The land of exotic spices. Ginger, pepper, cinnamon, cardamom, cloves, chillies, turmeric, coriander and cumin seeds lend a unique flavour and aroma to Kerala food. Not to forget, the omnipresent coconut, curry leaves and tamarind. Let’s look at some of the much-loved Kerala dishes that have admirers across the globe! The Sadya experience What’s the...
Known for its lovely beaches, stunning backwaters, amazing hill stations, lush green paddy fields, shimmering waters, undulating hills and valleys, Kerala, Gods own country is as enchanting as it can get. If you are looking for the raw beauty of nature, then Kerala is a perfect choice to explore. Nature seems to call the shots...
Located in the Golaghat and Nagaon districts of Assam, Kaziranga National Park is renowned for its famous inhabitants –the one-horned Indian rhino and the royal tiger. It is among the very few places outside Africa that boasts of a healthy population of the big cats as well as other rare species. The Kaziranga National Park...
Once a sleepy village lying on the way to Manikaran, Kasol is now a huge destination for backpackers and travellers from around the globe. Tourism has progressed to such an extent, that this little village in the Parvati Valley can often get mistaken for a mini-Israeli town (thanks largely to signboards in Hebrew as well)....
Large Parks. Big cats. Madhya Pradesh. When it’s a confluence of these three factors in India, it goes without saying that you are in for a trip of a lifetime. Snuggled in the luxuriant arms of the Maikal range of the Satpuras in the central Indian highlands of Madhya Pradesh, the Kanha National Park is...
Elusive beautiful indigo blue ink-spill patterned buildings make picture-perfect Jodhpur everything it’s made out to be, and a little more. Surrounded by legends that are closer to truth, the fabled city of Jodhpur, bathed in blue, is viewed at its spectacular best from the looming Mehrangarh Fort. Zip line across this medieval fort palace for...
An epitome of everything Rajasthani, from every postcard you’ve probably ever seen, the spectacular sandstone royal desert town of Jaisalmer is charming and mysterious all at the same time. Self-explanatory as a ‘golden city’, Jaisalmer’s fort is perched on a yellow sandstone ridge, keeping a watchful eye over the ever-spreading town beyond its walls. Step...
India’s official ‘pink city’, there’s much more to Rajasthan’s capital than its pink-red-tinged buildings and historic splendour. This majestic home to erstwhile royals is complete with old-world charm surrounded by colorful markets and chaotic streets. A part of the ‘Golden Triangle, Jaipur is a must-visit destination along with Agra and New Delhi. About 6 hours...
What comes to mind when I say ‘vacationing in India’? Going by the nature of your visits here, I would say that most of you believe that our country is a hot cauldron of beaches, sunny weather, crowded cities and a lot of sweating. So for you, vacationing in India may usually mean a getaway...
It is hard to take your eyes and heart off the pristine terrain of Leh Ladakh, one of the few remaining Buddhist destinations in South Asia. Explore an altogether unique feeling of being close to nature experiencing the calmness and placidity of the mountains, rivers and valleys. With austere monasteries and palaces, the scenes of...
