Polite phrases like “Thank You” and “Please” may seem like a given for proper etiquette in the west where they are thrown around so frequently that they become almost irrelevant. However, in India “thank you” and “please” are not used…
Ayurvedic medicine is the deeply profound and complex healing practice of India. The very name means no less than “Life Knowledge” in Sanskrit and as the name implies, it is much more than just a healing system. This ancient practice…
April – May: Gaumukh Tapovan and the Pangarchulla summit The Gaumkh Tapovan trek will give you mesmerizing views of Mt. Shivling and the Bhagirathi sisters peaks. The second week of May is the best time to do this route and…
We often think of India as the home of the magnificent Taj Mahal, the majestic Ganges and the mystic Himalayas, but to the south there’s a whole new world rich in culture and history. If you’re looking to escape the…
Varanasi is one of the oldest continually inhabited cities in the world. According to legend Varanasi, one of the seven holy cities in Hinduism and Jainism, was founded over 5000 years ago by Lord Shiva himself after he defeated another…
India offers one-of-a-kind experience to tourists and visitors. The sunlight, cows, camels, elephants, marigolds, and saris are common sights in the country. It has the right blend of modern and exotic living. The festivals in India and the memories that…
Something that visitors find striking about Indian society is the way in which the different levels of society relate to each other. To a greater or lesser extent, there is a division everywhere in the world among wealthy, powerful families…
Every year, spring comes to India with a huge explosion that lasts two whole days. But it is not a bomb explosion, nor an earthquake. Neither is it that flowers come into bloom or butterflies are being born. In fact,…
If there is an iconic image of travelling in India, it is surely that of a bright coloured train packed with people, going across places of scenic beauty that appear straight out of a movie. This is the railway scenario…
Travelling to India, especially if you are a first-time visit can be a massive culture shock. It’s busy and noisy, you get hit by an abundance of different smells, it’s colourful, it’s an assault on the senses. There’s nothing subtle…