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January 24, 2023

Siddis – An African tribe in India that you have probably not heard of

The Siddis in Karnataka are an Indian ethnic minority of East African origin. But do they regard themselves as Indians or Africans?

January 12, 2023

A look at the lesser known legends of Mahashivratri

Read on to learn why we celebrate the festival, the legends of Mahashivratri, and why it is so significant.

January 3, 2023

De-mystifying India’s Magnetic Hill

Did you know that there is a place in Himalayan Kashmir that defies nature’s basic laws? It’s the Magnetic Hill in India’s Ladakh region.

December 30, 2022

Loktak Lake – The floating islands of India

The word Loktak, ‘lok’ means ‘stream’ and ‘tak’ means ‘the end.’ Its the largest freshwater lake in northeast India, located in the state of Manipur.

December 19, 2022

Bhangarh Fort – The only “legally haunted” place in India

While it was once a grand architectural marvel built by local ruler Raja Bhagwant Das, the sprawling fort and its immediate surroundings are now known as India’s most haunted location. With lots of spooky tales and myths behind it, it makes for one hell of an intriguing place to visit.

December 17, 2022

The Tragic Tale behind the Famed Nohkalikai falls

When you search for Meghalaya on the internet, you will almost always see images of the iconic Nohkalikai waterfall in Cherrapunjee. Nohkalikai Falls plays a role in a dramatic legend with a truly heartbreaking and terrible story that led to its christening.

December 10, 2022

23 Offbeat Destinations in India to Put on Your Radar for 2023

The year 2023 has finally arrived, and it’s time to update your travel bucket list. Our 23 best places to visit in 2023 are a mix of old favourites worth revisiting and lesser-known. Whether you’re looking for adventure or a relaxing retreat, we’re confident you’ll find offbeat destinations for 2023 that suit you on this list.

December 1, 2022

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