The ‘Silicon Valley’ of India Bengaluru (earlier Bangalore) is a fabulously cosmopolitan city. Besides a great climate, it also has an amazing drinking and dining scene and stunning Victorian-era architecture. Plus, it’s blessed with a modern metro system. This is a blessing since the Kempegowda International Airport lies at least 40 km (24.8 mi) from…
Frenetic, fabulous Mumbai holds a bunch of fitting titles. Its the City of Dreams, the Financial Capital of India, and the Gateway of India, and these are just some of its monikers. It’s a hotspot for tourists, boasts a thriving nightlife, and simply doesn’t seem to stop. Also, right in the middle of this vertical…
Maximum City, City of Dreams, and “Maya Nagari” or City of Illusions Mumbai throbs with an energy that is as fantastic as it is frenetic. The vertical city is actually a merger of seven islands and has been an important marine port forever. Mumbai is not just India’s financial and economic capital but also home…
The ‘Blue City’ Jodhpur, also known as ‘Sun City,’ basks in the glory of the beautiful Thar desert. The lovely desert city sits in the shade of the rocky outcrop that is Mehrangarh Fort, one of the largest castles in the world, and is a Tetris-like maze of shimmering medieval streets. Heritage structures in Jodhpur…
The splendidly enchanting desert-fortress city of Jaisalmer in Rajasthan, India is an exotic mirage rising from the golden sands of the Thar Desert. There’s so much to explore within and outside the walls of the ‘Golden City.’ There are majestic Havelis, royal palaces, traditional handicrafts, and, of course, the gorgeous Sam sand dunes. The best…
Goa is a kaleidoscopic blend of Portuguese and Indian cultures, sweetened by the sun, sand, sea, seafood, spirituality, and susegad! This pocket-sized paradise, a.k.a. sunshine state is everyone’s favorite getaway, and even more so now. Whether it’s the long and beautiful coastline, hippie markets, Portuguese villages, or green fields, Goa’s charm is boundless. Making it all…
The 16th-century holy city of Amritsar is the most revered city in Sikhism and one of the most religious cities in the world. It is home to the stunning Harmandir Sahib, better known as the Golden Temple, one of the world’s most extraordinary sights. The ornate temple, which is the holiest shrine in Sikh culture,…
Straddling a large bend of the holy Yamuna River is the gorgeous city of Agra. It’s famed as the legendary home of the marble mausoleum of Taj Mahal, which is an immortal ode to love. The magical allure of the stunning UNESCO World Heritage Site draws travelers like moths to a chalk-white flame. And no…