A visit to India lures Maria Visconti to the Golden Temple Amritsar.
I am back in the Punjab drawn by a desire to get under the skin of this legendary place. With heart beating in anticipation I set foot on the Amritsar train station platform and follow a turbaned fellow...
A rice barge cruise in Kerala India on Kerala’s tranquil backwaters is just what the doctor ordered. Our rice barge glides across Lake Vembanad towards a distant landscape of coconut trees.
Lake Vembanad is a huge inland body of water that stretches through the Kottayam and Alappuzha districts all the way...
British architecture, fresh flowers, Bengali sweets and colourful festivals are some of the things you’ll find in Kolkata’s bustling streets. From famous tourist places in Kolkata to the best picnic spot, Kolkata is fascinating and colourful. Don't miss these cool and interesting places to visit in Kolkata.
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“If you want to experience the soul of India, then you must go to her villages” Mahatma Ghandi once wrote and following his advice I am staying at the Dera Village Retreat, Khalako, half way between Jaipur and Agra.
Dera Village Retreat
The air is warm and dry. A ring of...
Most travellers visit Darjeeling for its tea plantations, lovely views and cooler climate but there’s also a thriving Tibetan culture in Darjeeling India. Beneath the snow-capped peak of Mount Kanchenjunga, Darjeeling is located in the Indian state of West Bengal.
A Touch of Tibet
When asked if he misses Tibet, Gyalo Thoundup...
Jaipur’s fairytale forts, temples, palaces and observatories evoke a magical aura. Known as Rajasthan's Pink City, Jaipur is a delight to the senses. There are plenty of things to do and places to visit in Jaipur.
if you love history, you'll find Jaipur especially appealing, with its legacy of the...
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