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With scores of bars and nightclubs, Hauz Khas Village offers a great nightlife in Delhi. If you are a regular visitor, you would know how to choose a good place to have some fun. But not-so-regular visitors wouldn’t know. So, here’s a guide on the best nightclubs and bars in the Village to have a great nightlife.
People visit Hauz Khas Village for various reasons- monuments, culture, nature, partying, etc. But food is on everyone’s mind. From chic cafes to happening bars, Hauz Khas has something for everyone. Though in recent times, it has become a place for night clubs, it still has a number of interesting cafes, especially for peaceful mornings and charming evenings.
Ayodhya Ram Mandir is one of the most sought after temples to visit in India right now. Since its inauguration in January, 2024, it has become one of the most visited religious sites in India. And if you are also planning to visit the temple, here’s how to explore Ram Mandir, the lord’s birthplace and other sites in Ayodhya.
If you are a bird lover, Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary (now: Keoladeo National Park) is the best place for a bird watching experience. Even if you don’t have such affinity to birds, but a nature lover in general, the sanctuary is a lovely place to spend good part of a day.
Though India doesn’t boast of many great museums, there are a few good ones worth visiting in some of the major cities of India such as Kolkata, Delhi, and Mumbai. In this article, I’m listing out the best museums in Delhi, a travel down to the lanes of history, from heritage to art and craft.
Famous for its awe inspiring landscapes, Spiti Valley is as good in winter as in summer. Its snow clad mountains, snowy rivers and snow-sprinkled villages appeal to the heart. In winter, Spiti Valley becomes a frozen paradise for adventure seekers. The entire landscape becomes white like heaps of fresh cotton flowers as far as the eyes can see!
If a foreigner visits West Bengal and Gujarat during Dussehra festivities, they will be perplexed to see the absolute differences in how people celebrate the same festival. Similarly, north and south India celebrate Dussehra is their own different ways. In north India, Kullu Dussehra in Himachal Pradesh is a unique festival in the Himalayas.
As the name suggests, Spiti Valley is the valley created by the flow of Spiti river. Spreading over 7,828 sq. km. area, it spans the administrative districts of (largely) Lahaul- Spiti and Kinnaur. No doubt, Spiti Valley is know for its spectacular landscapes, but the tour was also a spiritual journey for me. To know more, do read.
Tucked in a corner of Mussoorie, Landour is a serene place frozen in time. A little hamlet with old houses from India’s colonial era, surrounded by lush greenery, it exudes a calmness that is soothing to the soul. Away from the cacophony of main town of Mussoorie, Landour is a paradise for discerning travellers.
An all-weather destination up the Himalayas became one of my favorite places years ago. From the serenity of mountains to the hustle and bustle of a busy town, I loved everything about Mussoorie. From my experience of visiting the hill station five times now, here’s a list of best places in Mussoorie to visit.