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“You want your city clean and green, stick to Delhi. You want your city rich and impersonal, go to Bombay. You want them hi-tech and full of draught beer, Bangalore’s your place. But if you want a city with a soul, come to Calcutta.” – Vir Sanghvi, Journalist and TV personality This quote sums… Continue reading Interesting Places to Visit in Kolkata
Christmas in New York, Rio Carnival in Brazil, and the La Tomatina Festival in Spain summed up cannot beat the magnitude of the Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, India. Celebrated in September or October, Durga Puja spans 10 days filled with packed elaborate rituals. You will find a stunning display of creativity and art in the… Continue reading Durga Puja: An Experience Full of Colors and Traditions
At first sight, Varanasi looks like any other overgrown, chaotic, and congested Indian town. But standing on the steps of one of its many ghats (a series of steps leading to the river) overlooking the expansive Ganga river, I was struck by the presence that only a city as ancient and layered as Varanasi could possess. “Benares… Continue reading Exploring the Best Places to Visit in Varanasi with Gitika
As a former capital city of the region, Agra is a must-visit Indian location, with the climate suiting winter visits best. It offers an urban landscape filled with fantastic sights and experiences. The majesty of Agra’s past still lingers and is evident in the culture and surrounding architecture, including the famous inlaid marble and red… Continue reading Agra Tourism Guide: Best of Agra
Located on the banks of the Yamuna River, Agra is one of the largest cities in Uttar Pradesh state of India and a major tourist destination, thanks to the presence of Mughal era buildings. You can find UNESCO World Heritage Sites here like the Taj Mahal and Agra Fort. This city has also served as… Continue reading Places to Visit in Agra
Punjab in India’s north plays host to a city called Amritsar, it is home to the Golden Temple, one of India’s most visited attractions. But the city also contains Jallianwala Bagh the commemorative garden that pays homage to one of the worst moments in Indian history and a colourful assortment of shops and restaurants that… Continue reading Best Hotels In Amritsar
With ancient architecture framing its magnificent landscape, Jodhpur has always managed to capture the imagination of travellers around the world. In the past, the Brahmins of the city used to live in blue coloured buildings, which is how Jodhpur earns its title as the Blue City of India. One of the most visited cities in… Continue reading Places to Visit in Jodhpur: The Blue City of India
Rajgir, a quaint city in the Nalanda region of the Indian state of Bihar, has a history that goes back by thousands of years. It has served as a prominent landmark in the Indian history as the capital of the great Mauryan Empire and is of prime importance in both Buddhism and Jainism. It may… Continue reading A Local’s Guide to Rajgir
Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. The suburb of McLeodganj lies in the upper reaches of Dharamshala and is home to the Dalai Lama. Dharamshala became the centre of the Tibetan government-in-exile in 1960 when the refugees from Tibet followed the Dalai Lama to India. It is the largest Tibetan… Continue reading From Arts to Nature – Why Dharamshala Should Be Your Next Destination