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Places to Visit in Pushkar – India’s Holy Lake

Places to visit in Pushkar

Approximately 150km East of Jaipur is Pushkar – the most Holy Lake in Rajasthan. Pushkar makes for a great escape of the hustle and bustle of the larger cities such as Delhi and Jaipur. It offers the chilled out vibe of Hampi and temples and religious ceremonies similar to that of Varanasi. It’s a great […]

5 Must Visit Historic Places in Mumbai

Historic Places in Mumbai

Today’s post on the must visit historic places in Mumbai is by my new apprentice Shaeista Misarwala. Mumbai is India’s largest city and the setting of one of my favourite films – Slumdog Milionaire. Plan and visit these 5 famous historic places in Mumbai. See the beautiful architecture of Gateway of India, take a ferry […]

Backpacking India – Top Travel Tips

Jama Masjid Delhi Backpacking

One of my favourite countries EVER to visit is India. With it’s religious diversity and historical sites, India is any temple seekers delight. Yes, there’s the Delhi-belly and the scams to be aware of, but with careful planning and having your wits about you, backpacking India will be one of the most intense and exciting […]