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Things to see and do in Darjeeling

Spring and early summer (March – May) are the best times to visit Darjeeling. This hill station remains pleasantly cool during these hot summer months that leave the rest of the country scorched.  Sea...

Gudi Padwa or Ugadi 2016

When: April 8, 2016 Where: Maharashtra, Karnataka and Manipur Gudi Padwa is the Maharashtrian New Year. This festival is also celebrated in Karnataka and some other parts of South India where it is called...

Vadakkunnathan Temple

Shiva here is popularly known as Vadakkunnathan (The Lord of the North). His abode is the Kailash in the Himalayas. Since the Himalayas are to the north of India, this name probably refers to...

Dak Bungalows

There is something incredibly charming about hills and forests. They inspire awe and fear. Staying at a Dak bungalow is a great way to experience the hilly life. The state of Uttarakhand has several...

Mussoorie: The Queen of Hill Stations

Uttarakhand has two hugely popular hill stations – Nainital and Mussoorie. It is hard to say which one is the best. Perched on a 2km high hilltop, Mussoorie is called the ‘Queen of Hill...

Things to see and do in Nainital

Nainital is one of the most beautiful and most popular hill stations in India. It is in the North Indian state of Uttarakhand. Nainital is part of the Kumaon foothills of outer Himalayas. Nainital...

Top 10 hill stations in India

Summer is here. Now is the time to plan a trip to the hills. India has numerous hill stations. Escape to one of them this summer. Most hill stations in the country have beautiful...