Mysore Dasara
December 15, 2009
Mysore Dasara is a popular event in Karnataka State, South India, a world famous festival lasting all through 10 days. The city of Mysore will look at its best during the festival, with all the major roads in the city, heritage buildings, palaces, historical monuments, ancient temples and shops illuminated. Here the Dasara is an elaborate affair and attract a large audience including both local and foreign tourists. Photo credits - antkriz Photo credits - kkalyan According... [Read more of this review]
Holy Dip at Kailash Mansoravar
September 21, 2009
At 4,556m above sea level, the Kailash Mansarovar is without a doubt one of the highest altitude lakes in the world. It is a place of relatively untouched pristine beauty and amazing sceneries, one that would no doubt attracts adventurers from all over the world. In to the Hindus of India however, the lake is much more than a simple tourist attraction. Photo credits - reurinkjan According to Hindu mythology, Mt. Kailash is the physical manifestation of Mount Meru,... [Read more of this review]
India - Mahabaleshwar
September 19, 2009
Mahabaleshwar is an uncelebrated little hill town in western India, well off the foreign tourist trail. It doesn’t have great altitude or great glamour, but it is one of my favorite weekend getaways in the world. Blessed with a charming old-world aura that never fails to capture one’s imagination, it is a personal favorite of mine for a well-deserved weekend break. After maybe 50-odd visits there, I am still totally in love with the place. Photo credits - Ankur... [Read more of this review]
The Remote Himalayan Valley of Zanskar
September 16, 2009
High altitude wilderness has its own uniquely self-eluding charm, one that held me in awe. This was the reason why I chose to start the year 2009 with a visit to Zanskar Valley. The Himalayan valley is one of the remotest in India, and can be reached by road only during the summer. I’ve always thought of planning a road trip to the barren yet beautiful landscape of Leh, but not this time – I flew down instead from New Delhi to Leh to save time. Photo credits -... [Read more of this review]
10 Stunning Mountain Attractions in India
September 9, 2009
India is a land of many wonders, blessed with a amazing geography and cultural diversity that is unmatched throughout the region. Naturally, one of its main attraction is the Himalayas in the North East. Travelers are able to trek through to the Deccan Plateau and the smaller hills and waterfalls of the South, passing by regions each clad with their own charm of Indian history and culture. Here’s my list of 10 stunning high-altitude destinations in India, ranging... [Read more of this review]
Cape Comorin - the Far end of India
September 2, 2009
Cape Comorin is popularly known as Kanyakumari and it is situated at the southernmost tip of India. This is a place of high religious importance but from a travel perspective, you’ll be surprised to find much more than you expected. The Cape is the meeting point between the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean, and the Bay of Bengal, and is separated from Sri Lanka by the Gulf of Mannar. Getting there Photo credits - localsurfer There are mainly two ways to reach Kanyakumari... [Read more of this review]
Exploring Kathmandu - 4 Top Attractions
July 8, 2009
You don’t need to even step foot in Kathmandu to appreciate its visions of spirituality and intrigue. First captured as the home of Shangri-la by the novelist James Hilton, then epitomized in song by Cat Stevens, it seems the world cannot get enough of this place, the capital of Nepal. It’s such an inspirational place that you’ll have no trouble finding things to do, but to whet your appetite, here are a few ideas for exploration in Kathmandu. Durbar Square. Photo... [Read more of this review]
