Go Heritage Run – Ooty: Hotel Recommendations
Taking a vacation in Ooty with friends or family? Here are a few recommended hotels, divided based on price ranges. Rates vary during tourist season and off season.
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A Ride into History: Ooty to Coonoor on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway
Many know Ooty as a holiday destination and a summer retreat. We are frequently questioned on the heritage aspect in Ooty. But did you know that Ooty is home to one of India’s 32 World Heritage Sites?
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A Picture Blog: Tripping on the Nilgiri Mountain Rail in Ooty
A lot of tourists come to Ooty every year. Most go for pleasure. But some go for a free heritage treat traveling on the Nilgiri Mountain Railway. Here’s an account by Ravi, one such enthusiast.
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Scroll Paintings of India – Cheriyal and Patua
Some believe Cheriyal scroll paintings were brought to India by the Mughals, some others say that they were indigenous. Whatever their origins, Cheriyal Paintings can perhaps be considered as the first story boards and graphic novels of India. Read about this vivid art and a comparison with as similar art from Bengal.
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Telangana’s Graceful Past: Perini Shivatandavam
Perini Shivatandam, nicknamed ‘Dance of Warriors’, this dance form comes from the Telangana region of India and, is approximately 800 years old. It was originally meant to act as a stimulus for the warriors before they marched onto the battlefield.
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Warangal Travel and Accommodation
Running with us in Warangal in March? This post has suggestions to help you plan travel and accommodation during your run vacation.
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The Jatara at Medaram That’s Second Only to Kumbh Mela
You may have heard about the Kumbha Mela. Now read about the Sammakka Saralamma Jatara, a biennial, four-day tribal festival celebrated in Medaram, a village in the Warangal district of Telangana. It attracts a tribal population of pilgrims only second in number to the grand Kumbh Mela.
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Warangal trip from Hyderabad
Warangal is an excellent weekend destination from Hyderabad. Just 140km away, it is just a short drive away. But beyond
Read moreHampi – On an artist’s canvas
Hampi is not just a photographer’s delight. Rather, this World Heritage Site enthrals many skilled artists. See this excellent work by Jayesh Sivan, an artist.
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Five Activities in Hampi No Guide Will Tell You About
If you know all the must-do things in Hampi, check this list of a few forgotten structures and fun activities that no guide or travel site will tell you about.
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