Namaste India Trip Blog

Purpose: Celebrates winter sports, adventure, and Kashmiri culture in Gulmarg. Activities: Skiing, snowboarding, snowshoeing, snow trekking, snow tubing, ice skating, and cultural performances. Organized By: Local communities, adventure agencies, and Jammu & Kashmir Tourism. Dates: The festival usually takes place between December and February, with specific dates varying depending on snowfall conditions. How to Reach: Accessible by air (50 km […]

Chola Empire: Raja Raja Chola I (985-1014) built the Brihadeshwara Temple in Thanjavur. Architectural Feats: Known for sculptures, paintings, and massive towers. Cultural Impact: Chola art influenced Southeast Asia. Raja Raja Chola I: A golden age of temple building and empire expansion. Gangaikonda Cholapuram: Built by Rajendra Chola I to commemorate his conquests. Darasuram Temple: Built by Raja Raja Chola […]

Ice Skating: Shimla has Asia’s largest open-air rink, open December to February. Trekking: Popular spots in Shimla include Naldehra, Narkanda, and Chharabra. Manali Treks: Includes Pin Parvati, Hampta Pass, and Friendship Peak. Skiing: Kufri (Shimla) and Narkanda are top ski resorts. Solang Valley: Offers skiing, parasailing, and zorbing in both winter and summer. River Rafting: Rafting on the Sutlej (Shimla) […]

Village tourism, though a new concept in India introduced from the West, is rapidly gaining popularity. This is due to the fact that a large portion of our population still resides in villages, and to know ‘India’ in its entirety, you have to understand the Indian villages first. That’s the reason why the tourism department of the Government is making […]

To grasp the mood of carnival and revelry in Goa, the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, try visiting the destination during festival time. The Goa Festivals are truly unique in nature and perfectly mirror a style and culture that’s free and quite singular in its own way. You will love the frenzy and the adrenaline rush you feel during the festival […]

Similar to most tropical countries, India too gives a warm welcome to the winter season, with many places still using air conditioners and sunglasses. This time of the year offers relief from the heat and humidity of the summer and monsoon months, with woolen clothes out to beat the sheets of icy cold winds in most regions. Kashmir too bears […]

The land of India is filled with religious places that are sought after by people with religious sentiments. Some of these are located in tough terrains but have visitors growing in number every year. The following article consists of a description of five such pilgrimage sites in India that are visited by pilgrims to fulfill their spiritual needs and attain […]

Hi hello hola aloha Ola Hey Yo Dsao Nee Hau, Konnichi Wa….Namaste You can greet a person in about 2,790 languages. Greetings are the first point of contact and can be a defining moment in a relationship. They can express your attitude and your approach. They say a lot about your outlook on people. A casual “Hi,” for example, is […]