If you were to make a list of things to do in Andamans, what would it comprise? From scuba diving and snorkelling to parasailing and sea walking, this tropical paradise is the hub of aqua adventures. However, for those who prefer the serenity of nature, these islands also hold the promise of pristine beaches and...
If you think the best of South Africa is its diverse wildlife and exciting safaris, think again! There’s no place like the southernmost country in Africa to explore adventure sports. If you are an adrenaline junkie, a trip to South Africa has to be on your bucket list. From diving with sharks and riding an...
The land down under has an unending list of dangerous animals. It’s not just snakes, crocodiles, sharks or even spiders that you need to be wary of. There are other creatures whose contact can be fatal in spite of their innocuous appearance. The European Honeybees are responsible for more deaths in Australia than any other...
Huge mountain ranges, cascading waterfalls, vast glacier-carved valleys, and jaw dropping coastline, you have everything if you’re willing to tread in New Zealand’s manifold lands rife with majesty. Hiking/walking/tramping is the best way to experience this dynamic country. See its beautiful landscapes and explore vast wilderness areas. New Zealand’s walking and hiking offering includes world...
New Zealand, not clearly on the tourism map until the early 2000s, is a fascinating little island country in a little corner of the world. Beautiful and scenic, this is now everybody’s favourite. With the release of Peter Jackson’s Lord of the Rings (LOTR) trilogy, the world discovered this wonderful country. It has since become...
The most elusive part of the great Himalayan Mountains is, perhaps, located in Bhutan. Also known as the “Mountain Fortress of the Gods”, the only surviving Buddhist kingdom is home to some of the highest unclimbed mountains in the world. Naturally, no trip to Bhutan can be complete without a salute to the many renowned...
Necessity is the mother of all inventions. The astonishing root bridges of Meghalaya were not built by the local tribesmen so that one day a dollar doling tourist would come across it and announce their exotic existence to the world. Instead, the tribesmen must have figured out the way to make these bridges out of...
Mirror-mirror on the wall, which is the wettest place of ‘em all? For years there’s been a rivalry between the famous Cherrapunjee and the not-so-famous Mawsynram as who which destination receives the most rainfall in the world. While it was the more famous neighbor that consistently won the podium since the comparisons began, last year...
‘A walk in the clouds – that’s exactly how one would describe the picturesque settings of the state of Arunachal Pradesh – no wonder the Eastern neighbor wants it really bad. Ouch! Jokes apart, Arunachal is a land steeped in the mysticism of an ancient Buddhist culture as well as an awe-inducing natural habitat that...
In 1959, as the Southern Hemisphere saw Comrade Guevara and his rebel troops march into Havana, the North saw Tibet’s beloved spiritual leader walk into exile in India fearing Chinese annihilation after the great uprising. Aided by CIA’s Special Activities Division, as the Dalai Lama and his followers set foot in India, it was the...
