Best Escapes South India

Best Escapes South India: Traversing between the narrow lanes of Charminar in Hyderabad, the sunny cobblestone streets of Pondicherry, museums of Trivandrum and bouldery backdrop of Hampi, I couldn’t help but think of the wonderful diversity that South India encompasses. The southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh offer an inimitable flavour […]

Temple hopping along the Karnataka coastline The Alternative

One does not particularly need a religious bone in their body to enjoy the impressive historic landmarks dotted along the Karnataka coast, in the form of ancient temples. The decided Hindu vibe of destinations like Udupi, Dharamsthala, Kollur, Gokarna and Sringeri testifies how deep the region is steeped in legends and mythology, drawing devotees from […]

The Indian Festival Calendar: Feb-March

A holiday in India can be safely expected to be brimming with wonderful vistas, architectural delights and compelling historical nuances, but there is something that adds even more fun to a trip – planning around a festival. Its best to understand the culture map of the country by visiting a destination during an important local […]