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A Guide to Ancient India: Exploring Hampi

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  As a World Heritage Site in Karnataka’s India the visitor finds Hampi valuable because its historical buildings display spiritual depth plus magnificent architecture. The Vijayanagara Empire ruled from their political center in medieval India until they made this site their main administrative headquarters. Hampi stands near today’s city as an active display of past royal power through its surviving temples and royal palace compounds alongside natural beauty. History of Hampi: A Glimpse into the Past Between 1300 and 1500 CE the Vijayanagara Empire selected Hampi as its official seat of power. The city earned recognition for its luxurious lifestyle, advanced bureaucracy, strong community vibrancy and thriving trade operations. During the peak period of its development Hampi became one of earth’s largest urban communities while establishing global recognition through its artistic masterpieces and impressive buildings. At its height the Vijayanagara Empire lost the Battle of Taliko...

Best of Karnataka: Exploring Madikeri, Coorg

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  Coorg’s royal city Madikeri appears ideal in tourism photographs.  A deeper Madikeri exists behind the popular Abbey Falls and Raja’s Seat when you pay attention to its quiet voice. You will find an exclusive Madikeri that leads you through untouched roads while letting you taste unusual food and enjoy personal moments. If you discover value in exploring overlooked paths I invite you to join me as we visit the local favorite Madikeri that tourists miss. 1. Mandalpatti: Where the Clouds Hug You Back You can stand high up on a hilltop as the wind ruffles your hair watching clouds spread below you. When you visit Mandalpatti you experience more than just scenery. Taking the jeep path through thick woodlands feels like a real adventure through an Indiana Jones film as you join the offbeat trail. The moment you reach the summit everything goes quiet while you take in an unbeatable nature scene. You experience a magnificent sense of humility at this location. Pro Tip:  Visit ...

Kerala’s Travel Hidden Gems: Rediscovering Wayanad

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  Wayanad is more than a postcard perfect destination as it also holds many hidden secrets. Wayanad is a place where in its misty valleys and eternal forests you can explore several magical sites as they entail ancient trails through eternal stories that surround every exceptional corner creating magic for every traveller’s imagination. In  Wayanad , the unspoiled sanctuaries cleanse and weasel their way through places where dancing waterfalls perform in secretive glens, traditional villages continue with ancient customs, glamorous outdoor adventures around every bend as you walk in the unknown. Risky trekking experiences are the only way Travelers on who searched for the extraordinary will uncover it. Kuruvadweep’s Hidden Streams Most visitors choose to go to the main sites at Kuruvadweep, but deep inside the forest is the area with many little hidden streams, not known to people. Waterways camouflaged within bamboo thickets and rare orchid plantations are a great place for w...