Being home to the Himalayan Mountains, a great number of scenic destinations in India experience snowfall. In addition to making the spot look like a winter wonderland, these snow-covered slopes also offer many exciting adventure activities. From sk
Whenever I’m away from home, I often take a view from our hotel room, for social media. At Agra, I opened the curtains to behold … the golden arches of McDonalds.
Not that I really have anything against McD’s; I sometimes eat there, but it’s certa
The "land of kings" is also famous for the magnificent hill forts that you simply cannot afford to miss out when you take any Rajasthan travel packages. The hill forts of this most iconic of Indian states stand witness to the rulers of various clan
The entire idea of experiencing a folk festival is to see into the local culture and understand the tradition that the communities hold onto for generations. What is it that makes these festivals so unique? How do they manage to retain their age-old
Especially known for its Tanjore school of painting, Thanjavur is an important center of South Indian religion, art, and architecture. Sited on the banks of the River Cauvery, Thanjavur is famous for its Brihadeeswar Temple built by Rajaraja Chola i
Popularly known as 'Queen of Hills', Shimla is one of the charming hill station and the capital city of Himachal Pradesh state. Surrounded by pine, oak and deodar forests, Shimla is one among the most visited hill stations in India. Amidst the loft
If you head south from Goa, in northern Karnataka state you will land in the coastal city of Karwar. Snugly settled between the Sahyadri Mountains in the east and the expansive Arabian Sea on the west, its harbor on the south and the Kali River (Kal
Bikaner was a princely state in the pre-Independence India and was one of the largest states under the Rajputana Agency. It was founded in 1465 by Rao Bikaji, the descendant of Rao Jodhaji, who was the founder of Jodhpur. After Independence, the st
Surrounded by beautiful snow-capped mountains at an elevation of 1,970 meters,Dalhousie is one of the most popular destinations of India's bucolic western Himalayan stateHimachal Pradesh. Spread over the five hills (Katalagh, Potreyn, Bakrota, Ter
Culturally and naturally rich, the northwestern Indian state Rajasthan is a fantastic choice all year round, with notable destinations including Jaipur, Udaipur, Jodhpur, and Bikaner. But two periods in particular are particularly good bets.
The rains have settled, and the weather is just perfect for visitors especially in September. That’s why this is the month so popular for travellers who don’t want to get stuck during the busy wedding-Christmas season of November and December. Septe
As one of the largest beaches in north Goa with unbroken coastline, Calangute has always been able to catch the fancy of millions of travelers who have visited Goa over the past few decades. As a matter of fact, the beach has always found special po
Mysore, erstwhile capital of the Mysore maharajas, is the cultural capital and second biggest city of India's Karnataka state.Mysoreis one of the top places to experience Karnataka tourism and also one of the famous tourist destinations in all of
The country’s largest and most popular inland salt lake is Sambhar Salt Lake. Located in the Thar Desert, this natural beauty is definitely a sight of marvel in a desolate and barren sandy expanse. The lake is bowl-shaped and is on the southwest s
Delhi, the national capital and Mumbai, the financial capital of India constitute of their own distinguished culture, lifestyle and tribe. The cities are similar in some respects, yet differ entirely in some others. If you’re a Mumbaikar, you’re ent
Who says you have to travel far and wide, all the way to the Swiss Alps to enjoy the scenic hills and valleys and lush greenery? Because, we have it all here, in one corner of the scenic Chamba Valley of Himachal. A small grassland with velvety slo
Dehradun is one among the many places in India where the British left an impression with their distinctive architectural sites and institutions. The scenic city nestled impressively in the mountain ranges of the Himalayas may be best known for the
This enormous country boasts many historic cities, including Lucknow, Amritsar, Jaipur, and of course capital New Delhi. But Ahmedabad (pop. 5.6 million) in the western Indian state of Gujarat is a standout for any history buff, with its renowned Is
Jaipur, dubbed the Pink City, is the capital of Rajasthan state, and it's the cultural capital of India. Along with Delhi and Agra,Jaipur also is a key pillar of the "Golden Triangle" of India tourism, and serves as a gateway to other tourist dest