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India Travel Blog June 2009 Archive

By Sharell Cook, About.com Guide to India Travel

Photo of the Week - Orccha Temples

Monday June 29, 2009
Orccha is a small village, tucked away on the banks of the Betwa river, in India's central state of Madhya Pradesh. It attracts visitors with its wonderfully preserved ancient palaces ... Read More

Gay Pride Marches in India

Sunday June 28, 2009
www.flickr.com user Oquendo Traditionally, India hasn't been a very gay friendly country. Homosexuality still officially remains illegal in India, however support and acceptance of it is growing. This is evidenced by ... Read More

Bizarre Rituals to Bring the Monsoon Rain in India

Wednesday June 24, 2009
Mating frogs in India. www.flickr.com user Karmalize The rain gods haven't been kind this monsoon season in India. While the monsoon arrived a week early in Kerala, in late May, ... Read More

Blog Carnival: Train Travel Around the World

Tuesday June 23, 2009
Toy train in India.www.flickr.com user Nomad Tales There's nothing like a train trip to reveal normally unseen parts of a country. Therefore, those who appreciate train travel will love this week's ... Read More

Discounts on Treatments at Kerala Ayurvedic Spas

Monday June 22, 2009
Ayurvedic treament at Ayurkshethra.www.flickr.com user kruain J&B The current monsoon season is the best time to experience the health benefits of India’s ancient art of ayurvedic medicine. However, ... Read More

Splash 2009: Monsoon Carnival in Wayanad Kerala

Sunday June 21, 2009
Monsoon in Wayanad Kerala.www.flickr.com user Lensman vishy The best way to appreciate the monsoon season in India is to embrace it and have fun. That's exactly what will be happening in ... Read More

Discover Fruit Wine and Other Delights at Kasauli

Saturday June 20, 2009
Fruit wine and jam at Kasauli.Kulpreet Yadav Kasauli is a quiet little town that's nestled into the Himalayas, in India's picturesque state of Himachal Pradesh. Famous Indian author Khuswant Singh holidays ... Read More

Bonobo: Hip Jungle Theme Cocktail Bar in Mumbai

Friday June 19, 2009
Bonobo cocktail ingredients.Sharell Cook I was recently in the mood for a cocktail but wanted to go somewhere totally removed from the madness of Mumbai. Somewhere, with a little imagination, I ... Read More

Policemen at Khajuraho Temples Learn Foreign Languages

Tuesday June 16, 2009
Erotic sculpture at Khajuraho.www.flickr.com user Bailoo If you visit the erotic temples at Khajuraho, in India's state of Madhya Pradesh, don't be surprised to hear policemen saying "bonjour" or "hola". ... Read More

Photo of the Week - Sunrise in Wayanad Kerala

Monday June 15, 2009
I'm not much of a morning person, however this sunrise was one worth getting up for. I took this photo from the balcony of my luxury cottage at Glenora Homestay ... Read More

No Tigers at Panna Tiger Reserve in India

Sunday June 14, 2009
Bengal Tigerwww.flickr.com user RobRyb If you're hoping to see a tiger in the wild in India, give Panna Tiger Reserve (which is a popular day trip from the Khajuraho Erotic Temples) ... Read More

Mumbai Trident Hotel a Fun Beach Hotel?

Friday June 12, 2009
Trident Hotel, Mumbai..Leonardo Media Mumbai's Trident Hotel, in Nariman Point, has earned itself sixth place in Tripadvisor.com's list of Top 10 Fun Beach Hotels. I was a little surprised. There's no ... Read More

My India Homestay Experience

Thursday June 11, 2009
Traditional Indian meal at Honey Pot Homes, Coorg.Sharell Cook I remember the first time I ate home cooked food in India. It was simple fare, but it was so incredibly tasty ... Read More

Photo of the Week - Monsoon in Coorg Karnataka

Monday June 8, 2009
The monsoon has arrived in Karnataka, in southern India, and it's been raining quite heavily there for the past couple of days. I took this photo of the misty monsoon rain ... Read More

My Experience Flying with JetLite and Kingfisher Red

Saturday June 6, 2009
Kingfisher Red aircraft.www.flickr.com user vm2827 I arrived back to Mumbai last night from a glorious trip to Wayanad in Kerala, and Coorg in Karnataka, to visit a couple of ... Read More

Reader Travelogue: Family Vacation to Kovalam

Monday June 1, 2009
View of Kovalam Beach from The Leela hotel, Kovalam.Kulpreet Yadav India Travel reader Kulpreet Yadav recently took his family on a very enjoyable vacation to "God's Own Country", Kerala. ... Read More
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