Indian Destinations
Pandukeshwar: Winter Abode Of Lord Badrinath
In the serene embrace of the Vishnu Ganga valley, a mere 23 kilometers downstream from the sacred sanctuary of Badrinath, lies the unassuming town...
International Destinations
Janakpur Dham – Venue Of Ram Janaki Wedding
Janakpur Dham is the ancient capital of Mithila. Today, it falls within the political boundaries of Nepal, but culturally it remains an integral part...
Travel Stories
Best Carry Along Travel Food For Vegetarians
In the good old childhood days, when we made long journeys by train, we carried our food for the whole journey. Yes, the food, fruits, and chai vendors popped up at every station. If...
Best Ferry Rides Around The World and India
Ferry rides are not new. Waterways have been the traditional mode of transport world over. Remember the Noahs Ark or Matsya Avatar story that talks about a boat. As the other modes of transport...
Most Scenic Road Trips In India
Road trips in India are my favorite way to travel. On a road trip, you can see the transition from one place to another. You notice the subtle changes that take place as the...
Underwater Archaeology In India – Ocean Of Opportunities
Anuradha: Namaste! today we have Dr. A S Gaur who is a marine archaeologist. I first discovered underwater archaeology when I visited Dwarka. I read a book by Dr. S R Rao who has...
11 Temple Prasad You Must Taste In India
Temple Prasad is the divine food that you get in temples across India. It is the food that we offer to the deity, who blesses it merely by coming in contact with the food....
Jal Shakti – Resurrect Indian Reverence For Water Resources
Giving water to the thirsty earns you instant Punya or merit – so told our grandmothers. Travel across India and you see this as a living tradition, where clay pots filled with water are...
Sona Rupa – Zari Making Or Kalabattu In Varanasi
Zari is what makes the Silk Saris precious. The golden or silver embellishment adds weight and grandeur to the naturally shimmering fabric. In the good old days, it was manufactured using pure precious metals...