Dream Way Holidays - Tourist Destinations of India

Mamallapuram Mahabalipuram or Mamallapuram is an old port and historic city in the Kancheepuram district of Tamil Nadu most popular for the UNESCO World Heritage Site of 7 th and 8 th century Hindu Group of Monuments at Mamallapuram. During the rule of the Pallava dynasty, between the 3 rd century CE and 7 th century CE, it turned into a significant focus of art and architecture. The town was named after Pallava ruler Narasimhavarman I, who was called Mahamalla. Beside money related thriving, it transformed into the site of a social event of grand tourist spots. Many cut out of the living ston are dated to the seventh and eighth hundreds of years: rathas (chariots), mandapas , and the Shore Temple devoted to Shiva, Durga, Vishnu, Krishna and others. The contemporary town plan was developed by the British Raj in 1827. Mahabalipuram is one of the ancient cities in India. Present day, it is known for its great monuments, cave preserves and sculptures. A monument c...

Kanyakumari Kanyakumari or Kanniyakumari is also called as Cape Comorin that is a town in Tamil Nadu state. Kanyakumari is a popular tourist destination. It is famous for unique ocean sunrise and sunset, 133 feet Thiruvalluvar Statue and Vivekananda Rock Memorial as well as a pilgrimage center. It has a coastal line of 71.5 km on the three sides. The city is located 90 km south of Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of Kerala. There is a temple dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari (the virgin Goddess), after that the city is named. Kanyakumari has been a city since the Sangam time and has been mentioned to in old Tamil literature also. History According to Hindu religious, Parvati who was in the form of Kanya Devi, was to marry Shiv but she failed to show up on his wedding day. Rice and other grains remained uncooked and unused that was for wedding feast. The uncooked grains turned into stones slowly slowly. It is believed that today these small stones are on the shore that looks li...