Tirumala, India’s Most Famous Temple
Main temple at Tirumala. Photo courtesy of Chandrashekhar Basumatary via Flickr. Tirumala Venkateswara Temple near Tirupati is the world’s most visited holy place. Between 50,000 and 100,000 people...
View ArticleKathakali Dance in Kerala
Kathakali performer. Photo courtesy of Appaiah via Flickr. While the southern Indian state of Kerala is home to several traditional dance forms, none are quite so famous as the ancient performing art...
View ArticleKashmir, India’s Paradise on Earth
Kashmir. Photo courtesy of Tony Gladvin George via Flickr. The Alps of India and the Valley of Paradise are just a few of the phrases used to describe the region known as Kashmir in India. This wild,...
View ArticlePalaces and Forts of Jaipur
Jaipur City Palace. Photo courtesy of Sameer Goyal via Flickr. Jaipur, the jewel of Rajasthan and the Pink City, is famous for its grand architectural masterpieces; no trip would be complete without...
View ArticleBest Festivals in India for Travelers
Holi Festival in India. Photo courtesy of percipio symphony via Flickr. India is one of the most colorful, vibrant and exciting places to visit anywhere on the planet, no matter the time of year, but...
View ArticleJaipur’s Haveli Hotels
A stately haveli in Jaipur Jaipur has tons of converted havelis (palatial city mansions, originally owned by royalty and aristocrats) that have been turned into fantastic—and oftentimes quite...
View ArticleVisiting Pushkar From Jaipur
Pushkar Camel Fair Easily one of Rajasthan’s most enchanting little towns, Pushkar is popular with Hindu pilgrims and overseas tourists alike. A short drive or train ride from Jaipur, this holy hamlet...
View ArticleA Private Taj Mahal and Agra Fort Tour
Inside the Agra Fort Agra is a city of ancient power, wealth and extravagance. In the 16th century, while Agra was ruled by the Mughal kings, it was the capital city of the empire and one of the...
View ArticleCelebrating Holi in Vrindavan, India
Celebrating Holi in Vrindavan The Indian festival of Holi marks the end of winter and ushers in spring on the full moon of March every year. Over time, the festival has grown into a nationwide...
View ArticleExperiencing the Ganges in Varanasi
The Ganges Known by many names, from Benares to Kashi, the city of Varanasi is among the world’s oldest continuously inhabited cities and one of India’s most significant holy sites for Hindus....
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