Places to visit in India to spot migratory birds
Earth is a unique wonder, a gift for mankind. Spinning around in its axis, it is home to billions of animal and plant lives, and some unexplained wonders. Birds form a major part of the earth’s ecosystem, and even though humankind rules over its vast expanse, we still look toward the sky and gasp in […]
14 bizarre and beautiful places to see in India
By Kunal Guha From haunted forts to snacking with the dead, here are some of the quirkiest tourist places in India. Stranded house in Koteshwar, Kutch A popular pilgrimage for Hindus, Koteshwar in Kutch, Gujrat is famous for the Shiva temple that overlooks the sea. When visiting this place, don’t forget to check out this […]
Kerala monsoon destinations to enchant you this August
By Arka Roy Chowdhury The advent of monsoon in India starts from the Indian state of Kerala, and thousands of people run to the state looking for nature’s theatrics. Monsoon in Kerala is nothing short of magical, mainly because of its verdant landscape and natural attractions. Kerala, more famous as God’s Own Country, is definitely one of the prime […]
The big four destinations to romance the monsoon in India
By Arka Roy Chowdhury Monsoon is finally here in India, arriving earlier than what was previously estimated; so what are the monsoon destinations? The month of June marks the beginning of rains here as the southwest monsoon hits the southern state of Kerala. Wet earth and washed trees mark this period of the year, as earthworms […]
What to expect out of the Amarnath trek?
‘Jai Bhole’ —This is what you will hear all the while when trekking up to the Holy Cave at Amarnath. Taking you to an altitude of 12,756 ft, the Amarnath Yatra is one of the most unforgettable of all my trips. The snow-clad mountains, the unpredictable weather and the simple yet tasty food offered by the langars are the […]
Best time to visit Kerala, Munnar’s famed neelakurinji flower to bloom after 12 years
Starting late July, the Anamalai hills near Munnar in Kerala will be resplendent, clad in a purplish blue carpet. The famed neelakurinji (Strobilanthes kunthiana) will burst into flower – a phenomenon that occurs once in 12 years. Hundreds of thousands of visitors are expected to flock to the Munnar hills to behold the spectacle that lasts up […]
Cooch Behar Palace—where time stands still
If you want a peek in history, there are innumerable places in India that deserve a visit. Although most of them are leftovers of royal heritage and British era, they give a glimpse of life that existed some 500 years or more years ago. And then, there are monuments that stand out for its historical, religious and architectural […]
15 places to visit in the beautiful valleys of Lahaul-Spiti
I The district of Lahaul-Spiti is a cold desert area as it hardly gets any rain. So places to visit in Lahaul-Spiti have a unique terrain that is exciting and adventurous. Mountain ranges here are bare, bereft of any vegetation. As you drive up and down the Trans-Himalayan range, you see the region’s stunning landscape. Snow is a […]
Watch out! Funny road signs ahead.
Road or sidewalk signs serve the purpose of notifying drivers of any danger ahead and take necessary precautions for public convenience. But often, road signs can turn out to be a hilarious disaster because as they say, ‘creativity’ knows no bounds and might just tipple over. Here, we’ve rounded up our most bizarre signboards and […]
This Japanese island is the most trending travel spot on Earth
The pristine blue waters and white sandy beaches of beautiful Ishigaki, Japan, have earned the ranking of number one in the world. The island has topped TripAdvisor’s Destinations on the Rise list. The awards, now in its sixth year, recognise 44 destinations around the world selected by measuring year-over-year increase in positive TripAdvisor traveller review […]
Traces of South Asian Heritage in Way Up North in Scotland
By Jawahar Malhotra DUNDEE, SCOTLAND: My first contact with a desi in Scotland was the taxi driver in Dundee who dropped me off around 10 pm to my hotel (Malmaison) in the center of the city. He was an inquisitive type who struck up a conversation and I was only too glad to know more […]
Dare to ride this nine-story tall slide created by Belgian artist in Miami?
Don’t most of us love going on swings and slides? And if we don’t have time for it, isn’t it a pleasure to see the little ones enjoying themselves as they slide down? Be it the simple slides found in children parks or the thrilling water slides in amusement parks — the rides are, more […]
Sightseeing in India Off the Beaten Path: Medieval Junagadh and Cultural Vadodara
By Pramod Kulkarni On the Road: This is the third episode describing my wife Jyoti and I’s visit to India during Dec.-January 2016. As outlined in the first episode, we undertook a 9-day trip to Gujarat. Adjacent Gir National Forest is what was the princely state of Junagadh. Located at the foothills of the Girnar […]
Holiday at Turkey
Today, let us take you holidaying to Turkey. Istanbul, with 14.1 million people is the largest city in Turkey and is the country’s control seat of economic power, culture and displays rich history. Turkey has some of the world’s most important, ancient monuments. Istanbul is connected by the busiest of waterways, the Bosphorus Strait, 20 […]
