India Travel December 2009 Archive

Aer Bar.Four Seasons Hotel, Mumbai. It's time to say goodbye to 2009, and welcome in 2010! New Year's Eve parties in Mumbai tend to be lavish affairs with themes, and unlimited ... Read More

Raj Palace, Jaipur.Leonardo Media. The pink city of Jaipur has the most inviting collection of authentic palace hotels in India, and many of them offer outstanding service. Recently, the magnificant Raj ... Read More

Christmas Star.www.flickr.com user Flowery *L*u*z*a* If you're in Mumbai and wondering where to have Christmas lunch, consider Mumbai's best live music venue, Blue Frog. Not only highly regarded for excellent live music, ... Read More

Arjuna's Penance.www.flickr.com user krynn1978 A unique way to bring Christmas Day to a close in India is to attend the opening performance of the Mamallapuram Dance Festival. This month long ... Read More

These Christmas decorations are on display at a shop in Kochin, one of the top tourist destinations in Kerala. Kochin has a large Christian population, so Christmas is widely celebrated ... Read More

Actor Aamir KhanGetty Images/Mark Renders. The Indian Ministry of Tourism is serious about changing the way foreign tourists are treated in India. It's just released another three social awareness commercials featuring ... Read More

Christmas in India. www.flickr.com user jackol. It's hard to believe that there's only one week remaining until Christmas! It feels like this year has flown by so fast. Although India isn't a predominantly ... Read More

Mumbai CST Station.www.flickr.com user VHumayunn N A Peerzaada. If you're in Mumbai on a weekend and looking for something to do in the evening, why not take a night tour of ... Read More

Every evening in Haridwar, one of India's top spiritual destinations, a holy prayer ceremony is held along the banks of the Ganges River. This beautiful ceremony creates a warm hue ... Read More

Indian musicians.www.flickr.com user Vironevaeh. If you're a music lover, there's no better time to visit Chennai than during the next four weeks. The renowned Madras Music Season runs from mid December ... Read More

For a while now, the Indian government has been cracking down on tourists remaining in India long-term, and going on visa runs to neighboring counties such as Nepal. It's become ... Read More

www.flickr.com user Koshyk. Great news for anyone planning on traveling to India in early 2010. The Indian Ministry of Tourism has decided to extend its Visit India 2009 promotional campaign until ... Read More

Demul village, Spiti.Sharell Cook Ecosphere Spiti is an inspiring and noteworthy non-profit organization, based in the Spiti administrative center of Kaza. The people involved work tirelessly to promote conservation and responsible ... Read More

This traditional Rajasthani folk dance is performed at Shilpgram, an arts and crafts village on the outskirts of Udaipur in Rajasthan. A fair is held there each year from December ... Read More

Himachal Pradesh scenery.Sharell Cook In commemoration of World Disability Day on December 3, 2009, the Himachal Pradesh Tourist Development Corporation is offering disabled travelers discounted accommodations at all of its hotels ... Read More

Indian Visa. Sharell Cook NOTE: Since the introduction of the new Indian visa rules, visa runs are no longer possible. Tourist visas for India are generally issued for periods of three or six ... Read More

Khajuraho temple erotic sculpture.www.flickr.com user Bailoo The Khajuraho temples are one of the top historical places in India. They're best known for their erotic sculptures. However, more than that, they show ... Read More