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Jammu and Kashmir - The Crown of India

As one of the great Mughal emperors of Kashmir has quoted, "Gar firdaus ruhe zamin ast…hamin asto, hamin asto, hamin asto!" meaning- If there is a Paradise on Earth…it is here, it is here, it is here! Keep your first step in Jammu and Kashmir, and this quote gets justified itself. Fee...

Punjab - The Land of Five Rivers

Situated in the northwest part of India, Punjab is one of the most affluent states known for its rich culture, religious sentiments, and warm hospitality. Punjab was named after the five rivers, Beas, Sutlej, Chenab, Jhelum, and Ravi, which divided it into three regions - Doaba, Malwa, and Maja. Hav...

Ram Navami: Birthday of Lord Rama

Lord Rama is said to be the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu. He took birth in Ayodhya and was the son of King Dasharatha and Queen Kaushalya. Ram Navami is celebrated as the birth anniversary of Lord Rama. He had half of the divine qualities of Vishnu and was called “Maryada Purushottam,&rd...

Sindhi Festivals

Fair-festivals are the identity and heritage of any religion and culture. In our country, people from different religions and communities live in unison and celebrate festivals with love and enthusiasm. Similarly, the ‘Sindhi community’ who is living in various cities in India celebrates...

Uttarakhand - Its Facets and Aspects

From the depth of water bodies to vastness of the sky, if there is any place on the landscape of India that defines beauty, it’s Uttarakhand. Formerly known as Uttaranchal, Uttarakhand is an exquisitely beautiful state in the Northern part of India. If one wishes to plan a rejuvenating vacatio...

India at a Glance | History, Culture & Facts!

India, a southeast Asian Nation, is the seventh-largest country by area, the second-most populous country having more than 1.33 billion people, and the most populous democracy in the world. India boasts of an immensely wealthy and vibrant cultural heritage, including numerous traditions, languages, ...

McLeod Ganj - The Town of Spirituality

Located in the suburb of Kangra district of Himachal Pradesh, India, McLeod Ganj is a heaven for all nature and adventure lovers. The hills, valleys, dense vegetation, peace, and serenity is not the only highlight of this place. McLeod Ganj is widely famous for being the home of 14th Dalai Lama, alo...

Nainital - Hill Station with Exotic Life

Surrounded by the beautiful scenic glimpses and crowned by some of the most impressive mountain ranges, Nainital is undoubtedly one of the most attractive hill stations in India. Revealing beautiful aspects of nature in its pristine form - with valleys and deep blue water bodies, it has managed to ...

Kullu Manali - A worth visiting Hill Station

One of the topmost tourist states on the Indian land, Kullu Manali, invites tourism from the nooks and the corners of the world because of its significant beauty. Its high mountain peaks, its traditional and cultural heritage, a local ethnic flavor which could be traced in its festivals. Its costu...

Agartala - The Glory of Tripura

A cultural hub in the northeast, located in Western Tripura and crossed by the Haroa River, congested but relaxed, this half rural and half urban looking region is the capital as well as the largest city of Tripura. Agartala, where ‘Agar’ means a kind of oily valuable perfume tree and &l...

Khajjiar – The Mini Switzerland of India

Located in the hills of Chamba District, Himachal Pradesh, Khajjiar is a hill station, profoundly known as the mini Switzerland of India. It is located 24kms from Dalhousie, at the foothills of the Dhauladhar mountain ranges of Himalayas. Surrounded by the mountains and nature, Khajjiar is the place...

Kausani - The Switzerland of India

Kausani is a hill station and a small village in the Bageshwar district of Uttarakhand. The town is surrounded by Himalayan peaks like Trisul, Nanda Devi, and Panchchuli. The scenic beauty of Kausani is so engrossing that you’ll find yourself falling head over heels for it. Almost every part o...

Haridwar - The Gateway to Gods

Haridwar (also spelled Hardwar) is an ancient holy city and municipality in the Haridwar district of Uttarakhand. It literally means the gateway to God (Hari=God, Dwar=Gate). It is the place where the holy river Ganga enters India after originating from the Himalayas and covers a distance of just 25...

Dhanaulti - The Paradise in Disguise

Dhanaulti is a small town, a beautiful hill station, just 24 km (15 mi) from the most famous hill station of Mussoorie and 31 km (19 mi) from Chamba, in Uttarakhand. The town is known for being situated amid lofty Himalayan peaks. The region might not be a grand celebration of the hill station, but...

Explore The Colonial Heritage of Dalhousie

Dalhousie is a hill station in the Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh. It is one of the most pristine hill stations in Himachal Pradesh. It was named after British Governor-General Lord Dalhousie. Lord Dalhousie established the hill station in early 1854 and treated it as a great summer retreat. D...