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The practice of homestays in India can be traced almost 5000 years back. In other words, this practice is deeply embedded in Indian civilization. Indians are ingrained with such a deep sense of hospitality because they firmly believe in the saying, �Athiti Devo Bhava� , which translates to, �guests are equivalent to God.� One way of experiencing the true hospitality of the people and getting a close insight into the culture and lifestyle of India is opting for a homestay during your stay here. This brings with it several advantages, the most obvious one being the opportunity to learn about Indian culture and taste the lovely homemade food that the country is famous for. This blog tells you the 10 reasons to stay at homestays in India. Acquaintance with the local people One of the ways of getting acquainted with the customs and lifestyle of the Indian people is opting for a homestay. While the friendly nature of Indians is sure to win you over, communicating with them won�t be a problem...

India is blessed with enormous natural bounties and beauties. Home to over 88+ national parks, 70% of the great Himalayas that runs along its north and northeastern border and the Western Ghats that stretches all the way from North to South along the Western edge of the country from, India houses some of the most vibrant biodiversity hotspots.  To be inscribed by UNESCO as World Heritage Site is no mean feat and the natural sites that we will talk about are the 6 Must Visit Natural World Heritage Sites in India. So read on and hopefully visit them as soon as you can! Valley of Flower Valley of flowers - A National Park in the Indian Himalayas An Indian National Park, which encompasses a unique natural zone between the Great Himalayas and Zanskar, Valley of Flower is something about which you hear only in a fairy tale. Like a giant colorful carpet covering the mountains, the flower valley sprawls over an expanse of around 87 km sq km . Since 2004, the park has been a UNESCO world-h...

One of the best places to visit in Madhya Pradesh, Gwalior Fort is one of the oldest and resplendent fortresses in India. The fort came into prominence around 8th century under the rule of Rajput Tomar kings. This sprawling hill fort houses several structures of note that include 2 palaces, several temples and water tanks. The fort's rule changed several hands that include Rajputs, Mamluks, Suris, Mughals, Marathas and British. To get a peek into the turbulent history and legends associated with Gwalior Fort, do attend the Son et Lumiere which is held every night at the open air amphitheater inside the fort complex. Gwalior Fort, Madhya Pradesh, India Gwalior Fort, Travel Facts: Location: Seated at the hilltop, around 100 meters above the city level, the fort  is around 7 km from the Gwalior railway station. Built by: The fort is believed to have been built by Raja Man Singh Tomar, however, in the course of five hundred years the fort went from one ruler to another. Built in: Gwal...

With temperature cooling down and monsoon over, November heralds the peak season of tourism in India. It is the time of year when all wildlife sanctuaries are open, the scorching desert of Rajasthan cools down, Andaman and Goa beaches are accessible with sporadic rains  and the snow carpets the great Himalayan landscape. In all this is the time of the year when you could enjoy the true geographical diversity of India. If you are itching to go footloose than our compilation of the best places to visit in India in November is just the thing for you. The days get shorter, calmer and the nights considerably cooler. November is also the month when a number of festivals are being celebrated all around the country including the world famous Pushar Fair. In a nutshell, this is the best time of the year to explore some of India�s most interesting places. So, here are the list of top places to visit in India in November: [Or skip straight to November tour packages by destination page]...