Endless Discoveries
Endless Discoveries
How to avoid Swine Flu while Traveling India As of late more than 200 individuals in India have died in under two months because of swine flu. With the lethal infection spreading rapidly in Rajasthan, Gujarat, Telangana, and the capital city, New Delhi, tourists are particularly vulnerable to getting swine flu since they are exposed to countless individuals, some of whom may be infected with the H1N1 infection. Likewise, …
Hit The Beach For any individual like me who has invested more time by the ocean, you realize that it does something to your body, mind and soul. Being a hardcore Aquarian, I’ve always loved the sea more than the hills. And it’s been a constant topic for debate between me and my wife about whether to choose hills or hit the beach on our next vacations. A few of …
Books to Read before Going to India First Time Before we take off on an excursion, we want to read a couple of books and watch movies about that place. At times its useful, as was the situation in reading Eat Pray Love before we headed out to Bali (we managed to find the famous fortune-teller), in some cases it leads false desires and expectations (let’s not discuss that), however …
With the tourist inflow now running and the weather keeping you just warm enough, Agra has seen significant change in recent years and there’s never been a better time to visit the famed Taj Mahal. Referred to as the “City of Love’, Agra offers endless possibilities beyond Taj Mahal but to truly enjoy them – particularly if you’re a first time visitor – it’s advisable to have an experienced, professional …
Bullet Baba Temple in Rajasthan – World’s Only Bike Temple It happens only in India… This belief is strengthened when you see places like this. This is the only temple in world where a Royal Enfield Bullet motorcycle is worshiped. In the country of millions of Gods, there is a unique place near Jodhpur, Rajasthan where you can find this Bullet Baba temple at which a motor bike being worshiped …
Top Honeymoon Destinations in India There are large number of honeymoon destinations in India that displays beaches and the nature at its best. The country with the Bay of Bengal in the east, Arabian Sea in the West, Himalayas in the North and the Indian ocean in the South has ample opportunity to offer to people especially the honeymooners who want very serene and peaceful atmosphere to start their life …
Conservation of Taj Mahal – How to Save? Is it a coincidence that one of the New 7 Wonders of the World needs a “facial”? Well, not exactly. The Taj Mahal has been suffering from the effects of pollution and huge crowds for the past several decades. The various measures taken by the government in the past for the conservation of Taj Mahal have failed miserably. The booming popularity of …
At a height of 16,500 feet, in the middle of the most uninhabitable part of the Himalayas lies the secluded Skeleton Lake of Roopkund, covered in snow and surrounded by rock-strewn glaciers. More popularly known as Skeleton Lake or Mystery Lake, the spine-chilling attraction of this lake is the 200 odd human skeletons that were discovered here. These date back to the 850 AD and are clearly visible at the …
How to Travel as a Couple without Killing Each other Travel is all about uncertainty. It involves change of itineraries, missed flights, bad food, lost luggage, horrible hotel and so many other unpredictable things which can make your travel plans go haywire. And when you are traveling as a couple it’s so easy to point fingers to your better half. I know all those couples who go on vacations with …
Bali Dance Visiting Bali? You can’t miss the traditional Bali dance performance which is an integral part of all the Bali tours offered by travel companies. Being an Indian visiting the Bali, we found the strong Indian connection with the life and culture of Balinese people. Bali dances are merged with the stories of Ramayana and Mahabharata which are modified in a small way according to their local history …
Lord Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra The annual Chariot Festival or Car Festival also known as Jagannath Puri Rath Yatra is held every year around June-July at Puri, Odisha located on the eastern coast of India. The festival celebrates Lord Jagannath’s yearly visit to Gundicha mata’s Temple situated 2 km far via aunt’s home. The three deities of temple are taken out in parade to Gundicha Temple for nine days and …
Best Virgin Beaches in India India is one of the perfect places to visit for those dreaming of escaping to the coast. From the fine, golden sands to the rocky, pebbled shores – India is a beach-lovers paradise. However, mostly the beaches of Goa are popular among travelers. But the huge insane crowds at these popular beaches make them lose their charm for people like me who wish to go …
Sun Temple Konark Brief History Konark, a small town located in the Puri area of Odisha on the east coast of India, is the home to the 800 years old Sun Temple, a World Heritage Site which is now almost in ruins. Built in the thirteenth Century by King Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty, this Sun Temple Konark which is also known as “Black Pagoda” due to its …
This is for anyone who visited India and left without tasting the super delicious Mango Lassi or any other variety of Lassi… I would say, take the next flight to India as Lassi is well worth the visit alone. Well, for all those who have drooled over on Lassi on your visits to India, I’m sure you are missing it in your home country. But before I tell you how …
Hello again, this is the second episode of new travel video series called Live From Here, which i launched recently. This time I come to you from a small town of Konark, situated on the east cost of India in the state of Odisha. Konark Sun Temple Also Read: Sun Temple Konark : See It Now Before It’s Gone Forever Konark is located about 30 kilometers from the holy city …
Hello… from the other side of world! This is something new… After a bit of speculation as of late, I understood that the time has desired me to… consume more Bengali sweets. I adore sweets (even though they increase my pot-belly and i know for sure that i will die of Diabetes some day). But it’s simply a disgrace that I haven’t been consuming them to the extent that I …
Best 15 Places You Must See in India Indians are travelling like never before to the faraway places to quench their thirst of wanderlust. Maybe because we are unaware of the existence of amazing places in India or maybe it’s the latest social trend. But if you ask any world traveler the only answer you get is what we search overseas, we can easily find in India at the fraction …
Incredible Photos from Airplane Windows Okay, I know it’s so tempting to try to take some aerial photos every time you are flying. And for many people this is the number one reason why you should always ask for window seat. Although at times you may feel a bit limited with options when you are sitting with a shaking camera in your hand. There is not much that you can …
UPDATE: There has been lot of changes since i last wrote this post few years back. Some of the new restaurants have opened up & some of the below mentioned ones have downgraded their food quality. I am trying to give you the latest update on the new arrivals. After Covid, things have changed drastically. Best Places to Eat in Agra near Taj Mahal Dorothy Day has rightly said that …
George Harrison – First Selfie of the World This week’s Friday Photo comes from Beatles lead guitarist George Harrison when he clicked a selfie at Taj Mahal during his India visit in 1966. This photo is regarded as the First ever selfie taken before the launch of modern day camera phones. At the age of 23, George Harrison visited India as an ordinary tourist and took this selfie in front …