This guide will help you discover the best things to do and most fascinating places to visit in Dharamshala and McLeodganj.
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The best India packing list you'll find on the internet! Complete with clothing examples, necessities and a free packing for India checklist!
Need help preparing for your trip to India's Pink City? Check out our huge Jaipur Itinerary plus all the best things to do in Jaipur including some unusual activities!
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Why must some of the soil used in the statues of goddesses come from the land of a prostitute? Lost in the winding, dirty streets of Kolkata, India, hundreds of people work round the clock to create beautiful artworks made of mud. Kumortoli is
What cool animals can you see in India? There’s no doubt that there are some really awesome animals to see in India, and neighbouring countries Nepal and Sri Lanka have equally as amazing animals. Here’s a list of the coolest animals
Quick Guide: Delhi, India Bustling and busy Delhi can be very overwhelming for the novice traveller. I know it was for me. For the first couple of days, I found Delhi just too hectic to be able to actually enjoy it. But after a while, I started
3 unique and fun experiences to have in Delhi. Bustling and busy Delhi can be overwhelming for the novice traveller; I know it was for me. But after a while, I started to understand how the city worked and realised it has so much to offer! Delhi
Why ride on the Darjeeling Toy Train? Aside from being one of the highest elevated train tracks in the world, riding the Toy Train in Darjeeling is incredibly fun. It feels like it’s weaving along tracks suspended in the air, but actually, they
A Tour of Makaibari Tea Estate in Darjeeling As I wander the quiet streets of Darjeeling on the Himalayan foothills of India, a cool breeze whips through the surrounding greenery. I am on my way to Makaibari Tea Estate, known as the first tea
An essay about my love and hate for India India… There’s something unequivocally special about this country. Nobody would be able to put a finger on just one thing. It would be many bright, busy, bold, and beautiful little things that make
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