Dussehra - victory of Good over Evil ! Dussehra celebration is about victory of good over evil ! While this is the essence the festival takes different forms in different parts of the country. Isn’t it amazing that there are more than 12 different types of Dussehra celebrations in India? What remains the same is of...
The second largest Tibetan settlement in the world outside Tibet is in Bylakuppe. The largest being in Dharmshala in Himachal Pradesh. Bylakuppe is located in the city of Kushalnagar and at a 2 hour drive away from Coorg. Setup in 1960, there are over 70,000 Tibetans here in Bylakuppe. The Tibetans earn their living by...
Coorg is a popular hill station in the southern state of Karnataka. This place is famous for its coffee and coffee plantations. Coorg accounts for 40% of the country's coffee produce. Called as the 'Scotland of India', this place has a little bit of everything. This includes lush green landscapes, waterfalls, mountains, flora and fauna....
Hemis national park gets its name from the 400 years old Hemis monastery, which lies within its boundary. It is nestled in the lap of mountains and is at an altitude range between 3000 -6000 metres. It is the highest national park of India and is known globally for snow leopards. With a total area of...
JIM CORBETT NATIONAL PARK A jungle at the foothills of Himalaya- just the thought will give wings to your imagination! Living in Delhi, a lot of places become weekend getaways. And Jim Corbett national park started featuring in one of my long weekend break plans. The good part these days is that, thanks to the internet...
Tour into Indian wildlife & The Jungle Book Tour into Indian Wildlife is incomplete without characters from the Jungle Book. Like Mowgli, Bagheera, Sher Khan, Bhaloo, Haathi, Akeyla... Remember them? They are all characters from The Jungle Book who have become a part of our lives. Did you know that “The Jungle book” is set in one...
Unexplored honeymoon places abound in India. Here is a list with the best months to travel there. This is because, most of us plan holidays around our schedules. It is difficult to juggle the schedule around work, marriage, anniversaries or other important events. This list will help you in researching before planning your trip. Do...
Romantic Destinations in India? But isn’t that the land of culture, spirituality, history, etc., you say? Yes, but India is a multi-faceted country. It is also a fabulous destination to celebrate your romance. The romance of India drips out of its every ethos. Beauty, thrills, serenity, peace and solitude. That’s what brings out the romance isn’t...
The natural wonders of India are to the seen to be believed. Stunning natural beauty at that. What else do you expect from a land in the lap of nature, most whose borders are guarded by mighty oceans, desolate deserts and massive mountains? I mean the lofty Himalayas in the North, the deserts of the...
Indian History – from Indus Valley civilization to Modern history Indian history is a long story. We haven't preserved the remnants of this history too well though. Sometimes, we have to piece things together to get a clearer picture. And why not? How can everything be ready on the plate? Humans have to use their intellect...
