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Kerala's backwaters were once the state's trade highways, now they are the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Alleppey (or Alappuzha) is one of the major centres for backwater boat…
Kerala's backwaters were once the state's trade highways, now they are the most popular tourist attraction in the region. Alleppey (or Alappuzha) is one of the major centres for backwater boat…
Jaipur's Raj Mandir Cinema is a popular tourist attraction. The exterior is a kitsch, pink mass of asymetrical zig-zags, curves and stars, all garishly lit at night. Come for the latest Hindi…
Trek to one of India's holiest places of pilgrimage the Sabarimala Shrine - millions of devotees do so each year, and find themselves in a trance when they get there.
Billed as "an experiment in international living where men and women could live in peace and progressive harmony with each other above all creeds, politics and nationalities", Auroville is the…
Head to Goa's northern oasis of Arambol to smear your skin with theraputic mud. Even if you question its healing properties, it's still fun to relax hippo-style.
Pune has its very own Vipassana Centre, which holds traditional ten-day silent retreats - just as the Buddha suggested. The course offers a non-denominational alternative to the other main…
Dehradun has its very own Vipassana Centre, which holds traditional ten-day silent retreats throughout the year - just as the Buddha suggested. The course offers a non-denominational…
The very holy town of Bodh Gaya has its very own Vipassana Centre, which holds traditional ten-day silent retreats - just as the Buddha suggested. The course offers a non-denominational…
The tourist haven of Jaipur has its very own Vipassana Centre, which holds traditional ten-day silent retreats - just as the Buddha suggested. The course offers a non-denominational…
Kerala's Sivananda Ashram is set in the nature reserve of Neyyar Dam on the crest of a small hill. While lions roar nearby, the gentle folk there run yoga courses for beginners.
Kerala Ayurvedic Health Spa in Prabhadevi follows the centuries-old Indian tradition of natural healing. A full-body massage with natural oils, followed by oil bath and face pack, takes two…
Imposing colonial masterpieces surround Oval Maidan (maidan means 'ground'), a large grassy area in the middle of Churchgate. Young locals play on the back-to-back makeshift cricket pitches at…
Elliot's Beach near Basant Nagar in Chennai is a good spot to cool off and it is safe to swim in the sea. After a sunset stroll, eat at one of the small restaurants lining the road beside the beach.
Nestling on the banks of the Ganges, high up in the Himalayas, the Sivananda Kutir is in about the most auspicious setting for a retreat that you can imagine. On the path of the ancient Hindu…
