Jaipur has been titled as “The Pink City” of India. The name itself puts a colorful impression upon our minds. If we talk honestly then every single day in Jaipur is a festival and you can celebrate it. Pink city is quite famous for its rich culture and festivals that draws numerous tourists to this land every year. Most of the festivals and fairs of Jaipur make the visitor come and celebrate, no matter where...
There are quite several places in the world with breathtaking natural beauty, and Jammu Kashmir is one of them. The beauty and allure of Kashmir are such that it will leave you with lasting memories. Some tourist considers Kashmir to be a heaven on earth, but there is more to do than just feed your eyes with its beauty and there are more than a dozen things that you can do while visiting. There are...
One of the best ways to explore a new country is by taking to the roads and experiencing all the rich sub-cultures and people firsthand. You get to learn so much more about the traditions of a place when you travel by car and stop to take in the beauty whenever you feel like it. Best Road Trips in Asia When it comes to Asia, you’d be surprised to learn that some of the best...
Trivendra Singh Rawat, the CM of Uttarakhand announced that Gairsain is declared as the summer capital of the state of Uttarakhand. Currently, Dehradun is the capital of the state. However, locals have shown their disparity on this matter for several years. This announcement took place during the state’s budget session, on 04 March 2020. He mentioned that until the issue of a permanent capital for the state is resolved, Gairsain will serve the purpose of...
One of the best things about the trip other that visiting some nice places and exploring the culture, is travelling to that place and witnessing some great terrains, sceneries and meeting new people. Road trips are nice way for friends, family and even the loved ones to get to know about each other and discover the different aspects of others life when outside. One such trip is the Goa road trip where people from Mumbai...
Following the complete packed water ban in 2016, Sikkim is introducing water bottles made from bamboo for the tourists. Lachen’s population is around 2500 and it attracts tourists in lakhs, every year. With the increase in number of footfalls, the use of plastic was also increasing. To stop the situation, the government ordered a complete ban on packed water bottles. Now, bamboo bottles are becoming a trend. About the Bamboo Bottle These bottles are made...
India is famous for rich cultural heritage and natural diversity. Majestic gardens are symbols of cultural heritage in India. Most of these majestic gardens were built during the Mughal era. With the modernization and urbanization of cities, more and more parks and gardens have been made to give a break to people and children from the chaos of daily busy life. People can spend quality time and breathe fresh air here in these gardens. Brilliant...
The Char Dham Yatra is a pilgrimage circuit covering four important and highly-sanctified religious shrines namely Yamunotri Dham, Gangotri Dham, Kedarnath Dham, and Badrinath Dham. Char DhamYatra is loosely translated as a voyage covering four heavenly abodes. This route is also called the Char Dham in Uttarakhand or Choota Char Dham. Anyone who takes up this circuit is said to experience spiritual bliss. Why Char Dham Yatra This is one of the many circuits that...
When we were kids we were told Ghost stories that we loved to listen and showed a great interest in them. Despite being terrified we loved to hear those stories but as we grew up we consider them to be myths but now we know these were no myths. Such haunted stories are prevalent all over the world and give us chills back to our spine. These paranormal activities can be seen at some particular...
Kedarnath Temple is a famous Shiva temple and is a part of the Char Dham circuit. The Kedarnath Dham is located amidst the green hills of Garhwal ranges of Himalayas. Standing at an altitude of 3,583m, the temple has a very harsh winter. Thus, during the peak winter season, the temple would be closed. The opening and closing date of Kedarnath Temple for 2020 has been announced. Opening Date of Kedarnath Temple Every year, the...
Mumbai (formerly called as Bombay) is the commercial capital of the country. The crowded and electrifying place is also synonymous to Bollywood where many eminent personalities from the Bollywood industry reside. Considered as the economic hub many migrants relocate to Mumbai in search of better opportunities or to improve the quality of their life. Due to its ability to fulfil many dreams this city is also commonly termed as the land of dreams. So if...
South India is rich in culture and heritage. By South India we do not just mean Tamil Nadu and Kerala. The entire southern region of India is called south India. It comprises of Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Telangana, Lakshadweep and Puducherry. All these states have unique flavours typical to their festivals. They have different traditions and trends to celebrate the functions. There are legends associated with most of the festivals, related to gods...
New Delhi, the capital of India is famous for its hospitality and vibrant lifestyle. Delhi is enriched with heritage and history, which makes it one of the must-visit places for people around the world. This city has monuments tracing back to the Mughal Period, lip-smacking food, famous shopping places, and everything anyone could ask for in one place. People living in Delhi are locally called Delhlite has a very colorful attitude and willingness to help...
South Indian cuisines or the food that they eat are mainly contributed by the following states: Tamil Nadu, Telangana, Kerala, Karnataka, and Andhra Pradesh. This area is majorly hot and humid as it is a coastal area, but this also makes fresh vegetables and seafood available easily. One of the spiciest cuisines is the Chettinad cuisine of this area. While Malabari's style of cooking is all about fish dishes, Nizam's style is full of dry fruits...
The legendry temple of Kedarnath is famous among pilgrims as it is a part of the Char Dham circuit. This divine destination is famous for the Jyotirlinga Shiva temple – the Kedarnath Temple. The current structure of the temple was built in 8th century by a renowned Hindu saint and philosopher, Adi Shankaracharya. However, the original temple was said to be built during the Mahabharata era by the Pandava brothers. The Interesting History of Kedarnath...
Badrinath is one of the holy shrines of Chardham. Here we can see 108 incarnation of Lord Vishnu. It is located in Garhwals's silent valley on the shore of Alaknanda river. Badrinath is at 3415 metre altitude in Chamoli district of Uttarakhand. You will enjoy several festivals like kedarbadriutsav, Mata Mruthi ka Mela, Janam ashtami. History of Badrinath shrine Adi Shankaracharya made Badrinath temple years back. At first he discovered the famous idol, Badrinarayan...
Char Dham is one of the oldest pilgrimage site in India, which connects 4 Dhams or abodes.These four abodes are Badrinath,Dwarka, Puri Rameshwaram. people of Hindu religion believe to achieve salvation doing Char Dham yatra. Mini Char Dham includes Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath, Badrinath. Chardham Destination Chart If anybody wants to visit Char Dham from any corner of the world they must come to a certain point and that is Rishikesh or Haridwar ( these two...
Mumbai city is the dream capital of the country and a financial storehouse. This city is the land of Bollywood. Starting from nightlife to cultural celebrations, Mumbai is a holistic location. Apart from tourism activities and business activities, Mumbai is home to many millionaires. With all this information, it is not hard to believe that Mumbai international airport is one of the busiest airports in the country. The airport (Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) is 12...
Kashmir is a picturesque place. The scenery, along with the cool breeze, is breathtaking. We knew it was time to leave in search of that paradise, to see this wonderland we'd only read about in stories, seen in photographs shot by various travelers, and experienced via the tales of our friends who had visited this wonderful area. My family planned a vacation to Kashmir form four years, but it was pushed back due to various...
A large mountain range runs along the west coast of the country, providing it with lush vegetation, periodic rainfall and home to many exotic animals and birds. This mountain range is home to several hill stations, hamlets, untouched placid nature regions and so on. This mountain range runs through Maharashtra too and it has provided the state with numerous hill stations for enjoying nature and taking a break from the scorching sun. Here are the...