Indians are passionate about cooking. Their passion for cooking gave birth to some of the world-famous Indian chefs, such as Vikas Khanna, Madhur Jaffrey, Sanjeev Kapoor, and others. Indian dishes have their unique aromas and flavors. Spices like garam masala, panch phoron, dhansak masala, ajwain, cloves, cardamom, dhania, dalchini and tamarind make the dishes unique. Try these most popular extra-...

We visited the city of Fatehpur Sikri on our way to Agra. We really enjoyed exploring this unique historical place. In this post, you will find everything you need to know for a visit to Fatehpur Sikri. History This magnificent fortified ancient city, 40 km west of Agra, was the short-lived capital of the Mughal empire between 1572 and 1585, during the reign of Emperor Akbar. Earlier, Akbar had visited...

It is not very often that life gives you an opportunity to travel around India on board a luxury train. But when it happens, you need to pack your bag and go for it in a heartbeat. And that is precisely what I did. I have never been to India before, and it has always been a country that fascinated me with its vibrant culture and beautiful architecture. ➡Best Rajasthan Itinerary India has the 4th most...

Udaipur, India, often referred to as the Venice of the East, is known for its beautiful lakes and palaces. It is also considered one of the most romantic cities in all of India! Because Udaipur is fairy small and quiet, you can easily explore it in a 2 Day Udaipur Itinerary. And if you’re already planning on exploring the state of Rajasthan, it’s an easy add-on. Here are my top places to visit in Udaipur,...

North Indian Food in Hindi : नार्थ इंडियन फ़ूड भारत में सबसे अधिक पसंद किये जाने वाले खाने में से एक है जिसे लगभग भारत के सभी हिस्सों में पसंद किया जाता है। उत्तर भारत का खान पान की बात करें तो यहाँ जाड्यातर शाकाहारी खाना पसंद किया जाता है लेकिन ऐसा भी नही है उत्तर भारत के प्रसिद्ध खाने में मांसाहारी खाना शामिल नही है। भारत के अन्य व्यंजनों की तुलना में उत्तर भारतीय भोजन अधिक समृद्ध, स्वादिष्ट और लोकप्रिय...

The diversity across the 29 states of India is perhaps why no place quite does a festival like India. Whether it’s glittering elephants or dousing each other in dust, they’ve swapped the traditional festival glamping for serious festival greatness – perfect for keen photographers or anyone looking to experience a festival beyond headliners and wellies. Here are just 10 of the major festivals of India...

With celestial carvings, epigraphs and vernacular design elements, temples like Tungnath, Somnath, Dilwara and more, are truly one-of-a-kind destinations 1. Brihadeshwara Temple, Thanjavur, Tamil Nadu Built by Raja Raja Chola I in 1,002 AD, the magnificent Brihadeshwara Temple is deeply embedded in the Dravidian architectural legacy as a tribute to Lord Nataraja. Perched along the shores of the Cauvery,...

"If I have borne the harshness of winter with you , I do deserve the fragrance of your spring." The spring is the metaphorical reminder of life itself, astonishingly beautiful yet fleeting. In Kashmir, if the autumn is about the blushing chinars; winter ,a fairyland draped in the white, then pink almond blossoms is surely the melody of spring in the valley . Spring season is called ‘Sonth’ in Kashmiri,...

We absolutely love finding unique train journeys to experience around the globe, and when we saw that the historic UNESCO World Heritage toy train was on our On The Go Tours itinerary we were unbelievably excited to hop onboard! This railway, that winds you up through rugged mountains, was built by the British in 1903 to provide access to their summer capital of Shimla. This is now deemed one of the...

भारत के पूर्वोतर राज्यों में कबीलाई लोग सालों से नदी पार करने के लिए एक ख़ास तरह के पुल का सहारा लेते हैं | इन पुलों को रूट ब्रिज कहते हैं, क्योंकि ये एक ख़ास तरह के लचीले रबड़ के पेड़ की जड़ों से बनते हैं | रबड़ के पेड़ की जड़ों को पान की बेल के साथ आपस में पिरो कर पुल बनाया जाता है, जो वक़्त के साथ और भी ज़्यादा मज़बूती से आपस में गुंथता जाता है | वैसे तो ऐसे पुल समूचे पूर्वोतर में ही मिलते हैं, पर मेघालय...