A spiritual India tour need not necessarily be religious. This is because of the many diverse belief systems that have been prevalent here. For centuries. In close proximity. This is possible because of the deep philosophical thought that runs through it all. Let's head out to explore this on a virtual spiritual India tour. Spiritual India...
Mysterious India India is waiting for travelers. To explore and gently remove the shroud of Mystery, Myths and Legends. Only then will they get a glimpse of the real India beneath. India has a rich history of centuries of civilization. And hence as an off-shoot, it is a treasure trove of myths and legends. The fact is,...
India Travel – Beyond the regular tour and travel packages There is an India beyond the Golden Triangle of Delhi-Taj Mahal-Jaipur and possibly, Goa. Travel to India must include at least some if not all these places that are less-known but manna for the experiential traveler. This is not to say that one should not visit the...
Once I met an Israeli tourist in Laos. He had been to India a dozen times. He made a statement which has stayed with me forever. “When you visit any country you can see temples which are a couple of hundred years old. But when you are in India, you can sit next to the...
Bhangarh Fort – history, royalty, wars, a one-sided love story, black magic and GHOSTS Bhangarh fort! Let me tell you a story about it - a fairy-tale with a twist. This is a story of a beautiful princess. She lived in a majestic fort on a hill in Rajasthan. A poor magician nearby fell in love...
Sidi Saiyyed Mosque, Tree of Life, IIM Ahmedabad and the medieval Afro-Indian connect. What, you may ask, are these three doing together. A place of worship, a tree, a business school and medieval Afro-Indian connect... There is a link, I assure you. Read on… The Sidi Saiyyed Mosque is in the city of Ahmedabad in Gujarat, India....
Trichinopoly Cigar, the one that Churchill loved and Sherlock Holmes used was from a town in British India that lent its name to it - Trichy What was it that Winston Churchill, Sherlock Holmes and the average Balaji in South India loved? The Trichie or Tritchie. The Trichinopoly Cigar which is a type of cheroot that...
Ross Island can look like a Ghost town to some, and some will travel back in time with a great story ! Some will relive the Indian freedom struggle and perhaps uncover the World War II connection, while others will get to know the journey about India national Army (INA) here. Did you know that...
India and mathematics go a long way and Jantar Mantar can be called as one of the Mathematical places of India. The name Jantar Mantar is derived from the Sanskrit word Yantra meaning instrument and Mantra meaning calculation. Jantar Mantar can be called as an instrument for calculating time. Long before the invention of watches, ancient...
India is a country of many religions and many a belief when it comes to worship! Idol worship in Hindu temples is common and normal; however there are some strange and mysterious temples of India which stand out. To know what they are, continue reading ... Malanada Duryodhana Temple: Mysterious Temples of India - Malanada Temple in...
