Karnataka: A Treasure in Southern India
13, February, 2017Everyone has heard of Bangalore, India’s IT hub, but few realise it is part of one of the most culturally rich and geographically diverse states in India: Karnataka. Stretching from the beaches of the Konkan Coast on the Arabian Sea to the hill stations of the Western Ghats and
continue readingInterview with leader of Spiritual Tour in India
21, November, 2016We recently interviewed Canon Tony Fensome, a retired Anglican Priest, who has led a number of pilgrimages and tours across India, the Holy land, Turkey, Egypt, East Africa, and also Sri Lanka. Tony recently led our group tour called ‘In the Footsteps of St. Thomas’. We asked
continue readingThe UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of India
27, October, 2016Since 2008, UNESCO has been curating a list of cultural heritage practices from around the world that are intangible in nature and is also conceptualizing measures to preserve and pass on these rich heritages. Till now there are 364 cultural practices world wide that made to the
continue readingAoling Festival – Celebrations of the Konyak Head Hunters
22, August, 2016Tucked deep inside the forested hills of Mon in eastern Nagaland (Northeast India), lives a tribe known as Konyak Nagas. Famed in the past as a deadly head-hunting tribe of Nagaland, the Konyaks today live a peaceful life practicing terraced agriculture, drinking home brewed rice
continue readingManganiyars – The Virtuoso Musicians of Rajasthan
21, July, 2016Famous for their classical folk music, the Manganiyars find a special mention and inordinate respect in the folk music circuit of India. Manganiyar is a hereditary community living in the obscure villages between India and Pakistan. In the Sindh province of Pakis
continue readingHemis Festival Ladakh Photo Essay
30, June, 2016The Hemis Festival is a spectacular two-day event celebrated on the courtyard of the Hemis Monastery, situated 25 miles southeast of the town of Leh in Ladakh. It is the biggest and oldest monastery in the region (built in the 11th century). Every year, culture curious travelers
continue readingSix Must Visit Monsoon destinations in India
16, June, 2016Are you in love with the rains? Visiting Monsoon destinations in India is an experience of a lifetime. Monsoon in India typically starts from July till September when forests and mountains get greener, lakes and waterfalls become heavenly and living creatures get respite from the
continue readingHow Safe Is Traveling In Kashmir to Tourists – The Actual Reality
01, June, 2016There might be few doubts and repercussions in your mind, when it comes to traveling in Kashmir as it is prone to civil unrest and violence. Well, all we have got to say is Kashmir knows how to treat their guests. Alike all of India – Kashmir also believes in “Atithi Devo Bha
continue readingTraveling to India from USA? You need to know all this.
19, May, 2016India is a land of diversity and mythical fables, beyond the realm of fabrication. For centuries she has lured millions of travelers that have been caught off guard by her alluring beauty, and have returned to their lands with wondrous memories. Hold on though. You just can’t p
continue readingInterview with Pat Farmer – Spirit of India Run
04, May, 2016We recently interviewed ultra marathon runner Mr. Patrick Francis Daniel aka Pat Farmer for successfully completing his Spirit of India run. Those who do not know him, Pat is a multiple world record holder for endurance running who undertook his dream run across India to raise mo
continue readingThe Best Five India Travel Videos
14, April, 2016How about watching a few travel inspiration videos before you start your India travel this year? I understand how difficult it is for a traveler to sit tightly on a couch and daydream about the destination when already bitten by the travel bug. Do not worry! Today I have brough
continue readingKolkata: A Timeless City
29, March, 2016For an avid traveller, nothing gives more satisfaction than visiting places which are more interesting than the norm and do not make in your list of the most favourite destinations. Kolkata is one such city of India, which is full of contradictions and deserves to be explored. Ko
continue readingWhy You Must Visit Shimla in June
18, March, 2016Flanked by forested hillsides from all directions, it would be apt to say that Shimla is the official summer holiday destination of India. It is the capital city of the Indian state of Himachal Pradesh, located in northern India. Shimla was declared as the summer capital of Briti
continue readingTop Places to Visit in Ladakh
10, March, 2016Located at a height of more than 3,000 meters above the sea level, Ladakh is colloquially referred as, ‘a land of high passes’ in Tibetan language and it is a part of the Jammu and Kashmir state of India. The largest town in Ladakh is Leh. Ladakh as a destination can be depic
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