Like most countries in the world, Christmas in India is a joyful holiday season. Christians form a minority, comprising about 2.3% of the total Indian population, but India’s 1.4 billion population means you’ll find a sizeable Christian population, almost equivalent to the population of Canada and more than the...
India's capital city is home to historical landmarks and is one of the best places to try Indian street food. When you visit the mega-city, its long history, culture and incredible food scene will leave a lasting impression. You’ll find centuries of historical and cultural monuments, interesting museums, inexpensive...
If you want to experience quintessential India, there is no better place than visiting Mumbai, the 'City of Dreams'. The city is known (sometimes notoriously) for its yearly heavy monsoon rainfall. The green city is also the financial capital of India and the home of Bollywood movies. You'll find...
The Indian sub-continent is home to mountain ranges, hill stations and soaring peaks higher than 3000 m. The Himalayan mountain ranges in India are the most famous mountain ranges, home to the tallest peaks in the world. There are more than 100 peaks that are higher than 7000 m...
When was the last time you tasted a samosa or a kachori and wondered what other Indian snacks to try? From tasty samosas to mouth-watering panipuris, piping hot pav bhajis to the irresistible chole bhatures, there are so many types of Indian street food to give your tastebuds a...
India is a peninsula with remarkably different climates. South India is flanked by the Arabian Sea to the west, the Bay of Bengal to the east and the Indian Ocean in the south. Southern India has a more tropical climate, while Northern India has more pronounced winters. The Himalayan...