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Delhi’s Street Food- A Taste of History and Culture

Delhi is known for its dynamic variety of food which can satisfy even the die-hard foodies around the world and invite them back for more. The essence of the city, that lies in its street food, grows even better with its changing styles, aromas and time. The Far Horizon team[…]

Rajasthani Heritage Properties – An Immersion in Luxury

Rajasthan literally translates to Land of the Kings and royalty lies in the very essence of this majestic state. A journey through royalty of Rajasthan is incomplete without experiencing the regality that the delightful heritage properties located here offer. These properties are a symbol of aristocracy as they once served[…]

The Glory of Meenakshi Temple

Located on the southern bank of Vaigai river is one of the oldest and most important temples in India, the Meenakshi Amman Temple. It is the most visited tourist attraction in the holy city, Madurai.  Every year thousands of worshippers visit the temple from all parts of the world to[…]

A Home Away from Home – Chanoud Garh Heritage Homestay

The grand entrance at the Chanoud Garh Heritage hotel awaits your arrival to welcome you to the world of royals. 77 km away from Jodhpur in Rajasthan, is a small town called Pali. A place, where everywhere you look, you see the wooded Aravalli mountains and colourfully dressed people. The[…]

Nagaur Festival Puppets

The Nagaur Festival of Rajasthan

The most notable thing to watch in the festivals of Rajasthan is the local people in their traditional multihued attire, particularly the women. Nagaur Festival of Rajasthan every year succeeds in beckoning a large number of tourists who come and be a part of these festivals. The most notable things[…]

Orchha

Orchha – A Treasured History of India

Orchha, is an ancient city with a magical soul and a colourful past. Centuries ago, the Orchha region was ruled by the Bundela kings. People flock to the heart of the country during the winter months, to explore the wonders of a time forgotten. The silent walls of the Ram[…]

The Chambal Safari Lodge

If you’ve ever wondered what the luxurious life of a zamindar who lived over a century ago could have been like, you’ll get your chance to experience it at the Chambal Safari Lodge. The Chambal Safari Lodge, just 65 km southeast of Agra, is an eco friendly lodge near the[…]

Birding in India – Where to Go, When to Go & What to Carry

India is home to more than 1250 species of birds. This is estimated to be 13 percent of the total number of species in the world. There are over 925 breeding species (920 residents). The Indian birds belong to 25 groups called ‘Orders’, which are further divided into ‘Families’, ‘Sub-families’[…]

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The Toymakers of Benaras – A Legacy We May Be Losing

Benaras, now known as Varanasi is one of the oldest cities in the world. From a time long forgotten, people from different cultures, communities, religions, and traditions came and thrived by the banks of river Ganga.With time, they developed exclusive art, craft and music skills and Benaras became home to[…]

Theyyam Kerala

Theyyam – An Ancient Sacred Ritual

Colourful costumes, a call to appease and honour divinity, and a ritual form of expression that blends together dance, theatrical performance, and storytelling of the ages. All of these describe one of the oldest dance forms to emerge from the South-Indian cradle; and if you’re visiting Kerala in December, you[…]