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  Since the ancient era, India has held a unique place on the world map owing to its rich diversity and culture. This culture and artistic taste of the land best finds its expression in various architectural masterpieces built since centuries here. So if you truly want to experience India and its cultural wealth, you ought to visit the palaces. The palaces don’t just display the artistic gift of our ancient people, but they also bring alive all those fantastic tales of grandeur and opulence of the rulers of this mighty land. Given that our land is dotted with so many small and large palaces visiting all of them may not be possible in one lifetime. To help you through, here is a selection of the top names that you may include in your next itinerary: Samode Palace, Jaipur Picture Courtesy: Google Set at the foot of the Aravalli range, Samode palace is one of the tourist hot spots of Rajasthan. This royal palace is located 4...

  Are you a “foodie-travelholic”? Wondering what that means? Well, for many of us, a new place is not merely about exploring the sights and sceneries. It is about immersing ourselves in the unique culture and the tradition of the place. And what better way to experience cultures than through gastronomical delights? Picture Courtesy: Google For those of you who are bored with the usual butter chicken and pav bhajis, northeast India awaits a treasure trove of cuisines. Much like the region itself, the dishes here, too, waits to be explored by the travelling community. Given the vast diversity of the region and the availability of some rare and exotic condiments that you will scarcely find anywhere else in mainland India, the food here is sure to surprise your taste buds. From the sweet-toothed ones to those that love spicy and tangy, there is something in offer for everyone here. So bringing you a complete range of sinful delights ...

  Have you been shelving all your travel plans for more than a year owing to the coronavirus pandemic? Well, there seems to be some hope at the end of the tunnel now. With the availability of vaccines and W.H.O declaring that travel through aeroplanes and private vehicles are considerably safer, many tourist locations are preparing themselves to play the host once more. Picture Courtesy: Google  When the prime minister of the world’s largest democracy announced a nationwide lockdown on the evening of March 24 th , 2020, the entire country came to a standstill. While some activities began to be allowed with time, travel still remained far down the list.  But this is soon to change. With the new vaccine drive and increased awareness about the disease, the long-lasting clouds of uncertainty are finally clearing. Nations such as Israel and Spain are already stepping towards a virus-free future. Hopefully, other nations will ...

  As the scorching heat of the summer sun starts to wear you out, there is a need to look for an immediate getaway. And if you are living in India, you do not need to look too far. There are innumerable summer destinations spread across the length and breadth of the country. Of course, there are some names that you come across more often than the others, and by now, you may have had your fill of these monotonous run-of-the-mill places. But as always, here we are at your rescue. So here is a list of some of the lesser-known yet breathtakingly beautiful destinations in India: Ranikhet, Uttarakhand Picture Courtesy: Google There are a number of mesmerizing and offbeat hill stations spread across India.  Ranikhet is a little-explored name in that list. Ranikhet, which literally means Queensland, falls in the Almora district of Uttarakhand. Of course, you get to enjoy the usual mild breeze of the mountains, lush forest views, and...