Located to the west of Java in the Lesser Sunda Islands, Bali is world-renowned for its scenic rice terraces, fragrant cuisine, stunning culture and tradition. With elaborate temples, endless coastline, best coral reefs, waterfalls with amazing retreats, Bali combines leisure and adventure impeccably. A combination of spiritual gateway with hard-partying all into one. The island boasts sparkling sunrises & sunsets, enough for enticing you with…
In 1156, Raja Rawal Jaisal built the Jaisalmer Fort that dominates the countryside of the India – Pakistan border. The complex is called Sonar Kila (“Golden Fort”) for its gleaming golden sandstone walls and buildings, flourished on the east-west caravan path which connects India/Central Asia to the Middle East and North Africa. Merchants built elaborately…
Kappad or Kappakadavu is the rock-studded and historically famous beach, as it is here that Vasco Da Gama landed in India on May 27, 1498. He was the first European to explore India with 170 men that led to the relationship between India & Europe. This also became a permanent way for India from Europe…
An archaeological museum exhibiting collection of country’s artefacts. The site remains open from 9.00 – 17:00, except on Mondays. Krishnapuram is 47 km away from Alappuzha, 2 – 3 km from Kayamkulam railway station. Kerala has royal palaces that were erstwhile princely domains. Krishnapuram Palace is among these palaces, a palace close to Sree Krishnaswamy. History…
Inside Kozhikode of Kerala, under the Trusteeship of the Zamorin of Calicut, a revered temple dedicated to Tali Shiva is worshipped from 12th CE. It is considered among the oldest and sacred temples of Kerala, built by Swamy Thirumulapad, a Zamorin King, within his palace complex. Famous for Kerala style architecture, features woodwork, mixed with…
Shillong, the native soil of three hill communities Khasi, Garo and Jaintia presents a mosaic spectrum of distinct cultures which harmoniously co-exist since ages. The residents of Shillong are the Khasi Tribe who are mostly Christians by faith. Apart from Khasi, many communities along with Nepali communities inhabit in these hills. The Khasi society is matrilineal by nature where…
Nagaland with its beautiful hills gives a splendid escape from glamour of the overcrowded cities. Japfu peak and Dzukou valley are heaven that serves as a sumptuous feast to one’s eye. Venture in Nagaland For adventure enthusiasts willing to try something exciting, Dzukou valley, Japfu peaks & Intaki wildlife sanctuary offers amazing option for trekkers…
The Aoleng festival is celebrated during the first week of April every year by the Konyak Naga tribe in Mon district of Nagaland. Rooted in agrarian beliefs, the Aoling or Aoleng festival marks the onset of the spring season. The tribe is famous for its headhunting practices, and it is spread over a vast region…
Deepor Beel is a permanent freshwater lake, an erstwhile water channel of Brahmaputra. It is a lake which is one of the largest Beels inside Brahmaputra valley. It can be categorized as a monsoon forest region. The lake is a Ramsar site, a wetland biodiversity. It was once a dockyard under Tai Ahom. Later Mughals…
Kaziranga Elephant Festival Celebrated for awareness about the conservation of Asiatic elephants. The Forest Department of Assam, with Department of Tourism, arranges this festival as a measure to control the man – animal conflict. During this festival, all domesticated elephants are decked for participating in various events – folk dances, parade and football. The festival…
At a distance of 58 km from Guwahati Railway Station, Chandubi Lake is in Kamrup of Assam at the foothills of Garo hills. It is one of the beautiful lakes in Assam and among the best places to experience in Guwahati. Chandubi Lake was formed in 1897 earthquake in Assam. Chandubi was a hilly area…
Unakoti Hill Temples Hidden in the backwoods, spectacular rock-cut sculptures and temples are scattered around Unakoti region of Tripura. A belief goes with the sculptures, that Lord Shiva’s cursed ‘Unakoti’ gods and goddesses- meaning a crore minus one, exactly 99,99,999, turning them into stone. One of the wonders of India, it presents two kind of…
Garia Dance The life of Tripuris revolve around Jhum cultivation. When the sowing of seeds at a plot is over by Mid April, people pray for harvest. The celebrations continues for 7 days, they seek to amuse their deity with cultural songs and cultural dance forms. Hai-Hak Dance The Halam community practices Jhum cultivation. At…
A cultural amalgamation among 7 sister states, this destination culminates in itself a hoard of treasures like the historical sites, temples going back hundreds of years, wildlife and a thriving crafts industry. With an extensive spread of diversity in flora and fauna, this makes for one of the most exciting curious destination in eastern India….
Lokanarkavu Bhagavathy Mandir is a prime attraction of Kozhikode. The unique temple of Kerala in Memunda is 5km away from Vadakara, closely connected to Kalaripayattu. The Lokanarkavu derived from a term Lokamalayarkavu, where ‘lokam’ means world, which is made of ‘mala’ or mountain, here ‘aaru’ signifies river & ‘Kavu’ depicts grove. Distinct shrines for Durga,…