When you think of a holiday destination for a fun time with friends or a relaxed vacation with family then beaches are the best option. However tempting Bali or Philippines might sound to you, doesn’t be disappointed if you don’t have the budget to travel abroad for holidays. India has a range of exciting beach activities. Sometimes it become difficult […]
Popular Hill Stations in Karnataka
Hill Station in IndiaStanding on a hillock one might see the world from a different perspective. Away from the madding crowd one might just plunge deep into the silences of the lone life on the hills of Karnataka, the state which is known for its mystically serene hills and valleys. While on a trip to these destinations one can enjoy the hues of […]
Gujarat Geography, History and Culture
GujaratGeographics Location: Extreme West of India Capital: Gandhinagar Main Language: Gujarati Dialects: Gamadia, Kathiyawadi, Kharwa, Khakari and Parsi. Area: 196,077 sq. km and its coastline extends to a length of 1,600 km. Terrain: Mountainous landscape is majority as Aravalli range of mountains exists in Gujarat. Forested land is also evident as, 7.46% of the total area of the state is […]
Languages of Gujarat
GujaratAt a Glance: Region: Gujarat Belongs From: Sanskrit Major Languages: Hindi, Gujarati and Kachchhi (Kutchi) Important Components: Mahatma Gandhi, Narsinh Mehta Gujarat’s official and local languages are Hindi and Gujarati. As Gujarati language is their regional language, most of the people’s mother tongue language is Gujarati. Their also many people who speaks other language, but they are irrelevant. The people […]
Religions in Maharashtra
MaharashtraMaharashtra is the second most populous state of India. With a huge population of 96,752,247, the state is known for diverse religions that are known to exist here. There are people belonging to different religions and castes. Though the majority is inhabited by Hindus; people belonging to other religions like Christianity, Sikhism, Jainism etc are also present in large number. […]
Snake Festival (Nag Panchami), Maharashtra
FestivalsAt a Glance: Region: Maharashtra, Battis Shirala Festival Duration: Eight to Ten days Major Attraction: Show of Snake Snake festival, which is known as Nagpanchami. This snake festival is all about worshipping the snake. As per the Hindu religion, God is in nature’s every aspect, like that people believe snake as god and there is one more reason behind worshipping […]
Lesser Known Places in kashmir That Are Truly Hidden Gems
KashmirThe splendid and exotic natural beauty of Jammu and Kashmir has earned it the metaphor of ‘heaven on earth’. Passionate nature lovers from far and wide travel to the vale of Kashmir each year to drink its beauty to the lees. Apart from the commonly visit-able places of Jammu and Kashmir popular among tourists, there are some hidden, less known […]
Pune Festival Maharashtra
FestivalsAt a Glance: Region: Maharashtra, Pune Established By: Maharashtra Tourism Development Duration of Festival: Eight to ten days Showcase Of: Dance & Songs, Tradition, culture, art, customs etc. Pune festival, the real autobiography of cultural Pune; this phrase is suitable to express what Pune festival is all about. This festival is one of the huge and famous festivals of Pune. […]