradesh has been home to innumerable monuments, exquisitely carved temples, forts and stupas.

For Party Animals and Beach Lovers :

Goa is most famous tourist destinations in India. Popular for its beaches, surfing, water sports, Portuguese churches and its laid back attitude. Goa is lively throughout the year.

India is the destination for all the seasons. Discover India, discover a part of you.

Murudeshwara Statue of Lord Shiva

Murudeshwara is a town in the Bhatkal Taluk of Uttara Kannada district in the state of Karnataka, India. "Murudeshwara" is another name of the Hindu god Shiva. Famous for the world's second-tallest Shiva statue, Murudeshwara beach town lies on the coast of the Arabian Sea and is also famous for the Murudeshwara Temple.

Statue of Lord Shiva :

(1)  A huge towering statue of Lord Shiva, visible from great distances, is present in the temple complex. It is the second tallest statue of Lord Shiva in the world. (The tallest is in Nepal, was made by Kamal Jain, and is called Kailashnath Mahadev.)

(2)  The statue is 123 feet (37 m) in height and took about two years to build. The statue was built by Shivamogga's Kashinath and several other sculptors, financed by businessman and philanthropist R. N. Shetty, at a cost of approximately Rupee 50 million. The idol is designed such that it gets the sunlight directly and thus appears sparkling.

(3)  Originally, the statue had four arms and was adorned in gold paint. However, large wind gusts blew the arm off (the one that held a small drum), and rain dissolved the paint.

The New World Trade Center

The Banaue Rice Terraces, Philippines

The Banaue Rice Terraces (Tagalog: Hagdan-hagdang Palayan ng Banawe) are 2000-year old terraces that were carved into the mountains of Ifugao in the Philippines by ancestors of the indigenous people. The Rice Terraces are commonly referred to by Filipinos as the “Eighth Wonder of the World”. It is commonly thought that the terraces were built with minimal equipment, largely by hand. The terraces are located approximately 1500 meters (5000 ft) above sea level and cover 10,360 square kilometers (about 4000 square miles) of mountainside. They are fed by an ancient irrigation system from the rainforests above the terraces. It is said that if the steps are put end to end it would encircle half the globe.

Pagudpud Beach, Philippines

If you are looking for a place that can be like Hawaii, Pagudpud is the place to visit. The strong winds and waves can be compared to that of Hawaii which makes this place often visited by surfers. Pagudpud also has long continuous white sands and inviting beach waters for people looking to just swim. Compared to Boracay, this place is more secluded.

Night View of Las Vegas

Night View of Las Vegas

Hot Air Balloon Ride over Orlando, Florida

Portraits from Pakistan

Portraits from Pakistan (part2)

Colors of Bhutan (part2)

Postcard from Yemen

LO MANTHANG - MUSTANG - NEPAL

Manali and places around Manali

MUSTANG -NEPAL (Jomsom-LoManthang)

Royal Baths Park ~ Warsaw

Postcard from Mont St Michel (France)

Postcard from Mont St Michel 2011

Beauty of Myanmar - Burma

Portraits from Afghanistan (2)

seville cathedral - Sevilla, Spain

Seville ~ Spain

Venice ~ Italy

Kashmir ~ India