With the influx of local and foreign tourists in the Ladakh region, during the summer season the hotels are packed and it can be hard to find the quiet ambience you might be looking for. Explore before the peak tourist…
National Parks of India – Hemis National Park
The stunningly beautiful Hemis National Park is located in the Eastern part of Ladakh, Jammu & Kashmir. It is the only national park in India north of the Himalayas and lies at an altitude of up to 6,930m above sea…
Ladakh tourism: Things to do in this wild land of wonders
Some of the most stunning landscapes in India can be found in one place, Ladakh where there are many natural wonders. The tricky terrain of Ladakh has kept it a secret from tourists until recently. Now it stands as one…
The Hemis Festival in Leh, Ladakh
Hemis Monastery is a Tibetan Buddhist monastery in Ladakh (in the northern state of Jammu and Kashmir). Located 45 km from Leh, the 300 year old monastery is home to the famous Hemis festival, which falls in June or July…
India Fact: Leh’s Magnetic Hill
At an altitude of 14,000 feet, there is a place in Leh which gives new meaning to the phrase “magnetic attraction.” In this famous spot you will find the usual laws of gravity are defied by a strange phenomenon. Switch off…
Ladakh tourism: Things to do in this wild land of wonders
Some of the most stunning landscapes in India can be found in one place, Ladakh where there are many natural wonders. The tricky terrain of Ladakh has kept it a secret from tourists until recently. Now it stands as one…
Best place to go trekking in India
When it comes to trekking in India, visitors will be spoilt for choice. From the arduous terrain of Ladakh to the more tame ones in Himachal and Uttarakhand, there really is something for everyone. Trekking is a common activity in…
Get Festive in an Indian Summer: July Festivals in India
During the Indian summer a series of monsoon festivals waft through the country in the month of July. Here are some of the July festivals in India that will be a definite trip highlight. If you can’t stretch yourself across…
Indian Festivals in September
Almost the entire country comes together in an effusive welcome for the month of September and it is a great season for travelling across the country. Colourful festivals are accompanied by singing, dancing and delicious feasts so get the camera…