A Himalayan hill station that has abundant places of tourist interest. Dehradun or Dera Doon is the largest city of the state of Uttarakhand. It is one of India’s most popular hill stations. It is located in the Doon valley at the foothills of Himalayas at an altitude of 2100 ft. The specialty of...

Kerala’s growth as a tourist destination is an inspiration for the whole of India. By earnest efforts of the state government, Kerala has achieved a unique position in the minds of travel aspirants. The word Kerala resonates with its lush green plantations, diverse wildlife, gleaming waterfalls...

None other than the famous Idukki! Idukki is quite a vibrant district. It is rich in biodiversity and natural resources. It is famous for its wildlife sanctuaries, forests, tea and rubber plantations. It is in this district the famous Munnar, Thekkady and Vagamon are situated. The abundance of...

Do you know of an Indian hill station that resembles a European hill station? For a clue, it is located in the state of Uttarakhand in north India… Yes, you guessed it right, Nainital! Uttarakhand is known for its places of spiritual interest and Nainital is one such place too. According to...

Uttarakhand is a state of great spiritual importance in India. Haridwar and Rishikesh are situated here. This Indian state is famous for another reason. It is the number of hill stations it hosts. According to popular online resources, there are 12 hill stations in Uttarakhand. They include the...

Did you know a war was fought over Coorg? Coorg is a pleasant hill station situated in the Kodagu district of Karnataka in India. It is situated at an altitude of 1150 m. While most hill stations are popular for tea plantations, Coorg’s unique climate supports Coffee plantations. Coorg’s...

South India is a home to popular hill stations. Several of these beautiful places are situated in the state of Kerala. In this blog we are going to look at a historic hill station that has evolved to be a famous tourist spot. It hosts the confluence of three rivers; Yes Munnar! Munnar’s history...

The New Stone Age era amalgamated ‘Wayal Nadu’ as Wayand meaning ‘Paddy Land’ is also popularly known as ‘The land of Spicy Hills’. It has diversified culture of Malabar, Western Tamil Nadu and Karnataka. Despite being occupied majorly by tribal communities, a reason to be referred to...

Kerala is a land of many opportunities. This Indian state has gained popularity as a tourist destination over the last two decades. The state governments efforts to promote indigenous arts and natural treatments like Ayurveda is an important reason for this popularity. Slowly yet steadily Kerala...

Buying property in an unknown territory can be a challenging task. This is most often true for Non-Resident Indians (NRIs)who wish to purchase a property in India. Though the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has eased norms with respect to buying property, the purchase process can still be daunting for...

When sellers wish to sell their property, they often post their property on the internet. But does that guarantee sale? It is not uncommon that despite choosing popular portals, properties remain unsold. It must be understood that despite the high visitor count and advertisement reach beyond...

Have you thought about the differences in apartments? As to how are they different in plains vs hill stations? If not, we have something to share with you The main difference lies in the very fact that, hill stations have a steeper terrain as compared to plains, that have a levelled terrain. This...

Have you wondered what is unique about agriculture in hill stations? As it is, the crops grown in hill stations are different from those normally cultivated in the plains. A closer look will reveal that the crops grown in hill stations are typically cash crops. For instance, tea, coffee and spices...

Have you wondered how hill stations are different from cities? A major difference lies in their economy. While the economy of cities is driven majorly by manufacturing and services, the economy of hill stations is driven by tourism. While offices and warehouses contribute to a chunk of commercial...

Are you in search of a property to buy? Are you constantly browsing different property portals? In this blog we are to look at two different property types that are depicted to be the same Wonder what they are? They are nothing but Independent houses and villas! Though property portals mostly club...