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How to best explore the Kerala Backwaters

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To those who are familiar with the God’s Own Country, Kerala’s treasures can be a treat for the sore eyes. Lush greenery, quaint canals and lagoons along with the inner connect with nature, one loves heading here when they look forward to escaping the madness of the urban life. The picturesque line up of the water bodies starts from Kochi to Kollam. However, the most popular spot along the backwaters is Allepey. Therefore it’s no wonder Alleppey has become synonymous with Kerala backwaters.  Many flock to stay at the Alleppey beach resorts to get the best of both worlds with a pristine beach and tranquil backwaters only a little further ahead. Wounding through the magnanimous Vembanad lake, the backwaters are popularly used by the locals for irrigation, transportation and fishing purposes. Come in the right season and you will witness the grand snake boat races that attracts thousands of people from across the state along with tourists. and is a star-studded affair....

Places in Uttarakhand You Never Knew Existed

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Planning a vacation in India primarily leads us to two places. The sandy, glistening beaches of South India immediately hits us like a wave and the misty mountains of the North never fail to capture our awe. However, a lot of people crave for more travelling options beyond the usual Nainital road trips or the same lake views that one finds when they visit the latter. This is why Uttarakhand tourism has been really active in promoting places that have not been visited much by tourists but offer the serenity and calmness that the people crave during a vacation. Whether it is an escapade with your friends or that treks in Uttarakhand you have been planning for months, the state will never disappoint you with its well kept secrets that are finally emerging as popular travel destinations. Mukteshwar Nainital has a lot of places around it that are virtually unexplored and therefore a safe haven for tourists trying to escape the bustle of the busy town. Mukteshar is one of ...

Why Udaipur Should Be Your Next Vacation Spot

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North India owes most of its tourism mainly to two reasons-- the mountains and the palaces. While the high mountains are contained in the Himalayas, the lower hills stretch down to the land of sand & colour, which also happens to be full of palaces.   Yes, you guessed it right! You’ve reached the magical land of Rajasthan which is loved by Indians and foreigners alike. The city that stands out shining, which is remarkably built around lakes with pristine palaces is one you can not miss- Udaipur. Known for it’s food, the culture, the art, the monuments, it is a must visit attraction. Read on to know why: The perfect balance Udaipur is one of those very few places which is a mix of rapid industrialization and technological influx, yet happens to maintain its affiliation with it’s deep historical roots. Visit any place in the beautiful city, and you’ll track men in suits but their pagdis and moustache intact singing ballads of the pride they take in their history. ...