Alchi, at an altitude of 3,120 meters, has one of the oldest temples in the Ladakh region. It is situated by the banks of the Indus river on the way from Leh to Kargil at about 70 kms from Leh.…

Rajasthan is also known as the Land of Kings this state is literally the life of India. The entire state is so huge that one will need days to explore the entire place. From deserts to holy lakes to the…

Arunachal Pradesh is also known as the Land of the Dawn-Lit Mountains or the Orchid State of India or even the Paradise of the Botanists. It is one of the most popular destinations in Northeast India and considered to be the…

One of the most recommended places to visit when you are driving along the Leh-Srinagar highway is the Lamayuru Monastery. Lamayuru is roughly 100 km before Leh, right after Fotu la, the highest pass on the Srinagar Leh highway. The…

Goooaaaaa!!! It might be the smallest state in India, but that doesn't stop it from being one of the most loyally crowded places in the country. There is something for all sorts of travelers in Goa, from white powdery beaches…

Located in the Kargil region, the Zanskar Valley is a relatively offbeat and undeveloped destination. In the 10th century, the Guge Kingdom of Tibet had control over the Zanskar Valley along with Ladakh along with large amounts of land in…

Assam, also known as the gateway to Northeast India is located in the South Eastern Himalayas along the Brahmaputra and Barak river valleys. This state has a diversified background and owes its name to the Ahom Dynasty that ruled over…

Coorg is the older name of Kodagu, a district in the state of Karnataka. In Coorg, the local people are known as the Kodavas and they are traditionally land-owning agriculturists with martial customs. Did you know that the Kodavas are the…

Assam, the gateway to Northeast is known for its tea gardens, wildlife, its silk production, the mighty Brahmaputra, and for its traditional handicrafts and cultures apart from its splendid natural beauty. The beautiful state is also very tourist-friendly and caters…

Tourism in Northeast India has seen steady growth over the last decade or so and it continues to attract travelers from all over the world. Due to proximity to borders with China, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Bangladesh, a lot of the…