India Travel

Leopold Café founded by Iranis in 1871 was named after a Belgium King. This airy, bright, friendly, and inexpensive café is a hot favorite among the backpacker travelers.

Dec 13, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Peshwa Udyan Zoo with its many species of animals and birds; its temple, lake and garden, is considered to be a great picnic spot. It draws a lot of tourists year round.

Dec 9, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Goddess Ambareshwari known by many names is the presiding deity of the temple and is widely considered as the reigning deity of Pune.

Dec 9, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Women travellers in India should pay attention to local dress code for two reasons: to avoid sexual harassment and to avoid looking disrespectful.

Dec 7, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

India's Hawa Mahal in Jaipur is a perfect blend of Rajputana and Mughal architectural style, with its 953 windows which keep the palace cool with the blowing winds.

Dec 6, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

The 17th century Omkareshwar temple is reminiscent of the art and architecture prevalent in India during that point of time, and one of the oldest Shiva temples in Pune.

Dec 5, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

The Mahatma Phule Museum in Pune represents a massive range of arts and crafts that are intrinsically connected with our life and everyday living.

Dec 4, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

This beautiful hill-station located in the southern part of the Western Ghats mountain range is one of the popular tourist attractions in South India.

Dec 3, 2009 - Prem Anand

The edifice of Shinde's Chhatri in Pune can be regarded as a great architectural achievement which combines daunting austerity with beauty and splendor.

Dec 3, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Parvati Hill and Parvati Temple are heritage structures quite famous in Pune. They are a symbol of India's religious beliefs and history.

Dec 1, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Vishrambaug Wada epitomizes the rich ancient Indian past under the Marathas. The structure in the Peshwai architecture style evolved under the patronage of Peshwas.

Nov 29, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

The introduction to a series of articles about travel in India, and a mini travel guide to this vast and wonderful country.

Nov 24, 2009 - Shreya Sanghani

Hidden in the heart of the city at Shivajinagar on the Jungli Maharaj Road, Pune, is this wonderful rock-cut temple called Pataleshwar Temple.

Nov 24, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Jotiba temple in Kolhapur is one of the12 Jyotirlingas and is dedicated to Jotiba or Dattatreya - an incarnation of three primary Gods - Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh.

Nov 23, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

India travel can be rough, but it doesn't have to be. In fact, an India luxury vacation can give you a glimpse into the life of Indian royalty.

Nov 21, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Operation Shanti helps street children and their mothers in the South Indian city of Mysore and provides food and medical care to the city's poorest.

Nov 16, 2009 - Satu Susanna Rommi

Mumbai or Bombay, however you call it, has so much to offer. From food to exotic sights, this city packs a lot of punch and is sure to bring light to anyone's life.

Nov 15, 2009 - Priya Ravindran

The head quarter of Peshwas, Shaniwarwada symbolizes Pune's culture. its walls still hide old intrigues, buried treasures, power games and love stories of a bygone era.

Nov 14, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

India is a fascinating place to travel, but female tourists may find themselves in unsafe situations. Knowledge and planning go a long way toward safety in India.

Nov 10, 2009 - Rebecca Livermore

Dilli Haat is a treasure house of Indian culture, handicrafts and ethnic cuisine from different parts of India offering tourists an exposure of the country.

Nov 9, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Safaris, elephant rides and countless species of animals and birds, all make the rain forest wildlife sanctuaries in Wayanad, Kerala a great adventure travel destination.

Nov 6, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

Besides being a vehicle for the spread of Buddha's teachings, the sheer size, grandeur and architectural style of the Global Vipassana Pagoda attract visitors

Nov 4, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Kerala travel is complete only with a visit to Wayanad, the land of hills, forests and waterfalls, the perfect destination for adventure holidays and green travel.

Nov 1, 2009 - Lakshmi Ananth

"I have lit an everlasting incense stick. I want people to enjoy the perfume," said Kelkar as a tribute to the grandeur of a bygone era

Nov 1, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan

Some important scenes of Sir Richard Attenborough's film 'Gandhi' was shot on the campus of the Aga Khan palace at Pune in India

Oct 29, 2009 - Shanti Mahadevan