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A Guide to Selecting Indian Hotels
While selecting a 5 Star Hotel is as easy in India as any country in the world...for those of us who can't afford to stay in such luxury hotels and for middle class tourists, lots of factors are should be carefully considered before deciding to stay in any Indian hotel. The right hotel can set the tone for your whole trip and can make your trip stress free and enjoyable. Here are some things to consider while selecting the right hotel and some tips for an enjoyable Indian stay: Read more »
A Guide to Backpacking In India
In my previous post Backpacking Across India I wrote about the draws of backpacking across India- it's highs, it's lows and the typical trails chosen by backpacker to discover this vast and diverse country called India. Here's a practical guide to backpacking in India, that will help you plan and prepare for effect travel in India can have. Read more »
Backpacking Across India
While extravagant vacationing in India is possible backpacking seems to have it's own appeal for those willing to rough it out. The idea behind backpacking is to take you to common as well as lesser-known places of rare beauty and to show you a world that exists beyond brochures and boundaries, beyond luxuries and beyond imagination! The few who brave it are rewarded with an up-close-and-personal view of India, one that even if they wanted to, they probably couldn't forget. Read more »
Tips for Traveling by Auto Rickshaws in India
In my previous post Ride in an Indian Auto Rickshaw for a 3 Wheeler Roller Coaster Ride , I described what an Auto Rickshaw is like, the availability of Rickshaws as a mode of transport in India and the experience of riding in one. If that hasn't scared you off Autos, then this post surely will...Just kidding! So here are few tips to avoid being 'taken for a ride' (pun intended)while traveling in Auto Rickshaws in India: Read more »
Ride in an Indian Auto Rickshaw for a 3 Wheeler Roll...
You step out on an Indian road, stick out your hand expecting a taxi and what do you get? Instead, you get a notorious metal shell, on 3 wheels much like a scooter with three wheels with a motor that sounds like a western lawn mower! a.k.aThe Auto Rickshaw. While it's a form of daily transport in India...many visitors not used to this mode of transport, find rickshaws quite amusing and in some cases intimidating or scary. Here's a guide to traveling by Auto Rickshaws in India to better prepare you and what to expect: Read more »
How to Cross an Indian Road and Live to Talk About It
Something as simple as crossing the road is a high-risk adventure activity in most Indian cities. You look both ways and all you see is a sea of unending traffic. Yes, there are some pedestrian lights in the city center which can be used at your own risk and zebra crossings dotted here and there but both are completely ignored by motorists. Crossing a Road in India is a daunting if not down right scary task especially for foreigners visiting the country for the first time. The conditions of the roads, the heavy flow of traffic, variety of vehicles and animals on the roads teamed with the su... Read more »
10 Tips for Travelling in Rural India
Traveling to rural India is an experience in a great number of ways. It best shows the way of life of the most common people and the roots of all Indians. The way of life is simple and at times difficult. So traveling these areas can be quite an experience and vastly different from other European or American Countries. To ensure sweet memories, it is a good idea to eliminate some aspects of the overwhelming experience by remembering a number of small but important details to make your trip memorable for the right reasons. The tips are not meant to scare you away from visiting rural pats of... Read more »
Kolkata - The New York of India (Part II)
Kolkata, The capital city of West Bengal, is full of historic monuments, ancient buildings which are the imprints of the British Raj, rel...
Gold Mines of Kerala - Just Kidding
While going through the images below any bachelor would not resist to say "Biwi ho to Aisi". These are specifically South Indian Brides l...
Mumbai Monsoon in Pictures
July is the month when Mumbai encounters heavy rainfall. Water clogging, traffic jam, umbrellas, drenched people are the common sights. T...
10 Best Fashion Designers of India
Fashion industry of India has seen a boom and gained popularity in world as a fashion centric nation. Earlier, not many people knew about...
10 Salient Features of Jan Lokpal Bill
After 42 years the lokpal bill is finally happening in India. The first Lokpal Bill was passed in the 4th Lok Sabha in 1969 but could not...
Onam: The Festival of Harvest
Onam, the harvest festival, is the state festival of Kerala, observed in the Malayalam month of Chingam, every year (between August and S...
Palace on Wheels - Luxurious Train Tour to India
How do you define a luxury vacation? Some say that a luxury vacation starts right after you board to travel. The trip should start with a...
McDonald's India in an Expansion Mode
McDonald's recently announced a big India expansion, which is mind-blowing. Fast-food chain McDonald's India plans to open 180-190 compan...
Jeep Safari in India : The Best way to Explore...
Like Elephant and Camel safaris, Jeep Safari is another popular form of Safaris in India. Jeep safari is the unique way to explore the ge...
Pune Nightlife Secrets
Pune, the cultural capital of Maharashtra, is a popular education center and is also popular as a growing IT hub. However, its popularity...
Top 10 Modern and Outstanding Bridges in India
The heritage land of Indiahas some of the best structure of bridges apart form the rivers, big dams and canals. Out of several renowned b...
Latest Phones Competing with the iPhone
Ever since the iPhone launched no phone has come close to it's popularity or must-have charm. There’s always something abuzz with ...
The Wonder of India "Peace and Harmony" : The G...
The Golden Temple or Darbar Sahib, situated in Amritsar, Punjab, is the most sacred temple for Sikhs. It is a symbol of the magnificence ...
General Elections 2009
It takes a month to elect a new leader in the world?s largest democracy. India is currently holding general elections?the largest democra...
Laughter is The Best Medicine
India is a country of diversities. You'll find diversities in food, culture, climate, religions, values, etiquettes etc. Same is with the...
