Travel To Another World
This is a promise to experience another world – a world of inexplicable colours, life and feeling. Though you might have to go via Pondicherry! Scuba and water sports enthusiasts can now explore amazing marine life and a world below the sea with Temple Adventures at the sunny French town.
Malabar River Festival, 2013
The striking contrast of an adrenalin rush with the tranquil backdrop of never-ending greenery around you is only possible in Kerala. No wonder the frothy rivers of Chalipuzha and Iruvanjhipuzha in Kodenchery village of Calicut was chosen as the venue of the first-of-its-kind downriver extreme adventure race in South India this August.
The India festival calendar: November–December 2013
As autumn rolls into winter India’s best and glittering festivals warm up the atmosphere. Plan your holidays for a joyful end to the year.
Diwali: Festival of lights
No matter how new you are to India or its culture, there is little chance that you would have not heard of Diwali. In fact, if you are in north India, not only can you see the festivity around, you can feel it; a smoky smell of crackers fills the air,
The Snake Man From Agumbe
A soft haze of clouds, ridiculously green surroundings and a cold, damp, almost ominous weather surrounds you as you approach Agumbe in Karnataka. This small village gets the second highest downpour in India and is therefore blessed with copious reptiles including the King Cobra. This majestic serpent has found special place in the heart of […]
The India Festival Calendar: Jan–Feb
Pleasant weather and several festivals make the first two months of the year a popular time to travel. Whether it’s the crack of the whip at the Kambala Buffalo Race or the reverberating dance steps of Theyyam performers in Kerala, the entire period is packed with splendid celebrations.
Festival Of The Month:Theyyam
Winter is the best time to be in Kerala. Or that’s what the guidebooks say. The days are pleasantly warm, the evenings cool. The fish is fresh, the backwaters alluring as ever and the hills fragrant with the aroma of spices and tea. Winter in Kerala is special for one more reason — Theyyam.
Adventure in Coorg
Coorg has earned itself the rightful title of ‘adventure capital of Karnataka’. Located on the eastern edge of the Western Ghats, it has a diverse topography, with mountains, coffee plantations, thick forests, paddy fields and rivers. These form a suitable backdrop to a number of activities like rafting, kayaking, canoeing, trekking, camping and microlight flying.
Festival Of The Month: Kambala Buffalo Races
Call it an indigenous take on the Grand Prix. Kambala, or traditional buffalo racing, is a hugely popular pastime among villagers along the southern Karnataka coast. Kambala events are usually held between November and March, usually on weekends. Parallel tracks are laid out in a paddy field, along which buffaloes hurtle towards the finish line. […]
The India Festival Calendar: March–April
The last month of the travel season, March is a great time to explore not only wildlife sanctuaries and other tourist hotspots but also check out some pretty interesting festivals.
Holi Celebrations In Varanasi
As nervous as this may make you feel, celebrating Holi in the holy city of Varanasi is something that should make you throw caution to the wind and book your tickets! Menacing, threatening, ruthless are words that one often hears about Varanasi but brave travellers might love the carefree vibe and the zealous celebrations in […]
Top 5 Places To Eat In Bangalore
The cultural amalgam of Bangalore is reflected in its variety of delicious food that the city offers. A vast choice of high-end speciality restaurants, friendly cafes and nostalgic outlets make the gastronomic journey through Bangalore truly delightful. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s India’s Best Escapes South India we recommend the best places to eat in Bangalore.