Patiala – What I did, saw, and ate in the Royal City

The royal city of Patiala holds forts, palaces, and historic stories of Punjab’s past. Read this blog for things to see, where to eat and stay in Patiala

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Ferozepur – Travelogue, Top Attractions, and All You Need to Know

Ferozepur, the land of martyrs, is full of memorials. The place holds a special significance for being a part of the Indian freedom struggle. More on Punjab’s best travel blog

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Anntilia Inn, Ludhiana – Hotel Review

I just got back from a 2-week trip to Punjab and among all the places I visited (7 cities in total), I stayed at Ludhiana the longest. During my drive to and from Kila Raipur and also around the city, I couldn’t help but notice how many wedding and banquet…

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India’s Rural Olympics – The Kila Raipur Games – Tips, Planning and More

As much as I try to, it’s rare for me to be in a place at a time when they have a festival going on. I’ve tried planning trips to Arunachal Pradesh for several Ziro Festivals, to Varanasi for Dev Diwali, and even to Kerala during Onam. But it was…

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Planning a trip to Anandpur Sahib? This will help!

Anandpur Sahib in Punjab was founded in 1665 and is a holy city for the Sikh community. A couple of weeks ago, during my trip to the state, I made a one-day stop at this sacred destination, in between my stays in the cities of Chandigarh and Ludhiana. Here’s everything I…

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Exploring Chandigarh – The City Beautiful

The first time I set foot in Chandigarh, I was beyond impressed. A city with wide roads, an abundance of greenery, and well-planned areas for markets, restaurants, and schools – compared to the other Indian cities I had been to, this was like chalk and cheese. The city’s tagline ‘The…

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Cycle Tours with City On Pedals to experience Amritsar Beyond The Golden Temple

Come rain or shine, Amritsar is always abuzz with tourists. And its crowning glory, the Golden Temple, is what draws most of the crowd. But like in every city, there are surprises abound for those who explore. And I found out that there’s no better way to explore Amritsar than…

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RESTAURANT GUIDE TO CHANDIGARH

Chandigarh’s largely underrated, but burgeoning food scene encompasses a slew of local family-owned food joints, many of which have been around for decades. And with any new-age city, the hunger for trendy cafés and fine dining restaurants is on the rise. While the locals know the best places to go…

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