Dal Lake is a Himalayan urban lake, famous for its pristine beauty. It harbours a rich biodiversity of plants and animals. It attracts thousands of tourists every year. Shikaras and houseboats are a major attraction to enjoy the pristine beauty of the Kashmir valley while … Continue readingDal Lake
The Pushkar fair is an annual five day camel and livestock fair held in the town of Pushkar in the state of Rajasthan, India. It is one of the world’s largest camel fairs. Thousands of people go to the banks of the Pushkar Lake where … Continue readingPushkar Fair
The cham dance is a lively masked and costumed dance associated with some sects of Tibetan Buddhism and Buddhist festivals. The dance is accompanied by music played by monks using traditional Tibetan instruments. The dances often offer moral instruction relating to compassion for sentient beings … Continue readingMask Dance
Dhimsa is a dance of the ‘Hill Tribes’ of Araku valley. This dance is usually performed in March and April, and on important occasions such as weddings, anniversaries, hunting festivals and yearly celebrations. Women form a chain and move their feet according to the rhythm … Continue readingDhimsa Dance
Famously referred to as ‘The Switzerland of India’ by Mahatma Gandhi, Kausani, is a quaint and peaceful little town perched on a hill offering panoramic views of the Himalayan peaks, Trishul, Panchchuli, and Nanda Devi. The people of Kausani are predominantly from the Kumaoni and … Continue readingKausani
Panchachuli peaks are a group of five snow-capped Himalayan peaks lies in eastern Kumaon Himalayas in Pithoragarh district of Uttarakhand, India. It is believed that this is the place ‘Five Chulis’ (cooking hearths) where the Pandavas cooked their last meal on the way to heaven. … Continue readingPanchachulli