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15 Exceptional Yet Underrated Destinations of India

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  Do you feel the fatality of the monotony, about the same old hill stations and beaches in India where your relatives and friends have visited? Planning a trip to the unexplored territory where accessibility might be an issue, but the spirit of adventure acts as a tonic. India’s beautiful travel destinations are exceptional for its most magnificent region, culture and hospitality. Some are popular and commercialized, which are saturated by tourists. You need a list of lesser-known places that doesn’t imply it has anything less to offer. A little exploration and research from us will surprise you how much this country has to offer.  Majuli – Assam Majuli is one of the most surreal places in India with a lush green environment and pollution-free World’s largest freshwater island in the river Brahmaputra. The unmatched beauty of the place is wrapped in a unique and quite interesting culture inhabited by tribals with various migratory birds and a dose of mesmeris...

11 Most Unusual Festivals of India

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      My motherland, India is home to a diverse culture of indigenous tribes travelled from different parts of the world. Since ancient times they have created a long-lasting impact with modern theories. A deceptive world where the spiritual connection with the almighty has given rise to some of the unusual rituals and festivals. Some of these traditional rituals, despite its weirdness and crazily bizarre events, celebrated with unusual enthusiasm, leave us with a big question. In this article, it has been tried to concise 11 Most Unusual Festivals of India that are strictly followed to restore balance in religion.   Thaipusam Festival, Tamil Nadu   Let’s start our bizarre list with the utmost devotion to revel in divine bliss. Thaipusam/Thaipoosam is celebrated to show the endurance to Lord Murugan (believed to be the son of Lord Shiva). Devotees prepare themselves approx 48 days ahead by spiritual cleansing with prayers and fasting. The festival is...

8 Reasons that Fascinates India as The Best Travel Destination

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India has many distinguished travel destinations that immensely attracts the whole world. The country has the maximum number of historic architectures and monuments that reflects its cultural heritage and traditions. Indian food, its hospitality, history and architectures and its various wonderful tourism spots can grab anybody’s attention. India’s popularity is gradually growing. There is a plentiful reason w hy India attracts most of its tourist and a few of them are listed. Food Indian food is always very delicious and unique. Tourist from around the world tries the distinguished flavours of India that leave them lip-smacking. Indian cuisine has successfully developed its popularity in different parts of the world. India is especially known for its Indian delicacies, be it North India or South India is full of variant spices and herbs. Every region has its own distinctive flavour with its own style of cooking. Although Indian culture and food are influenced by vari...

Don’t Miss these Mysterious Archaeological sites of India

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India’s rich diversity in culture and heritage is very well reflected and can be experienced at the archaeological sites. The spectacular monuments of different era state several cultures that flourished since ancient time. The land of marvel architecture displays the best wonders of the world from prominent oldest rock-cut caves to bronze age civilization, the famous universities or be the forts of various empires and kingdoms. Understanding Indian history is not so easy though you can appreciate the work of our ancestors and will be astonished of their imaginations. India, the mystical land, has the maximum number of archaeological sites listed in the world’s heritage. It is difficult to sort out all the overwhelming sites that defy the diversity. I have tried to list my Top 10 archaeological sites dating as vintage from the pre-historic era. Bhimbetka, Madhya Pradesh Rakhigarhi, Haryana Dholavira, Gujarat Ajanta & Ellora Caves, Maharashtra Nalanda Unive...

Quick Bites in the Streets of India

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India known for its historic heritage also influences the world with its low price delicious snacks. We Indians love snacks and for the one travelling, priced-off snacks serve as a treasure. One can easily find delectable street food that satisfies the taste buds as well as the savage stomach. Every street food found in the country has its own unique and appetizing flavour. In India, every city has its distinguished variety of snacks. Tangy and spicy snacks that too at a very less price is inefficiently available in every city in the country. Kolkata Fish Cutlet Kathi Rolls Jhaal Moori Delhi Shawarma Daulat ki Chaat Ram Ladoo or Dal Pakoras  Mumbai Batata Vada Bombay Sandwich Falooda Bihar Litti Chokha Chana Ghugni Khaja   Punjab Lassi Parantha Chole Explore The Variety of Dishes of India                         ...

10 Best Offbeat Jungle Safaris of India

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The real beauty of wildlife is pre-eminence in the jungle than in the caged. The safaris allow you to get close to theses rare breeds in their natural habitats displaying their raw emotions. India is blessed with rich landscapes which are the apparent homes of diversified wildlife. The sensational sanctuaries of India can fulfil the bucket list of best jungle safaris. While the iconic Royal Bengal Tiger is the top attraction for safari, the arrays of other wildlife will surely fascinate you. If you have the desire for the wildlife Safari trip to come across with the true beauty of nature then this post is for you. These are some of the best offbeat safaris which await you for the adventure, read on.   10 Best Offbeat Jungle Safaris of India Pobitora wildlife sanctuary, Assam Pobitora sanctuary is heaven for the tourists seeking for the venture with distinct terrains having some of the rare species. It is spread in the forest, grassland and wetland habitats. The limel...

Exploring the Hills of Jaintia

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Exploring the Hills of Jaintia gives you the glimpse of the 600-year-old the holy temple which is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas of Hindu religion. It is located on the top of the West Jaintia Hills in Meghalaya . The temple has an idol of Goddess Durga, the main deity. It is believed that there used to be the human sacrifice in this temple but now goat masked with a human face is sacrificed Nartiang Durga Temple “Shakti Peetha” From the temple, there is a beautiful view of a series of mountains with the downrushing Myntang river “ Guardian Angel“. During the festival, hymns are chanted and the sacrifices lead to blood flowing down the river. Being the Shakti Peethas very few tourists from other states know about this place. Mostly locals and a single priest handling the temple. Kiang Nangbah Monument Kiang Nangbah Monument was built in the honour of a Jaintia patriot “U Kiang Nangbah” who died as a martyr in the struggle for the freedom of the Jaintia land fr...