The city of Gwalior, in a history spanning centuries, has fallen in the path of many empires from its early hindu kings to the Tomar Rajputs, the Delhi Sultanate, the Mughals and eventually the Scindias. All of these rulers left their mark on the city leaving it with a rich heritage of art, architecture, music and…
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The reDiscovery Podcast: Ep 5 – Amritsar!
Listen to our journey through Amritsar with lots of yummy food and a whole lot more!
Anandpur Sahib and a short history of the Sikhs
If Amritsar is Punjabs heart then Anandpur Sahib is its soul. Read about one of Sikhism’s holiest sites, the ancient warrior order of the Nihangs & the Virasat-e-Khalsa museum with its excellent documentation of Sikh history.
Why Amritsar is the beating heart of Punjab
Once you are done with the Golden Temple, make sure you gorge on the food, explore the bylanes of old town and check out the Partition Museum to really understand Amritsar.
Punjab! Here we come :)
After spending a month in the North East of India, we were ready for a change and headed to ‘the Punjab’, the land of endless green and yellow fields, extra thick lassi and super parathas and kulchas doused in loads of white butter. We travelled the length and breath of Punjab, from the brilliantly planned…
Tripping on India: 5 Proposed UNESCO World Heritage Sites to Visit
A list of our favourite proposed Unesco World Heritage Sites. Check them out before the tours descend.
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7 personal care products I make sure I pack when we are travelling in the heat and dust of India!
Your 5(ish) minute guide to Kohima
Kohima is large and sprawling city, built over several ridges and hill tops. At first glance it seems like every other hill town, crowded, busy and full of traffic. But as Nagaland will teach you repeatedly, appearances can be deceptive; and this bustling hill town, an amalgamation of cultures and peoples from across the state,…
Tripping on India: Diving into the Andaman Islands
If you are planning an Andamans trip this year, check out our comprehensive guide to get the best out of your time at the Islands.
Nagaland!
The land of festivals, 16 main indigenous tribes, colourful markets, unique ancient traditions, and verdant natural beauty, Nagaland promises to be nothing short of an adventure. We plan to traverse the state, south to north, interacting with the many different tribes, learning and understanding their myriad traditions and customs, eating lots of yummy food, and…
Ladakh, Plan the perfect trip to this high alttitude Himalayan wonderland
Everything you need to know about what to see, where to go and how to go about planning your perfect Ladakh trip this season!
Pamban, India’s secret beach destination.
Looking for a beautiful beach destination in India? Forget Goa, check out Pamban.