Ooty is a beautiful hillstation in south India. It is carpeted by lush greenery and fairly untouched landscapes. Often referred to as the Queen of Hillstations, Ooty draws a large number of tourists every year, attracted by it's natural beauty and perfect picnic spots. We discover some of the best places to visit in Ooty.
Continue reading...30. August 2010
The word Maharashtra comes from the words Maha meaning Great and Rashtra meaning Nation, and as the name suggests is an enormous state. It's home of the Hindi film industry and in September, it's the host for two stunning Hindu festivals. Now, just in time to pack your bags and lenses for the events, we bring you reasons why Maharashtra is our destination of the month for September.
Continue reading...23. August 2010
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.
Continue reading...20. August 2010
Vote for the winner of the August 2010 photo of the month. The theme for this month was inspired by Kerala and here are the five stunning photos we have short listed for you to choose the winner from.
Continue reading...19. August 2010
You’ve read all about the India homestays experience, discovered unique activities you can enjoy in homestays and seen the pictures. Now you can also get a guided video tour from the hosts allowing you discover what a homestay is really like.
Continue reading...16. August 2010
For most people Delhi is the gateway to India. As much as the city itself has to offer to guests there are plenty of beautiful cities and places to visit just a few hours from it, perfect for creating a multi centre break. We've chosen ten places for you to consider.
Continue reading...6. August 2010
Staying in one of Mahindra’s unique homestays is an experience in itself. But many homestays organise experiences and activities for guests, which range from exciting and challenging to relaxed and fun. Here is a list of six activities to give you a unique Indian holiday experience.
Continue reading...4. August 2010
Kerala is simply stunning all year round. There is no real best time to visit Kerala but there are some advantages to planning your trip for August. Find out why we've made Kerala our destination of the month for August.
Continue reading...29. July 2010
Srinagar, the capital of the northernmost state of Jammu and Kashmir is famous for its lakes and houseboats. There are plenty of sights to take in and things to do and it is also a great place to shop for Kashmiri handicrafts. Our Srinagar tourism guide lists the highlights.
Continue reading...20. July 2010
Vote for the winner of the July 2010 photo of the month. The theme for this month was the monsoon and there were so many entries that we have selected nine amazing photos for you to choose the winner from.
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1. September 2010
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