Travel Facts and Guide

Lakshadweep Islands - Sun-kissed Beaches Lakshadweep Islands, which is not just India’s but one of the world’s most spectacular tropical island. The islands tucked away in the Laccadive Sea, a few hundred kilometers from the Indian shore, is perfect for an early summer vacation in India. These islands shine like emeralds in contrast to the cerulean waters. So get ready for a vacation in a remote location, amid beautiful scenery, with plentiful adventures. Lakshadweep is a group of some three dozen islands scattered over some 30,000 square miles (78,000 square km) of the Arabian Sea off the southwestern coast of India.The name Lakshadweep means “Hundred Thousand Islands” in the Malayalam language and also in Sanskrit. The islands of Lakshadweep are small, none exceeding 1 mile (1.6 km) in breadth; the Amindivis are the northernmost islands of the group, and Minicoy Island is the southernmost island. Almost all the inhabited islands are coral atolls. The higher eastern sides of the islan...

Shimla – The Queen of Hills Shimla  is an ideal destination to spend the summer season in India. The ‘Queen of Hill Stations’ in  Himachal Pradesh  is one of the favorite holiday getaways. Shimla  is the capital and the largest city of the Northern Indian state of Himachal Pradesh. It is s ituated at an altitude of 2,205 meters.  In 1864, Shimla was declared as the summer capital of British India.  The salubrious climate was in fact the reason that the British colonies settled here every summer.  After independence, the city became the capital of East Punjab and was later made the capital city of Himachal Pradesh.    The town is famous for pleasant walking experiences on hillsides surrounded by pine and oak forests. Things to do in Shimla: Hop on the Toy Train from Kalka to Shimla When India was under the influence of Britishers, Shimla (earlier called as Simla) was officially declared as the summer capital of the British Empire. During that ...

Rishikesh – Yoga and Adventure Rishikesh also known as  World Capital of Yoga or Gateway to the Garhwal Himalayas is located in the foothills of the Himalayas in northern India. It is also known as hub of adventures.  It is the seventh most populated city in the state of Uttarakhand. It is known as the pilgrimage town and regarded as one of the holiest places for Hindus. Hindu sages and saints have visited Rishikesh since ancient times to meditate in search of higher knowledge. Due to the religious significance of the place, non-vegetarian food and alcohol are strictly prohibited in Rishikesh. Things to do in Rishikesh: Visit ancient temples Neelkanth Mahadev Temple: The Neelkanth temple in Rishikesh is one of the most important shrines for devotees of Lord Shiva. It is one of the most popular ancient temple in Rishikesh and is perched on a hill at the height of 1330 meters, the temple is surrounded by dense forests and enclosed between the valleys of Brahmak...