One of India's largest states, located south of New Delhi in the center of the country, Madhya Pradesh is home to many artisans who create beautiful crafts famous with both locals and visitors from around the world. The stunning heritage of the arts is visible in the various art forms, fabrics, rugs and more that are created here. When you’re in Madhya Pradesh,…

Who says you have to travel far and wide, all the way to the Swiss Alps to enjoy the scenic hills and valleys and lush greenery? Because, we have it all here, in one corner of the scenic Chamba Valley of Himachal. A small grassland with velvety slopes, enveloped with lines of pine and deodar trees; no, we aren’t talking about a land from a…

Chandigarh

Simultaneous capital of two Indian states, Punjab and Haryana, Chandigarh was described by the BBC in 2016 as something akin to a "perfect" city. That's because it was largely designed for India's new post-independence government by the legendary Swiss-French architect Le Corbusier in modernist style, achieving a blend of the modern and the traditional that has grown up around the central government/cultural area. Plus there are historic spots…

Dalhousie is famous for being the then retreat for the British troops and the officials due to the pleasant weather it offered. The hill station which is presently in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh was named after Lord Dalhousie, a British Governor General in 1854. The hill station is surrounded by the snow-capped mountains of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the…

Nicknamed "the Scotland of India," Coorg is known as a land of tranquillity, serenity, and calm. Also known as Kodahu, this bucolic area of southwest India's Karnataka state is known for its stunning landscapes of coffee estates and highland weather. Coorg is also famous for its delicious food, a premier culinary masterpiece that…

Nothing beats the feeling of traveling or going on a trip with your family. Vacations are necessary to de-stress and bond with your companions, and if they include temples, the results are even better- you come out with a well-rested body and a relaxed mental state. With that in mind, let's take a look at a few of the temple towns near the…