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February 12, 2023

Hampi Holi – An underrated destination to celebrate the festival of colours

Hampi is one of the best places to visit in South India for Holi celebrations. For two days, Hampi celebrates Holi with a sport of tones and shades. The vibrant environment, free-flowing colours, music, and dance create a wave that draws people from all over the world.

February 6, 2023

Escape to Artville – The Kochi Muziris Biennale Adventure

Click here to know all about the Kochi Muziris Biennale, Asia’s largest art exhibition held from December to April in Fort Kochi.

February 6, 2023

Uttar Pradesh – A Land Of Amazing Craftwork

India has been blessed with artists who create finest of handicrafts that are renowned across the world. Uttar Pradesh is no different with artists and artisans specialised in different forms of art from Agra to Varanasi.

February 6, 2023

Dwarka underwater city – Decoding the mysteries of India’s lost Atlantis

Dwarka’s archaeological and historical background is shrouded in mystery. The city’s earliest incarnation, known as the “ancient kingdom of Krishna” in the epic Mahabharata, was spread across nearly 84 km as a fortified city where the Gomti River and the Arabian Sea met.

January 24, 2023

Siddis – An African tribe in India that you have probably not heard of

The Siddis in Karnataka are an Indian ethnic minority of East African origin. But do they regard themselves as Indians or Africans?

January 12, 2023

A look at the lesser known legends of Mahashivratri

Read on to learn why we celebrate the festival, the legends of Mahashivratri, and why it is so significant.

January 3, 2023

De-mystifying India’s Magnetic Hill

Did you know that there is a place in Himalayan Kashmir that defies nature’s basic laws? It’s the Magnetic Hill in India’s Ladakh region.

December 30, 2022

Loktak Lake – The floating islands of India

The word Loktak, ‘lok’ means ‘stream’ and ‘tak’ means ‘the end.’ Its the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, located in the state of Manipur.

December 19, 2022

Bhangarh Fort – The only “legally haunted” place in India

While it was once a grand architectural marvel built by local ruler Raja Bhagwant Das, the sprawling fort and its immediate surroundings are now known as India’s most haunted location. With lots of spooky tales and myths behind it, it makes for one hell of an intriguing place to visit.

December 17, 2022

The Tragic Tale behind the Famed Nohkalikai falls

When you search for Meghalaya on the internet, you will almost always see images of the iconic Nohkalikai waterfall in Cherrapunjee. Nohkalikai Falls plays a role in a dramatic legend with a truly heartbreaking and terrible story that led to its christening.