2012 Mumbai Ganesh Visarjan: Route Maps and Information
Friday September 28, 2012
It's time to say goodbye to beloved Lord Ganesh tomorrow as the 2012 Ganesh Chaturthi festival draws to a close, with the immersion of all remaining idols in oceans and ... Read More
Where To See Kolkata Durga Puja Idols Being Made
Thursday September 27, 2012
Making of Durga.
Bruno Morandi/Getty Images
With only three weeks remaining until Durga Puja in Kolkata, artisans are working diligently to complete the handcrafting of thousands of beautiful idols of ... Read More
India Wildlife Tourism Awards 2012: And the Winners Are...
Tuesday September 25, 2012
India's Bengal Tiger.
www.flickr.com user RobRyb
Recently Travel Operators for Tigers (an organization that promotes responsible tourism to save India's wildlife and wilderness) announced the winners of its 2012 Wildlife ... Read More
Glamping in India? Here's Where to Do It!
Friday September 21, 2012
Orchard Tents & Tranquility, Pushkar.
If you're like I was recently, you're probably wondering what the heck is "glamping". I stumbled across the term in this media release, which announced ... Read More
Ganesh Festival Aarti Video
Friday September 21, 2012
An important activity that takes place during the Ganesh festival in India is the aarti. This consists of waving a holy flame in front of the idol of ... Read More
2012 Ganesh Festival in Mumbai: Themes of Popular Mandals
Thursday September 20, 2012
Khetwadi Ganraj.
At last, the suspense is over. Mumbai's Ganesh idols have now all been unveiled for the 2012 Ganesh Chaturthi festival. Here's an overview of the themes of some ... Read More
Ganesh Chaturthi 2012 Photo
Wednesday September 19, 2012
Today marks the start of the 2012 Ganesh Chaturthi festival in India. The festival is most widely celebrated in the states of Maharashtra, Goa, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and ... Read More
Visiting Maharastra? Book MTDC Hotels Online
Monday September 17, 2012
Kailasa Temple, Ellora Caves.
www.cepolina.com
The state-run Maharastra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) has around 70 reasonably priced hotels in some of the most sought after destinations in Maharastra. Recently, it ... Read More
Gujarat Tourism Offers 2012 Navaratri Tour Packages
Sunday September 16, 2012
Traditional garba raas.
www.flickr.com user Restless Mind.
The 2012 Navaratri festival, held in honor of the Mother Goddess, is exactly a month away. Time will no doubt fly!
One of the ... Read More
More Eco Friendly Ganesh Idols for 2012 Ganesh Chaturthi
Sunday September 16, 2012
Clay Ganesh.
www.flickr.com user Aditya Kolli.
The 2012 Ganesh Chaturthi festival gets underway in a few days, and it seems that the message to "go green" is really making an impact ... Read More
Where's Best to Stay for the Mumbai Ganesh Festival?
Monday September 10, 2012
www.flickr.com user nickgraywfu
If you're coming to Mumbai to enjoy the Ganesh Chaturthi festival, you may be wondering where to stay to be close to the action -- particularly on ... Read More
Celebrate 2012 Dussehra to Diwali at Ramoji Film City
Saturday September 8, 2012
Ramoji Film City.
The great Indian festival season is in full swing next month. If you're thinking of doing something special with the kids, consider taking them to Ramoji Film ... Read More
New Double Decker Delhi-Jaipur Train
Saturday September 8, 2012
Hawa Mahal, Jaipur.
Getty Images/Martin Harvey.
If you're planning on traveling to/from Delhi and Jaipur by train, there's some good news! Indian Railways recently introduced a new double-decker train service ... Read More
When 97,000 Lights Come On at Mysore Palace!
Wednesday September 5, 2012
Mysore Palace.
Getty Images/Walter Bibikow.
What happens every Sunday night at 7 p.m. in Mysore, one of the top 5 travel destinations in Karnataka? The lights come on at the city's ... Read More
Change in Procedure for Tourist to X Visa Conversion in India
Monday September 3, 2012
Indian bridal mehendi.
www.flickr.com user hennadervish
If you've married an Indian citizen on a Tourist Visa in India and need to convert it to an X Visa (a residential visa), do ... Read More
Final Month to Enjoy Dream Season Package Discounts in Kerala
Monday September 3, 2012
Monsoon in Wayanad Kerala.
www.flickr.com user Lensman vishy
The main monsoon season, from June to September, is promoted as the Dream Season by Kerala Tourism. Hotels and tour operators all ... Read More