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The top 25 scenic train routes in India
Guest blogger Arnab Maity takes a look at the 25 most scenic train routes in India, discovering routes that take in some unique and spectacular landscapes.
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13. March 2012
Holi Festival
Holi, also known as the festival of colours is celebrated with great fanfare with people throwing coloured powder at each other as part of the festivities. We choose some of our favourite images of the 2012 Holi festival.
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15. February 2012
Travelling on the Tea Trail
Stories unfold and friendships are forged over a cup of tea in India. Enjoy the warm hospitality mixed in a piping hot cup of tea while on your travels.
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7. February 2012
India Craft Destinations
Indian handicrafts include textiles, jewellery, paintings and masonry. Visit the artisans to watch them create their art and pick up some beautiful authentic souvenirs.
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23. December 2011
A Call to the Heavenly Abode, Badrinath
Guest blogger Arti shares her photos and experiences of a trip to Badrinath in Uttarakhand to celebrate the festival of Diwali.
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15. September 2011
Best places to enjoy India nightlife
After battling whole new stimuli of smells, sounds and sights of India, you will want to relax! We pick out the top seven spots to enjoy India nightlife!
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16. December 2010
They do. In style and in India: A look into celebrity weddings
With the media full of whispers of another celebrity wedding to tale place in India we discover what is it about Rajasthan and Hindu wedding traditions that are drawing all the A-list entertainers from the west to the east?
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15. September 2010
Activities to try in a homestay: Indian cookery
Food is an integral part of the Indian life. Discover why cooking in India is not about slaving over a hot stove.
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23. August 2010
Learn Hindi: Essential phrases for travellers
Travellers will find that most people asscoiated with the tourism industry in India speak or at least understand English. Standard Hindi is the official language of India and is the most widely spoken of India's scheduled languages. It can be useful to learn a little Hindi to help enhance your travels. Here is a handy list of keywords and phrases that will help you have a comfortable stay in India.
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17. May 2010
Spring and summer festivals in India
Festivals in India are an integral part of life and are often colourful and lavish celebrations. Planning a trip to coincide with a festival in India offers a unique experience and plenty of colourful photo opportunities.
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Choose from 300 beautiful homestays, hand selected for quality and safety in some of India's most beautiful destinations. View full colour photographs and detailed descriptions on mahindrahomestays.com.
9. May 2012
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