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  From the ancient times till today, India holds a unique place in the world owing to its fabulous art and crafts. History tells us how kings and queens from distant land sent out their courtiers to fetch handcrafted jewellery, textiles and artefacts from India. Our traditional arts and crafts of India travelled through important trade routes such as the Silk route to influence art in other countries as well. Even today, the craftsmen of India remain unparalleled to the rest of the world.  In a sense, our handicraft is a mirror of the diverse culture of our country. Each part of our nation has a different craft to showcase. So if you love curating souvenirs, then India is more like a treasure trove for you. Wondering which art to souvenir from which state? Join us as we explore ten amazing art and craft that you can curate in your travel across India: Image Source: Google Dhokra, Chhattisgarh Image Source: Google When

  New Year is a time to bid adieu to the old and turn a new leaf in life. It is a time for new resolutions, midnight kisses and of course the grandest of parties! How does your city celebrate New Year? Is it is a quiet and lacklustre affair or is it teeming with revellers? Whichever list your city may fall into, stepping out and enjoying your new year in the best destinations can be quite a start. Image Source: Google To help you come up with the perfect New Year plan and to get your travel bug humming, we have come up with an exclusive list- the list of the ten best places to celebrate New Year without leaving the country. Isn’t this a win-win? While you get to enjoy the most happening new year, you will not have to cut a deep hole in your pocket at the starting of the year. So without much ado, let the countdown begin: Pushkar, Rajasthan Image Source: Google Did you think that Rajasthan is all about old traditions and dest

The mighty ranges of the Himalayas in the North of West Bengal offer the phenomenal viewpoints, to begin with, one of the most classical adventure treks. Darjeeling Singalila Ridge is in the middle of Eden, as you cross from one ridge to another through a narrow trail. The uninterrupted view of all-encompassing snow-topped mountains with the family of Mt. Kanchenjunga including Mount Everest makes the landscape unique and renders loveable experience. The small trails apart from the road are better routes for a trek from Mane Bhanjang. If you find happiness in messy hair, dirty feet and chilled water falling on your skin, then you can wander and wonder at the same time! Trekking is the most inspired activity for nature lovers as the trekking sites allow you to witness the best form of nature. The fascinating aspect of this trek is to reach the summit, Sandakphu, by crossing the India-Nepal border a dozen of times. The love and affec

  Festivals are a unique window that allows you to experience the best of the culture and the spirit of a particular place. In India, there are no official counts of the number of festivals that are celebrated in a year. However, being the melting pot of different traditions and identities, it will not be unfair to say that there is simply no dearth of festivities in India. While most of it is unique to certain states and cultures, some are celebrated with equal fervour throughout the country. Let us take a look at some of the  festivals of India  that you ought to experience at least once in a lifetime: Makar Sankranti Image Source: Google Known by different names such as Bihu in Assam, Lohri in Punjab, Ghughuti in Uttarakhand and Pongal in Tamil Nadu, Margar Sankranti is a festival that even finds mention in the ancient epics such as the Mahabharata. In most places, the festival is celebrated by flying colourful kites and singing f

  India inherits the most affordable travel destinations in the world. It has a number of amazing and tremendous budget destinations that attract tourists around the world. From top hill stations to incredible historic places, India has it all. The marvellous sea beaches, epic mountain ranges, remarkable architecture, all have been a great source of tourism for India. One could simply not miss the lip-smacking food that could be found in every corner of the country. It offers every adventure and experiences at prices that any type of traveller could afford. However, an ideal budget trip depends upon the traveller as to how they would manage the trip. We’ve highlighted the 10 Best Budget Destinations that our country provides. McLeodganj Image Source: Google Situated in the state of Himachal Pradesh, Mcleodganj is a place full of adventure. It is a small hill station that fits in your budget trip.  Hotel rooms are available at R

  Hey fellow foodies! Do you enjoy the taste of fresh lobsters and prawns? And do you also enjoy travelling? Well, then you have come to the perfect blog that brings both your interests in one savoury platter. Come along as we unearth some of the best seafood in India along with beautiful destinations where you can enjoy them. India- The Land of Fishes Image Source: Google Do you know who the third largest exporter of fishes is across the world? Well, it is none other than your own country India. Known for both its freshwater fishes and seafood variety along with its rich wealth of spices, some of the best fish dishes known around the world find their origin in India Being blessed with an immensely large coastline that covers the country on the right from Gujarat in the west to West Bengal in the east, it is no wonder than India is home to more than thousand plus recorded varieties of sea fish in India. The coastal popul