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A Home Away from Home – Chanoud Garh Heritage Homestay

The grand entrance at the Chanoud Garh Heritage hotel awaits your arrival to welcome you to the world of royals. 77 km away from Jodhpur in Rajasthan, is a small town called Pali. A place, where everywhere you look, you see the wooded Aravalli mountains and colourfully dressed people. The[…]

New Zones Open in Ranthambore National Park

Great news for all our wildlife enthusiasts! The Forest Department has issued a notification to open Zone 6 – 10 of Ranthambore National Park from 1st August 2016. Now these zones will remain open for both shifts throughout the season and travellers will be able to explore them via safaris.[…]

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[…]

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[…]

Air Asia launches new flight in the North-East

AirAsia will be launching its flight services from Guwahati to Imphal later this month. Starting from the 25th of June there will be a daily flight leaving from Guwahati for Imphal. There is immense tourism potential in Imphal and with this new and affordable travel route, the area is expected[…]

Taj Mahal in the Moonlight

The Union Ministry of Culture has agreed to allow the night time viewing of Taj Mahal from a new and stunning view point. This view point is behind the Taj Mahal and across the Yamuna, in Mehtab Bagh, an ancient Mughal garden. There is also talks of having night markets[…]