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India is one of most amazing and uncommon countries blessed with some of the most diverse terrains and incredible landscapes. Crisscrossing on the face of this massive country are some fascinating roads snaking their way through some of the most heavenly locations and sites on Earth. Mentioned below are 12 Best Road Trips in India every Indian biker must take which are equally challenging when it comes to thrill and excitement. Delhi � Leh Widely perceived as one of the most adventurous and exciting motorcycles tours in India, the Delhi-Leh stretch is full of most wonderful sights and experiences. The road trip in India, normally taking 14-15 days, is also one of the most difficult one and passes through Chandigarh, eventually making its way through the fabulous valley of Manali. This exotic bike trip can rightly be categorized as one of the most real adventures that any biker can experience. Coming out from the urban chaos of Delhi, the sights and scenery quickly change from beautiful...

The International Mango Festival in Delhi celebrates the delicious tropical fruit, Mango. It is a brilliant opportunity to taste 1100+ varieties of mango at one place. The succulent flavors of India�s favorite fruit has its very own festival which is celebrated in vigor. Delhi International Mango Festival (DIMF) is the best way to honor the long-standing love and the fondness for this spectacular fruit of tropical countries. You do not need any special reason, as the tantalizing juices of the King of Fruits is enough to tempt you to attend. The Mango Festival is one of the most attended festivals in India. Every lover of Mango has a pretty good reason to be here. Enjoy the festivities for your favorite fruit, the festival is celebrated every year in Delhi. Roots of the International Mango Festival in Delhi The International Mango Festival was first started in 1987. The Delhi Tourism and Govt. of NCT of Delhi in association with the Agricultural and Processed Food Products Export Develo...

Does adventure activities excite you? Are you one of those whose idea of a vacation is partaking in thrilling adventurous activities? If yes, then Bungee jumping is surely a thing of your interest. Getting straddled in an elastic harness, jumping from a cliff and looking at the world from a different angle, surely raises the adrenaline rush. To help you out, we have listed top 6 bungee jumping in India: 1. Goa Goa is one of those destinations that offers a wonderful amalgam of adventure activities and pleasurable experiences. When in Goa, visit Anjuna Beach to enjoy the excitement of bungee jumping in Goa. The platform for jumping is attached to a crane and its height is relatively low. If this is your first attempt at bungee jumping then this is a great chance for you. If you plan to jump for the second time on the same day, you might get a discount! Site : Gravity Adventure Zone, Anjuna Beach, Goa Height of Bungee Jumping : 25 m Minimum Age : 14 years See More: 5 Popular Goa Beaches...

Also known as "the world�s most massive act of faith", Kumbh Mela is a colossal gathering of huge number of devotees at a designated spot every 12 years. The sights are simply overwhelming. Thousands upon thousands pilgrims chanting "Har Har Mahadev" and clad in saffron come to one out of four holy cities to observe this massive event. This year the Kumbh Mela is taking place at Ujjain, situated in the exotic Indian state of Madhya Pradesh. Known as the divine place of Lord Mahakal, Ujjain is located on the eastern bank of River Shipra. The Kumbh Mela is considered to be the most auspicious time to take bath in the holy waters of River Shipra. Tradition has assigned a lot significance to this act. It is believed that by taking bath in these holy waters, a man can be absolved from his past sins and thus can contemplate liberation from the endless cycle of births and deaths. History of the Kumbh Mela The name Kumbh has been derived from the immortal celestial Pot of n...

Also known as the �God�s Own Country�, the South Indian state of Kerala has been blessed several natural wonders. Verdant mist-clad mountain ranges, tropical rainforests and cascading waterfalls are some of these wonders. All these also offer memorable trekking experiences and become some of Kerala�s best trekking routes. The natural views, variety of flora and fauna is simply spectacular. It is no exaggeration when we say that trekking is one of the most popular adventure activities in Kerala. The blog enlists 5 popular trekking & hiking trails in Kerala: 1. Chembra Peak Starting the trek from Meppady, near Kalpetta (district center of Wayanad), walking past aromatic huge green tea plantations, crossing mist-covered clouds like in a dream. You gradually make your way into the verdant jungles. Here you follow the trail made by the former trekkers or make your new trail to arrive the Chembra Peak, which has a height of 2100 m above sea level. After covering this trek of 14 km, ...

India�s high-speed luxury train, Gatimaan Express has made its inaugural journey. The lavish ride runs from New Delhi to Agra. The Honorable Union Railway Minister Suresh Prabhu, flagged off the first ride today. The launch of the train heralds a new era of high-speed rail travel in India. Though a far call from bullet trains, it is the fastest train in India, with a maximum speed of 160 km per hour. The best aspect of the train is its deluxe features and facilities, inspired from the series of �Palace on Wheels� luxury trains in India. The train has made it possible to enjoy a luxurious day trip to Agra possible. Gatimaan Express - Travel Time The train will cover the 192-km distance between Delhi and Agra in all of 100 minutes. The train achieves the maximum speed of 160 km/ hr. Timings The Gatimaan service will be running on all days of the week, except Friday, the day Taj Mahal remains closed. The train starts from Nizamuddin station at 8.10 am and reaching Agra Cantt at 9.50 am. T...

The Mahaparinirvan Express is a special Buddhist Pilgrimage Train. The train follows a spiritual tour of the Centres of Buddhism.  The train gets its name from the Mahaparinirvana sutra. In this particular teaching, Buddha tells his followers that they can attain merit and a noble rebirth by going on pilgrimage to the place where he was born (Lumbini), gained enlightenment (Bodhgaya), first taught (Sarnath), and attained Nirvana (Kushinagar). Buddhism originated in India around 2500 years back. The Mahaparinirvan tour is a rich reminiscence of the Buddhist legacy. The divine life of Lord Buddha from his birth in royal family, his life of difficulties, his austere practices, attainment of enlightenment, passing on the knowledge to followers and the attaining of eternal bliss has been covered. This initiative by India Railways is a spiritual luxury. The train offers an 8 -day and 7- night journey in complete comfort. Started in 2002, the train offers journeys between the months of Se...