Kumarakom – Houseboat Odyssey

December 12, 2008 by  
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Kumarakom was a tiny fishing hamlet on the banks of the Vembanad Lake till the authorities discovered its tourist potential and made it into one of the most sought after tourist retreats. The whole of Kerala state is known for its natural beauty, especially its backwaters and Kumarakom occupies a pride of place among the locations in Kerala where one can enjoy the natural beauty of a backwater and the leisure activities it offers. Read more

Kashmir – Paradise Lost

December 11, 2008 by  
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Situated on the northern most borders of India is the state of Jammu and Kashmir. This state borders Pakistan and Chinese occupied Tibet on either side making this state a very strategically indispensable sector to India. Kashmir is in the northern half of this state and this part is called as India’s Switzerland. Read more

Darjeeling – The Real Queen of the Hills

December 9, 2008 by  
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Called the ‘Queen of hill stations’ Darjeeling is a scenic valley situated in the north eastern Himalayan ranges of India. It was part of the state of Sikkim before it was handed over to the East India Company by the king of Sikkim in 1835. Read more

Rajasthan – Desert Romance

November 8, 2008 by  
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Rajasthan evokes many thoughts in the minds of the people when they hear the word mentioned. There is a continuous mixed feeling of passion, romance, adventure, heroism and melancholy associated with this big state situated on the north western borders of India, landlocked between Pakistan and the Indian states of Punjab, Haryana and Gujarat. Read more