Royal Dreams
There are two colours that I have always associated with Kerela: a cathartic green, owing to the verdant surroundings and a combination of virginal white bordered by a strip of dull gold. Swathed in this pale white and gold, the Kerala markets are suffused with the ‘Kasavu’ sari or the ‘typical white Kerala sari’, as […]
The virgin beaches of Karnataka The Alternative
While there is reticent charm in the fact that the West Coast of Karnataka has been relatively unexplored by travel buffs, it is slowly crawling up as one of the top destinations for water sports. Unperturbed by the cultural and spiritual milieu of places like Udipi, Murudeshwar and Gokarna, these adventure hideouts are tucked away […]
Temple hopping along the Karnataka coastline The Alternative
One does not particularly need a religious bone in their body to enjoy the impressive historic landmarks dotted along the Karnataka coast, in the form of ancient temples. The decided Hindu vibe of destinations like Udupi, Dharamsthala, Kollur, Gokarna and Sringeri testifies how deep the region is steeped in legends and mythology, drawing devotees from […]
Kambala Buffalo Races in Tulu Nadu
India is one of the few countries that can boast of palm shaded pristine beaches, the warm glow of mesmerizing sunsets & sunrises and temptingly lethargic destinations along more than 7500km of its coastline. Amongst these, the Karnataka’s virgin beaches have been discovered only by the intrepid. For those who are eager to be soaked […]
Festival Of The Month:The Jagannath Rath Yatra
The air is thick with devotional frenzy and the excitement is palpable. A crowd flows into every nook and corner of the town as Puri enters the annual celebration of the Rath Yatra. The most colourful festival on the eastern coast of India, this is the only one dedicated to the Jagannath triad: brothers Jagannath […]
The India Festival Calendar: July–August
It’s that time of the year when the scorching summer sun makes way for the thick puffy clouds, and opens up many travel options for the monsoon lover. Celebrate the onset of the monsoon season and attend some of these exciting festivals. Watch the topography of the country explode into a thousand shades of green, with […]
Festival Of The Month
What is Urs: Every May, thousands of pilgrims, Sufis and tourists head to the sleepy town of Ajmer in Northern Rajasthan to celebrate the festival of Urs, to commemorate the death anniversary of Moinuddin Chisti. The streets leading up to the dargah (shrine) of the venerated Sufi saint and founder of the Chishtiya sect are packed […]
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The 36 hours of Thrissur Puram glide by in a blink! One is consumed by the commotion on this day: devotees take to the streets, quickly filling the venue, Swaraj Maidan and the streets that lead to it, caparisoned pachyderms amble slowly to line up for the main function and dummers, pipers and the […]
The Indian Festival Calendar: April-May
Just about the time when the earth starts cracking with heat and harvesting activities commence fervently in the northern states of India, the only thing that offers respite is a number of local spirited festivals. Here’s our pick of some of the most intriguing ones across India in the months of April and May! Dust […]
A Date With History
My pictures from Nagaland substantiated an article by Sangita Thakur for the Travel Update section on India Now.
The Indian Festival Calendar: Feb-March
A holiday in India can be safely expected to be brimming with wonderful vistas, architectural delights and compelling historical nuances, but there is something that adds even more fun to a trip – planning around a festival. Its best to understand the culture map of the country by visiting a destination during an important local […]
New Year Hideouts
New Year Getaways from Bangalore Now that the earth is still spinning smoothly on its axis and its end has been averted, go ahead and plan your New Year getaway as your travel instincts please. For those who live in Bangalore, there are plenty of options to celebrate spilling over to the next year. Be […]