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Jaydev Kenduli Mela

Dec

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Growing up as a kid, a lot of things tend to leave behind their impressions on our memory. It is there at the back of our heads but we do not necessarily remember it. One such element in our lives which has the power to influence us to such extents is music ...

International Kite Festival: Kite Festival in Gujarat 2

Nov

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Firstly, what is ‘The International Kite festival’? Well it has many names, it is also known as Uttarayan or Makar Sankranti in Gujarat. It is a day celebrated by the people to rejoice the end of winter. The kite flying is led from Ahmedabad, a chief city of Gujarat. It is believed to ...

10 Reasons To Attend The Hornbill Festival in Nagaland 1

Oct

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Nagaland also known as the ‘Land of festivals’, with almost 16 tribes is a state rich in cultural heritage and traditions. It is one of the ‘Seven Sisters’ of the North East. This state has one common festival which calls in all the tribes’ participation as one to bring out the beauty ...

Chhath Puja – Bihar’s Biggest Festival : 7 Things That Every Indian Should Know

Oct

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter What is Chhath Puja? An ancient Hindu festival, dedicated to Lord Surya and Chhathi Maiya (known to be the sister of Surya), Chhath Puja is unique to the states of Bihar, Jharkhand, Eastern Uttar Pradesh and the country of Nepal. It is the only Vedic festival that is dedicated to the Sun ...

Kullu Dussehra – Dates, Celebrations and Festivities 2

Oct

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Kullu, the “Valley of Gods”, is one of the most breathtakingly beautiful parts of Himachal Pradesh. This serene hill town of Northern India is famous for attracting visitors from far and wide. Also known as “Kulanthapitha”, the valley has always been a favourite destination for travellers to experience the mystical land and ...

If Indian Cities Were Teachers, What Subject Would They Teach ? 2

Sep

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter The best kind of lessons, are the ones that you learn outside the class room. This Teacher’s Day we were wondering, if we were to step out and travel around India, what would the different places teach us? What would be the subjects taught by the different destinations. And, don’t worry, we ...

Dussehra in Mysore 1

Aug

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Hidden away in Karnataka, lies the old world city of Mysore. It has a certain serene air even in the hustle bustle of the city life. When you step into the city, you’ll see the lush greenery, an old world charm with the royal touch that Mysore is known for. But what ...

Fairs and Festivals in December in India: 2016 12

Aug

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter New Year is around the corner and it’s the time of the year when you tend to reflect back at the year’s happenings. Do you feel the urge to step out and spend some time? Well if you are looking for reasons to escape or are still not able to make up your ...

A Travel Photographer Captures Rural Olympics #TWC

Jun

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter I was perched precariously with my camera gear on the crowded 4ft x 7ft roof of a guard tower at the far end of the Kila Raipur Stadium. A videographer, who had shot at Kila Raipur earlier also, had captured lion’s share of the available roof space. There were 8-10 other ...

The Ultimate List of the Top Travel Bloggers in India 168

Jun

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Update: We had released this list last year, but since then many other new bloggers have come up and few had missed this list because they were travelling at that point of time. So we have taken all the request, checked many more blogs and have added a few more which deserved to ...