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Monsoons are the reason to go out and holiday after a scorching spell of the summers. July being the prime month of rains in most parts of India, brings with itself hefty opportunities, not just to enjoy the bliss of nature, but also explore the varied shades of incredible India. These shades are depicted through different festivals, which are celebrated across boundaries of castes and community. Mentioned below is a list of some of the popular festivals in India that will certainly make your July 2016 memorable. 1. Amarnath Yatra An experience that is bound to change the way you value any religion, Amarnath Yatra is an annual affair for lakhs of pilgrims, wishing to pay their obeisance to Lord Shiva. Since times immemorial, Amarnath cave has been a place of worship for the Hindus. Legends has it that Lord Shiva used the Amarnath cave to narrate the secrets of immortality to his consort, Goddess Parvati. There are many epics revolving about the discovery of the cave by humans. Some say...

The largest human gathering on earth, Kumbh Mela is known to be one of the most sacred Hindu festivals. Nashik Kumbh Mela is one of its faces and is celebrated over a period of 12 years on the banks of Godavari river. Precisely, the celebrations of this extravaganza take place at the origins of the sacred Godavari river, Trimbakeshwar district in Nashik, Maharashtra. In an attempt to delve completely into the spiritual flow of the Kumbh festival, pilgrims and tourists in figures of millions, flock to this part of the globe. The main essence of the festival is the dip in the holy waters, which Hindus believe washes away all the sins of this mortal world. Highly fascinating is the sight of saffron clad or the naked �Sadhus�. As per Hindu traditions, Nashik Kumbh Mela invites 14 sects of Sadhus, known as Akharas. Out of these 14, 11 are Lord Shiva followers, including the fully naked Naga Sadhus, while the other 3 sects are dedicated to Lord Vishnu. Significance of Nashik Kumbh Mela 2015 ...

A journey in Maharaja Style! With Indian Holiday Pvt. Ltd. (A 2 times National Tourism Award winning Company) and IRCTC (Indian Railways Catering and Tourism Corporation) joining hands, travelers get a great opportunity to enjoy a journey onboard Maharaja Express on special discounted prices. The departure is scheduled to take place on 20th April �16. The destinations to be covered by this journey include Ranthambore and India�s Golden Triangle route- Delhi, Agra and Jaipur. The journey spans for four days and three nights and lets you visit the world famous heritage sites including Red Fort, Taj Mahal, Ranthambore National Park and Jantar Mantar. The departure has a lot to offer. Guests can avail as much as 30 percent discount coupled with other benefits like one way airport transfer on arrival and complimentary one night stay in a five star hotel. Get your booking done before 20th April� 2016 to avail this wonderful offer. Known for its royalty, Maharaja Express is one among the lead...

Amarnath Yatris won�t get halwa, puri, burger, pizza or other stuffed parantha from this year. Shri Amarnath Shrine Board (SASB) has banned all sorts of cold drinks, fast food and fried food in both the routes to Amarnath (Baltal and Pahalham). In a conversation with the Deputy Chief Executive, he said that the ban has been imposed following recommendations by an expert committee which also comprised of eminent doctors.  The decision to ban the fried food as well as cold drinks has been taken primarily because these food items lead to acclimatization problems and since the route lies at an elevation of about 13500 feet. Oily food results in respiratory problems in regions where the temperature dips down to sub-zero at night. This committee was called following the concerns of Supreme Court for the large number of pilgrims� death in 2012. During the 39-day Yatra as much as 130 pilgrims had died in 2012. The following years, the deaths however came to a fall but there still were 40 c...

Kerala is world-renowned for its backwaters, Ayurvedic therapies and plantation of spices and tea. There is probably nothing uncaught by the God�s Own Country (another deserved name of the state). Even some of India�s most beautiful beaches are located in Kerala. Some of these beaches overlook the confluence of three water bodies- River, sea and backwaters. Some of the Kerala beaches are popular for the thrilling-adventure activities available. Some are famous picnic spots of Kerala. And most importantly some are just secrets. These secrets beaches are, needless to say, pristine and calm. We present you a list of twenty five beaches of Kerala, each of which is surely going to give you an experience unforgettable. Just go through the list and choose the best for you yourself.  1. Alleppey Beach Located in a popular backwater destination of Kerala, Alleppey (Alappuzha) Beach has been referred to as the Venice of East by Lord Curzon. A lot of movies and short-films have featured this ...

Have you ever wondered where your favorite Bollywood movie was shot? Did you always wanted to visit the place? Those beautiful locations are not too far from you and are set right in your incredible country, India. India proudly boasts of being home to beautiful beaches, deserts, hill stations, historical monuments and temples, which have featured in different Bollywood movies. These attractions are set in different corners of the country and have played a key role in the success of Bollywood super hits. Bollywood has an audience spread all around the globe. A number of movies are showcased on the silver screen throughout the year. Bollywood plays an important role in connecting the audiences with the real beauty of India which lies in its beautiful destinations. Seeing those enthralling destinations over the silver screen, it is hard to resist yourself from visiting them. To make it easier for you, we have listed some popular locations where blockbuster Bollywood movies were shot: Man...

Sanctioned by United Nations, the first International day of Yoga will take place on 21st June 2015. The day will celebrate Yoga, which is a 6000 year old mental and spiritual practice that aims to transform the body and mind of an individual. On 27th December 2014, the Prime Minister of India, Mr. Narendra Modi, while addressing the UN General Assembly said, "Yoga is an invaluable gift of India's ancient tradition. It embodies unity of mind and body; thought and action; restraint and fulfillment; harmony between man and nature; a holistic approach to health and well-being. It is not about exercise but to discover the sense of oneness with yourself, the world and the nature. By changing our lifestyle and creating consciousness, it can help us deal with climate change. Let us work towards adopting an International Yoga Day.� Yoga teaches us to cure what cannot be endured and endure what cannot be cured While suggesting the date June 21 as the International Day of Yoga, Mr. Nare...