Old Goa situated on the banks of Mandovi river is steeped in history. Adil Shah of Bijapur Sultanate established the city. The Portuguese arrived in 1510 and captured it from Adil Shah. Soon Old Goa under the Portuguese flourished in terms of trade and became the capital. Old Goa or Old Velha was considered the […]
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Like a coin, Goa too has two sides. The vibrant, effervescent, bubbly character of North Goa full of myriad attractions like parties, casinos, crowded beaches and flea markets. South Goa is the quiet, serene counterpart where the pristine beaches and fewer crowds give ample scope for much-needed relaxation and peace. When you want to just
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Goa is known for its beaches, historic churches, flea markets and of course sumptuous seafood. For most a holiday in Goa is about waters sports, sightseeing and making merry at the beaches. But if you are looking for an unconventional experience, then a heritage trail is a great option to explore. On the Fontainhas Heritage
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Goa is known for its scenic beaches, but there is a lot more to do while in Goa. Whether you are a beach lover, party animal, a heritage lover, a diehard foodie, adrenaline junkie or family, there is something for everyone. In fact, so diverse are the offerings that it is impossible to cover them
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While exploring Goa’s beaches and visiting its historical churches and heritage sites, do set aside some time to shop in Goa. The flea markets and the shops near the beaches are forever crowded by tourists wanting to shop a zillion items up for grabs. You will run out of cash but not things to shop.
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Nestled in the Karakoram ranges and Himalayas is picturesque Ladakh known for its snowcapped hills, scintillating pristine lakes, beautiful valleys with meandering rivers and cold deserts. Whether it’s the landscape which changes every few kilometres or the exotic wildlife that it is home to or the picture-perfect postcard vistas- Ladakh doesn’t cease to amaze. Leh
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The Nubra Valley trip is where the journey is as or more exciting than the destination. The road drive from Leh to Nubra features some of the most stunning sights of snow-covered mountains and passes, meandering rivers, deserts with black sand dunes, valleys with vegetation and monasteries on hills. The landscape changes every few kilometres
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“Madam, we can take you to a lesser-known gem of Ladakh. It resembles the surface of the moon!’, says our travel organizer Dorjey. The moment he says moon we get excited. Our itinerary is tweaked to visit Lamayuru or the ‘Moon Land’ of Ladakh, which is 125 km from Leh. The Nubra Valley experience has
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A lake so enormous that one wonders if it’s mistakenly labelled so. For so vast is it that one gets the feeling it is a river or the gentle waves that reach the periphery make you think it’s the sea. To add to the enigma are its ever-changing colours from turquoise blue, to sea green
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Monasteries are an essential element woven in the fabric of life of the Buddhist Ladakhis. In their trademark white walls with maroon roofs, you will see several of these dotted across the rugged landscape of Ladakh. They seem precariously perched on jagged cliffs, but once you access them, they seem very safe and secure. Thangkas
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