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Top 3 Boat Experiences in India

The FH Mag presents what we believe to be India’s best boat experiences. These experiences constitute everything that defines a good holiday in that they’re relaxing, healing, active enough and incredibly immersive. All aboard! EXPLORING THE WATERWAYS OF KERALA Unique to Kerala are the famous backwaters, a maze of water bodies stretching[…]

Experiencing the Aranmula Boat Race, Kerala

Every year during monsoons the state of Kerala, in the south of India, is witness to its many popular snake boat races. A snake boat or the Chundan Vallam is actually a long canoe style boat used in these boat races, which is now part and parcel of the rich[…]

A Journey Along the Old Hindustan-Tibet Road

Travelling is not always about reaching your destination, a major chunk of the fun lies in the journey as well. If you happen to be a nature lover, road trips are a great way to immerse yourself in the beauty of your surroundings and soak it all in so that[…]

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5 Best Road Trips in India

Nothing beats the thrill and excitement of travelling by road. Add to it good weather and good company and you have the perfect recipe for one of the most memorable holidays. For the passionate traveller, there is no better way to experience the diversity that India offers than by heading off[…]

New Zones Open in Ranthambore National Park

Great news for all our wildlife enthusiasts! The Forest Department has issued a notification to open Zone 6 – 10 of Ranthambore National Park from 1st August 2016. Now these zones will remain open for both shifts throughout the season and travellers will be able to explore them via safaris.[…]

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Hemis Festival – An Experience Like None Other

Known as the Kumbh Mela of the Himalayas, Hemis Festival aims to bring together, in mind and spirit, people from different sects of Buddhism and from across the globe to witness this beautiful spectacle. The Hemis Festival provides a great opportunity to witness this ancient monastery in all its splendour[…]

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Kalpathi Ratholsavam – A Mix of Fervor, Frenzy and Festivities

“God’s own country”, Kerala is known for being home to several festivals. These are the times when grandeur and opulence completely take over the otherwise simple lifestyle of its people. One of the popular temple festivals celebrated here is the Kalpathi Rath Festival. An annual festival, it is held in[…]

Offbeat India – Muziris, An Ancient Port City

The Muziris Heritage Site, hidden away in the by lanes of the town of Kodungallur 18 miles north of Cochin, Kerala is perhaps India’s biggest archaeological discovery. Dating back to the 1st century BC the Muziris seaport and urban centre is reputed to have been the greatest Trading Centre of[…]

5 Top Tips For Travel Photography Enthusiasts

NOTE: To make sure the tips were focused and helpful, Shagzil Khan our resident photographer and also the writer of this article has worked under the assumption that those who are reading these tips are invested photographers. That is to say they’re familiar with the art of photography, equipment and[…]