Spiti is a mountain valley located high up in the Himalayas in the north eastern part of Himachal Pradesh. Spiti essentially means “The Middle Land” sitting right in between Tibet and India. Spiti is surrounded by high mountain ranges and deep valleys and the passes connecting it to the outside world are often cut off in winter due to heavy snow. Come spring and summer, the place is alive with the sound of the hills. Nomatic goat herders come to the villages to graze their Gaddi sheep and ...
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Best Heritage Sites to Visit in Karnataka
Karnataka owes its history, culture and development to several great empires and dynasties that ruled the region over the years. And it is this historical influence that makes it home to several great architectural wonders that reflect the diverse traditions and cultures of Karnataka. You can see the influences of both north and south India in its architecture and it is no wonder that is is home to one of the World Heritage sites. If you plan to go on a cultural escapade to this state, here is ...
Best Places to Visit in Pondicherry
If you are planning to unwind in a quiet laid back ambience over the weekend, or want to get away from the noise and pollution of city life, Pondicherry, in the south of India is an ideal place to check in. Pondicherry is well known for its serene beaches, spiritual touch and duty-free liquor, but its that aura of French colonial past that makes it a truly remarkable place to visit. The French influence in Pondicherry is never more pronounced than in the cobbled streets of the French quarters ...
Places to Visit in KanyaKumari
Kanyakumari is the land’s end of peninsular India. The town of Kanyakumari is a popular tourist center with people heading over to enjoy the incredible beach views and temples. The land’s end is the meeting point of three seas, the Indian Ocean, the Arabian sea and the Bay of Bengal, which means you can see the most spectacular of sunrises and sunsets here. (featured image credit) On a full moon day, you have the distinction of seeing the unique spectacle of the sun setting and the moon rising ...
Places to Visit in Ooty Where Cool Weather, Exotic Wildlife and Adventure Awaits
When you talk about India, you cannot avoid discussing the weather among other things– in particular the heat conditions that prevail during the summer. Summer temperatures in India can reach a scorching 40 degrees plus during the months of May and June with real feel conditions touching 47-49 degrees. Thankfully, during the hot days, you can take respite in a number of hill stations that are splattered across the country. In today’s post, we are going to talk about one hill station in ...