India is a land of rich cultural heritage, diverse landscapes, and captivating experiences. It has become an increasingly popular destination for American tourists seeking adventure and enlightenment. This guide will help you understand the essentials of India travel, focusing primarily on the tourist e-visa, and provide helpful tips to ensure…
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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, 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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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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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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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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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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In 2003, a tiny Khasi village close to the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border shot to fame when it was declared the cleanest village in Asia. Mawlynnong, a village boasting a 90% literacy rate was home to villagers who understood and valued the importance of good civic sense. Soon, Mawlynnong became the model…
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For someone who has never been to Shillong before, figuring out where to stay can be a challenge. As I mentioned in my blog post about the things to do in Shillong, traffic in the capital city of Meghalaya is a nightmare and is comparable to what you would find…
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A couple of decades ago, I, like most Indian kids, was introduced to Cherrapunji in school. Known as the ‘wettest place on earth,’ it conjured up images of days and nights of non-stop rain, kids playing in the puddles, gushing waterfalls, and dense greenery. I’ve had Cherrapunji on my bucket…
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The gorgeous hill station of Shillong is a fascinating place to spend a couple of days or even a couple of weeks. Unlike many hill stations in India that promise peace and quiet (Lonavala, Nainital, and Ooty, for example), the capital of the northeastern state of Meghalaya, is extremely commercialized,…
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