FestivalsDiwali

The five day festival of Diwali meaning ‘row of lights’, is a major festival celebrated by Hindus, Sikhs and Jains in India and Nepal. The festival falls on Amavasya day (new moon day) in the month of Ashwin on the Hindu calendar. Ea... More...

OthersBihar

Admittedly, Bihar currently suffers from a reputation of endemic lawlessness and rampant corruption, and is one of India's poorest and most backward States. However, Bihar is a land of great mythological and historical importance with great con... More...

FestivalsChhath Puja

Chhath Puja is a festival mainly celebrated in Bihar, dedicated to the sun god. It is a kind of thanksgiving to the sun god or Surya Dev. However Chhath is possibly the only festival in India where the setting sun is worshipped. The sun is thank... More...

OthersFestivals of India

Buddhist festivals celebrated in India include:

• Buddha Purnima
• Hemis Gompa
• Losar
• Ullambana

Christian festivals celebrated in India include:

• New Year
• Christ... More...

DestinationsGwalior

Situated on the northern most tip of the state, with convenient access to Agra and Delhi, Gwalior is a perfect starting point to discover Madhya Pradesh if one is visiting from the north.  Gwalior's skyline is dominated by the massive and b... More...

DestinationsHaridwar

The Ganges’ descent into the plains from the Himalayas begins in Haridwar (also spelled Hardwar). The name means ‘Dwar of Hari’ or ‘Gateway to God’. As such, Haridwar has a unique status as one of the seven holiest ... More...

DestinationsJoshimath

Joshimath, derived form the word Jyotirmath is a hill station, and a gateway to several key spiritual and wilderness destinations in Uttarkhand including:  Badrinath, Valley of Flowers National Park, Hemkund Sahib, and Nanda Devi National P... More...

FestivalsKali Puja

Kali Maa is the ferocious form of Maa Durga and was born from the forehead (brow) of Maa Durga as “Kali Bhoi Nashini” to save the earth and heavens from the cruelty of demons. She is worshipped as Mother Goddess and a symbol of Shakt... More...

FestivalsKartika Purnima

Kartika Purnima celebrates the power of Lord Shiva.  It is believed that Lord Shiva killed the demon Tripusara on this day and therefore Shiva Temples are crowded with devotees to celebrate the event. Kartika Purnima also coincides with the... More...

FestivalsKarva Chauth

Karva Chauth is considered to be an important and auspicious day for married women of north India. Married women dress up in their best finery, with henna-decked hands, bindis, colorful bangles and the best of jewelery to celebrate this day with... More...

DestinationsMathura

Mathura is located at a distance of 145 km South East from the city of Delhi. It covers an area of about 3800 sq km and is the birth place of Lord Krishna.

The entire area also known as Brajbhoomi is now divided into smaller towns, o... More...

DestinationsPatna

Patna the capital of the state of Bihar and the second largest metro in eastern India is situated on the south bank of the River Ganges.

The name Patna is believed to come from various sources. According to one belief Patna is derive... More...

FestivalsPushkar Camel Fair

The small and sleepy town of Pushkar, about 14 km from Ajmer comes becomes a riot of colour and tradition during the annual Pushkar Camel Fair (or "Pushkar Mela") - Asia's largest cattle fair.

Surrounded by hills on three sides and a... More...