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Experience Legendary Kashmir Houseboats

February 27, 2018 Destinations, India

The first destination that most tourists visit in Kashmir especially in Kashmir Valley is Srinagar. Srinagar is the largest city of Jammu & Kashmir (J&K), and the city has lots to offer in terms of heritage and Mughal gardens but the real draw is the legendary houseboats. Any stay in Kashmir should include at least a night or two on the fabled houseboat, and one can choose from the eight hundred houseboats moored by the edges of Srinagar’s jewel, Dal Lake and its smaller and quieter Nigeen Lake. Many tourists are attracted to these houseboats because of the unique experience

Are You Planning a Trip to Kashmir? Here Are Popular Tourist Destinations in Kashmir

February 20, 2018 Destinations, India

The Mughal Emperor, Jehangir was said to have written about Kashmir, “If there is paradise on earth, it is this, it is this, it is this!” Kashmir ranks as one of the most beautiful places in the world, renowned for its mountains, valleys and gardens but this paradise on earth has been beleaguered by violence and border disputes between India and Pakistan for many years. This highly-contested prized possession has been declared off-limits to tourists on a number of occasions so much so that the troubles have seriously affected the valley’s thriving tourist industry. Despite high political tensions that remain

Cheerful Stay at Grand Chennai by GRT – Review

January 29, 2018 Destinations, India

I was excited to arrive in Chennai, for it was my first visit to Tamil Nadu and to the southern region of India. But I was ambivalent at the same time, not knowing what to expect of the southern city. I had been travelling for twenty days in other parts of India, and by that time, I had experienced a multitude of emotions. I felt happy to have met old friends and made new contacts in Bhopal and Delhi but low-spirited as I gained insights about the Kashmir situation and overwhelmed by the mad rush of Mumbai. That said, I

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Peacock Trail with Storytrails in Mylapore, Chennai

January 21, 2018 Destinations, India

Whenever I travel to a new city, I’m always looking for walking tours. This is because I feel that walking tours is the best way to have an introduction to a new place. Walking tour guides are different from your bus tour guides – they give you insights into the history, heritage and culture of the place by sharing stories and anecdotes. Storytelling is always more interesting than a history lesson, and for that reason, I joined a walking tour called Peacock Trail with Storytrails in Mylapore, Chennai. After having travelled to India nine times over five years, November 2017

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Top Places to Visit in South Goa

January 17, 2018 Collaborations, Destinations, India

Goa is one of my favourite states on the west coast of India. After spending much time in the bigger cities in the country where there are massive crowds, vehicles, traffic jams and honking, Goa is a respite from all that congestion and noise. Back in 2014, Goa was a place where I had sought solitude and relaxation at awesome beaches on lovely coastlines amid towering palm trees. Spread over 3,700 square kilometres, Goa is divided into two districts: North Goa and South Goa. I had stayed for four days in South Goa, after which I moved on to the

Bloomrooms @Link Road, South Delhi – Review

January 13, 2018 Destinations, India

When we travel, most of us spend time sightseeing throughout the day, only to return to the hotel in the evening. Hence, we don’t usually get the chance to peruse most of the hotel facilities such as the bar, spa, swimming pool and gym. As such, do we really need all the fancy trappings that we find in a luxury hotel? Not really. Instead, what we want is a clean room, comfortable bed, hot shower, working air-conditioning, fast speed WIFI, and an overall good service. So, when I was visiting South Delhi in November 2017, Bloom Hotel was what I

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Hidden Wonders of Orchha and Khajuraho, Madhya Pradesh

January 7, 2018 Destinations, India

Orchha and Khajuraho are located on northeast of Madhya Pradesh in central India with Orchha an essential stop en route to or from Khajuraho. I was on a group tour, we left Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, early in the morning to catch the Samta Express train to Jhansi, the main railway station that connects to Orchha and Khajuraho. The 41/2 to 5 hours’ train journey is relatively faster than the bone-shaking 6 to 8 hours’ drive on bumpy Madhya Pradesh roads. Upon arrival in Jhansi, Orchha is just 15km away. *Also Read: Bhopal and Begums Orchha – A Hidden

Bhopal and Begums

January 1, 2018 Destinations, India

I was invited by Madhya Pradesh Travel Mart (MPTM) in India to attend a travel fair organised by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board from 27-29 October 2017. It was the fourth time that MP Tourism Board organised MPTM, and the objective of the travel fair was to promote Madhya Pradesh as an all-year round destination for domestic and inbound tourists. For the benefit of my non-Indian readers, Madhya Pradesh is a state in central India. Due to its geographical location, Madhya Pradesh is called “The Heart of India” and is the second largest state in the country. Madhya Pradesh is not

Guide to Delhi: Sightseeing, Shopping and Accommodation

November 15, 2017 Destinations, India, Travel Guides

Most international tourists who visit Delhi for the first time spend only a day in the capital city, after which they quickly move on to Agra in the south to see the renowned Taj Mahal, and to Jaipur in the west, a city in the Rajasthan desert. This tour is called the Golden Triangle Tour and is typically conducted over a period of six days, sometimes four days. As a result, regular tourists don’t get the opportunity to experience Delhi. Instead, what they usually see is a quick drive past Rashtrapati Bhawan, the President’s home; a thirty-minute photo op at

This is Kathleen’s Kolkata

June 14, 2017 Destinations, India

Believe it or not, Indian films have somewhat influenced my choice of travel destinations in India. I enjoy watching Indian films (with English subtitles, of course) but would like to quickly add that I’m not inclined towards Bollywood masala films. Thanks to a Bengali friend living in Delhi who introduced to me an array of critically acclaimed Indian films that portray vibrant and riveting stories; films par excellence in terms of screenplay, directing and acting that may not necessarily perform well in the box-office. Over a period of time, I discovered more Indian films on my own, and these films

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