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Heritage Property

Sardargarh Heritage Hotel

A relaxed few days spent in one of the most spectacular forts of Rajasthan makes a perfect getaway for those passionate about history and wishing to take a step back in time, to the days of Indian royalty. Located in Rajasmand, 93 km from Udaipur airport is the Sardargarh Fort[…]

The Paradesi Synagogue in Cochin

Jewish Synagogue, Cochin Now Open on Fridays

We are delighted to share the news that the Jewish synagogue in Cochin is now open to visitors on Fridays too.  The visitors are now allowed from 1000 Hrs 1300 Hrs on all Fridays.   No visits after 1300 hrs on Fridays.  The monument will remain closed SATURDAYS on account of[…]

Bangaram Island Beach, Lakshadweep

Top 7 Indian Beaches

India is fortunate enough to have approximately 7,000kms of coastline, so naturally we have some spectacular beaches on the mainland, as well as the small islands of the Indian Ocean. Beaches in India aren’t just places for swimming and sunbathing – many have sacred temples and pilgrimage sites too. From[…]

Bateshwar Animal Fair (7-10 Nov 2015)

Looking for an offbeat festival to explore?  ​The Bateshwar Animal Fair which is the 2nd largest animal fair (after Sonepur) is happening from the 7th – 10th of November. The fair has been going on since the 1840s. It starts with the trading of animals and progresses over a period[…]

Albert Hall Museum, Jaipur opened for night viewing

Albert Hall Museum at Jaipur opened for night viewing from 12th September, 2015. We have been informed by our Chapter Chairman, Rajasthan that towards Rajasthan State Government’s efforts for promoting, Night Tourism, the Albert Hall Museum at Jaipur has opened for night viewing for the first time in its history from[…]

Contest

Win a Free Holiday !

Win a Free Luxury Holiday for 2 in 2 Easy Steps ANNOUNCING: The ‪#‎FHPerfectGetaway Contest. 1) Simply tell us your idea of a Perfect Getaway and 2) We’ll whisk 1 lucky winner and a plus one off for a perfect getaway Far Horizon style (think sunsets from swimming pools and[…]

Five Tips to Stay Fit on a Trip

Going on a trip should not translate to mean that your fitness plans go completely out of shape. Travelling is the time when we can lose all that we’ve gained , in terms of fitness, and actually gain all that (weight) we’ve lost. In fact with little planning, travellers can easily incorporate[…]

5 Places to Celebrate Dusshera in India

Dussehra Dussehra is an India wide Hindu festival that celebrates the victory of the good over the bad, in remembrance of Rama’s victory over Ravana, from the Hindu text The Ramayana. The Ramayana, which originated in the second century BC, tells the story of Rama (incarnation of the god Vishnu) who defeats the[…]