Are you ready for India?
While surfing travel blogs I have come across both positive and negative comments about India. Some travelers absolutely love everything about the country. They don’t mind the crowds, the dust, the heat or the...
Author: Manjusha
Mumbai festivals: Ganesh Chathurthi
This is Mumbai’s biggest festival. Ganesh Chaturthi (also called Vinayaka Chaturthi) falls in August or September. It is celebrated in honor of Ganesh, the elephant headed god. This is a 10-day festival. During this...
Museums in Mumbai
Mumbai is a cluster of islands lying on the western coast of India. The city has several historical monuments and museums that attract visitors from all over the world. Mumbai is the melting pot...
Why I love Mumbai and why you will love it
Mumbai has been my home for over 13 years now. There is nothing special about my story. I am a Malayali married to another Malayali working in Mumbai. I accompanied my husband after our...
Most popular tourist destinations in India
India has exotic beaches, snow-capped mountains and numerous World Heritage Sites. The country has impressive wildlife too. India attracts millions of foreign visitors every year. Here are the most popular tourist destinations in the...
Seven reasons to visit India
India is the most diverse country in the world. Here languages, religious practices, customs, foods and architecture differ from place to place. The Indian culture is an amalgam of many different cultures. Diverse geography...
Mumbai festivals: Dahi Handi
This festival celebrates the birthday of India’s favorite butter thief – Krishna. Dahi Handi (dahi means curd and handy means clay pot) is celebrated in August or September. While Janmashtami or Srikrishna Jayanti (birthday...