festive celebrations
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May 04 2016A 2-minute Guide to the 2016 Ujjain Kumbh Mela
Did you know that the Kumbh Mela is the largest human gathering in the world? It is also the largest peaceful human gathering, and reportedly, one that can be seen from space. The Kumbh Mela is primarily a Hindu gathering but which has lately seen a lot of participation from people from different parts of […]
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Jan 08 20165 Makar Sankranti facts you should know
Makar Sankranti, a harvest festival, is popular throughout India mainly because of the kite flying and the delicious sweet called tilgul that is distributed on this day. But this Indian festival has more to it than meets the eye! This festival is celebrated as a way of showing happiness for the new crop and people […]
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Dec 18 20155 Best Places to Celebrate New Year’s Eve
New Year’s eve is all about new beginnings and what better way to ring in the New Year this year than somewhere new? There are tons of destinations in India and abroad that celebrate New Year with great enthusiasm. The streets are lit up and restaurants, pubs and clubs host New Year parties that start […]
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Nov 23 2015Top 5 Places to Celebrate Christmas Around The World
It’s time again for the cheer to go around! Christmas is almost here and children around the world are eagerly waiting for their beloved Santa to bring them lovely presents. Christmas shopping has already begun and homes and offices will soon glitter with Christmas lights and bells. It’s always such a merry atmosphere during this […]
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Oct 29 20155 Best destinations to celebrate Diwali at
Now that the long Diwali holiday is on its way, everyone has started making vacation plans with friends and family. And why not? The weather in November would be nippy if not cold, and you’d get the chance to experience the festival of lights some place new! Diwali vacation is the best time to set […]
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Sep 11 2015Top 5 Ganpati pandals in Mumbai!
It’s that time of the year again when it’s no big deal to stand in queue for hours together with your family and friends, taking in the overpowering scent of incense sticks and the chitter-chatter of other people standing in line with you. If you’ve ever visited a Ganpati pandal in Mumbai, you know what […]
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Jul 03 2015Top 5 reasons to attend the Kumbh Mela 2015
How exciting would it be to experience the world’s largest religious gathering first-hand? It’s a matter of great pride that this religious gathering is held in India, and that people from all over the world flock here to be a part of it. What are we talking about, you ask? We’re talking about the Kumbh […]
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May 18 2015World festivals that will make you go wow – Part 2!
In our first post about world festivals, we spoke about some of the most stunning festivals in the world. But those were just the tip of the iceberg! The world is a big place with wonderful places, people and experiences. There is not one festival that could be ranked above the other, so we’ve compiled […]
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