Back in 2015, I started visiting mainstream destinations differently. I’d spend a day seeing what all tour companies showcase, but then dedicate another week to discovering what else made these places tick. I wanted to know why else they were ‘famous,’ what locals did, where they ate, what they recommended, and I listened to their
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Delhi – The main gateway to India, one third of the Golden Triangle, a heritage city and a vibrant metropolis. Highlights: Two extraordinary UNESCO World Heritage Monuments, Humayun’s Tomb and Qutub Minar as well as Asia’s largest mosque. Wonderful architecture, and the wide-open tree lined avenues of Lutyen’s Delhi (New Delhi). The colourful bazaars, spice
Varanasi is unique, ancient and spiritual, artistic and paradoxical. It is one of the most important places of Hinduism as to die here and be cremated is to achieve moksha (freedom from the cycle of rebirth). The essence of the city plays out in its daily rituals which are like no other; people bathe in
Discover the rich culture of the Punjab from its famous temples to its iconic food. Amritsar is the spiritual and cultural center of the Sikh religion, home to the magnificent Golden Temple. But it offers much more than just religious sites. The city pulses with Punjabi culture, from its vibrant street food scene to its
Varanasi Foodie Experience: Varanasi’s culinary scene is a blend of street food and traditional Banarasi cuisine. Don’t miss the famous Banarasi paan, a betel leaf preparation, and the local specialty of malaiyo, a frothy milk dessert available only in winter. For authentic local flavors, head to the ghats where you can sample kachori sabzi, a