The sun is shining in all its glory which means it is time to escape to cooler climes and chill as you escape the heat. The weatherman has predicted a rough summer this year and if you are looking to beat the heat, we list some handpicked locations that are off the beaten track to… Read More Cool Summer Destinations
The Habitats Trust Grantee 2021 – Strategic Partnership Grant for Rs. 35 lakhs was won by the Nature Conservation Foundation (NCF) for their work with mitigating human elephant conflict in Tamil Nadu’s Valparai. The Habitats Trust Grants recognises and supports conservation organisations and individuals, who work to conserve India’s natural habitats and native species of flora… Read More Human-Elephant Conflict
As India sees an exodus of refugees from its neighbours, there is an urgent need to look at establishing a law that governs refugees in the country. With no established laws, the refugee crisis is something that needs urgent attention. India still handles illegal migrants under The Foreigners Act of 1946 in the absence of… Read More Refugee Laws – The Need of the Hour?
The romance of rains is like no other. And India with its tropical climate has several destinations that can help you make the most of your tryst with the monsoon. As the sun makes way for clouds it is that time of the year once again when the monsoon comes calling. And India is slowly… Read More Best Places to Experience Monsoons in India
The least known town in the Nilgiris, Kotagiri has an old world charm that will leave you feeling nostalgic. As I was driving to Kotagiri, the Nilgiri Biosphere threw up an unexpected challenge of dense fog. While I was mentally prepared to navigate the ghat road that snakes up the Blue Mountains, the drop in… Read More Notes from Kotagiri
Did you know that the world’s second largest mangrove forest is in Pichavaram Mangrove Forest near Chidambaram? Well, this is a fact that is largely unknown but the beauty of the Pichavaram mangrove forest located between the Vellar estuary in the north and Coleroon estuary in the south is a delight for all nature lovers.… Read More The Mangroves of Pichavaram
The land of temples at the southernmost tip of Rameshwaram has many things beyond its obvious spiritual connect. Visit a sea shell mart Local arts and handicrafts Buy Silks Khadi Fabrics This story appeared on Happytrips.com here and the content can be read from the same link.
The coastal part of Tamil Nadu has several relatively unexplored places that speak volumes for its rich cultural heritage and history. A trip off the beaten path these places still have an old world charm that is hard to beat. An amalgamation of art, craft, tradition and contemporary, each of these destinations make for a… Read More Coromandel Calling
Tamil Nadu is known for rich cultural and traditional history and one of the best ways to see this for yourself is to explore its beautiful temples. With natural vistas that are stunningly beautiful, temples that date back several centuries and historical monuments, these places have a charm like no other. Chidambarm A temple town… Read More Spiritual Sojourn in Tamil Nadu
Heritage Calling If you are a lover of all things related to heritage and culture, then a visit to Svatma – Thanjavur’s (or Tanjore’s) first luxury heritage property is a must. Literally meaning ‘Ones’ Own Soul’, this is the city’s first every luxury property that promises to take you on a journey of discovering arts,… Read More Svatma – review of a heritage stay