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Mahabaleshwar Shopping Guide – where and what to shop and buy
As well as being a top spot for tourists craving Indias natural splendour, Mahabaleshwar and the surrounding area is surprisingly good for nabbing yourself a stylish bargain. In between all that trekking, boating, and horse riding across the alluringly lush terrain, you’ll have ample opportunity to
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Where to Stay in Mahabaleshwar – a guide to the best locations
A lively hill station perched amid the mountains of the Maharashtra state, Mahabaleshwar is a nature lover’s paradise. From afternoons on the sprawling Venna Lake to evenings feasting on the region’s famous strawberries, there’s a heck of a lot to enjoy. Whether you’re keen to stay in the town centr
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A Manali City Guide – a high-up mountain town popular with free spirits, honeymooners and adventurers
Brimming with couples enjoying the refreshing mountain air, travellers seeking the 1970s hippy hill station vibe and outdoor enthusiasts heading to the mountain trails come sun or snow, Manali’s a top tourist destination nestled in the mountainous Kullu Valley high above sea level. Surrounded by lus
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What to See and Do in Manali – a guide to notable attractions and landmarks
High-up in Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by snowy mountains, pine tree-filled woodland and fruit-laden orchards, this refreshing Indian hill town is a honeymooner’s oasis, with plenty of Indian newlyweds seeking romance in the mountains. Of course, it’s every bit as popular with outdoor enthusiasts a
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Manali Shopping Guide – where and what to shop and buy
Thanks to its high-up spot in the Himalayas, Manali’s markets and shops are brimming with cosy scarves, jumpers, and fabrics to snuggle up next to on those chilly mountain nights. As its a prime tourist spot, you’ll find stores selling all manner of rustic, locally crafted souvenirs and trinkets, pe
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Where to Stay in Manali – a neighborhood guide
Manali’s the sort of place where you can relax for hours listening to travellers’ stories with a cup of chai to hand, or head out to the snowy mountains for some adventure sports. Plenty of hotels cater to the stream of backpackers heading to Old Manali or the other hillside villages, and there’s a
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An Ooty City Guide – a bustling Colonial era hill station in Tamil Nadu’s Nilgiri Mountains
Ooty’s lofty spot high above sea level was first put on the tourist map by Colonial Brits, who would retreat here in the summer. Today you can hide from the incessant heat of the south Indian plains among the Victorian era bungalows. Crowds of tourists are drawn here by the lush grasslands and clust
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What to See and Do in Ooty – a guide to notable landmarks and attractions
Visit Ooty in the height of tourist season and it’s hard to believe it was once an undiscovered tribal village. The refreshing hill-top atmosphere of crisp mornings and cooling evenings first appealed to the Colonial-era British, who retreated here from the heat of the plains. Nowadays there’s a mix
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Ooty Shopping Guide – where and what to shop and buy
Ooty’s markets and shops are brimming with cosy scarves, jumpers and fabrics to warm you up on chilly mountain nights. As a prime tourist spot, there are plenty of shops and stalls selling souvenir trinkets and handicrafts. Ooty is well known for its foodie gift items that are produced locally, incl
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Where to Stay in Ooty – a neighborhood guide
Ooty is a town with 2 sides. A hubbub of hotels, restaurants, shops, markets, tourists, and traffic whirs around central Ooty. However, the farther out you head, the less bustling it gets, so by the time you reach the Colonial villas, pretty gardens, and tree-lined avenues of the suburbs, it can fee
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A Shimla City Guide – outdoor adventure at a hill station hideaway high up in Himachal Pradesh
Shimla will have you out of breath in no time, whether you’re briskly exploring the long, winding lanes of the town centre, taking in Colonial architecture and bustling bazaars, or hiking into pine forests to explore temples and glimpse distant snow-capped mountains. Once the British summertime capi
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What to See and Do in Shimla – a guide to notable attractions and landmarks
High above sea level in the Himalayas of Himachal Pradesh, surrounded by snow-capped mountain ranges, pine tree-crammed forests, and fruit-filled orchards, this bustling hill station has been a summertime retreat from the sweltering northern Indian lowlands since Colonial days. It’s still as popular
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Shimla Shopping Guide – where and what to shop and buy
Shimla’s markets and shops overflow with traditional Kangra silk scarves and Kinnauri shawls, hand woven in the characteristic geometric patterns of the local area. You’ll also find heaps of cold weather garments, including leather gloves, knitted jumpers and thick fabrics to warm you up on chilly m
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Where to stay in Shimla – a neighborhood guide
Honeymooning newlyweds, Indian families retreating from the overbearing summertime heat of the cities, and plucky backbackers enjoying Shimla’s colonial hill station vibe are all won over by this appealing mountain town. Whether you’re looking for a cheap bed while backpacking through northern India
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A Puri City Guide – temples, festivals, and sandy shores on India’s eastern coast
At first glance, Puri’s buzzing cacophony of traffic and people might be overwhelming, but this colorful, chaotic, coastal city has an eclectic charm, thanks to its oddball mix of a modern beach resort caught up with a buzzing Hindu pilgrimage centre, and backpacker hangout. As one of Orissa’s three
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What to See and Do in Puri – a guide to notable landmarks and attractions
A city of colorful temples, which come to life in full religious fervour during Ratha Yatra – the famous chariot festival – Puri is a place of pilgrimage for Hindus. Non-devout Indians head here too, but they come for the city’s swathe of golden sand and plush resort hotels. Not to be missed out, fo
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Puri Shopping Guide – where and what to shop and buy
As one of the holiest of Indian cities – home to Hinduism’s iconic Jagannath Temple – Puri’s brimming with shops and stalls selling colorful religious trinkets and knick-knacks popular with pilgrims and tourists. Orissa’s known for its vibrant handicrafts, and Puri has plenty of these to offer, from
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Where to Stay in Puri – a neighborhood guide
As one of Orissa’s 3 golden temple cities, Puri’s alive with religious exuberance. Hindu pilgrims head here year-round, but especially during Ratha Yatra, the dazzling chariot festival, making it a busy, colorful place to stay. Puris shoreline also pulls in tourists – both Indian and foreign – meani
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A Pune City Guide - mystical temples, spicy cuisine and buzzing festivals in bustling metropolis
Pune is a dazzling city set on the banks of the mighty Mutha River, in India’s western green-washed state of Maharashtra. The city dates back over 2,000 years, and its infinitely intriguing heritage can be explored in the palaces and ornate temples, which house flower-covered golden shrines and ston
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What to See and Do in Pune - a guide to notable sights and attractions
Many of Pune’s most marvellous attractions are found in the centre. Discover grand old-world palaces and inspirational museums that tell of Pune’s riveting royal and military history. The city is home to several stately colleges, where the lush grounds and Oxford-inspired architecture make for pleas
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