Kerala Village Festival

Celebrating the Pastoral Traditions and Way of Life, the Kerala Village Fair is a 10 day festival that attracts a lot of visitors to this state in the month of January. 

The New Year is around the corner, and festivities and celebrations break out everywhere. In Kerala, January is the month of the Kerala Village Fair. This fair, held every year at Kovalam and also in Ernakulam, recreates a tiny traditional Keralite village and cultural performances are held in this arena. It attracts several thousand tourists very year.

Gramam- The Village Fair in Kerala

The Kerala Village Fair meticulously reconstructs the settings and atmosphere of a traditional Kerala village, including the houses. Even the ubiquitous Kerala Tea Stalls, called Chayakkada, are recreated here. The tharavadu and Nalukettu houses, representative of the residences of the lower and upper classes of Kerala are put up here. The thatched houses and the mansions of timber are constructed with care, and are decorated exquisitely in traditional style. The mansions have massive pillars, open courtyards and corridors.

Inside the houses, the ethnic crafts of Kerala are on display – woodwork, ethnic jewelry, jewel boxes, sandal wood carvings, paintings, musical instruments, furniture, swords and shields and more are on display.

The outside of the houses are decorated with exquisite Pookkolams, the lovely traditional flower arrangements of Kerala.The whole creation has an enchanting effect, transporting the visitors back to an era that appreciated beauty and elegance in every aspect of life.

The Festival

In the evening, cultural performances are held. Various dances like Kathakkali and Mohiniyattam and even other dance-forms from other states like Kuchipudi and Bharathanatyam are performed here. Folk art forms like Pavakkoothu, Villupattu, Kakkarisi Natakam and the famous Panchavadyam of Kerala are performed. Kerala’s famous Martial Art forms like Kalaripayattu and Theyyam are other attractions.

Besides the cultural feast, feasts that satisfy the tourist’s palate are also on offer here.  Various sumptuous delicacies of South India, a wide and varied choice that leaves the tourist confused as to what to choose and what to leave, are on display here. Some of the dishes include theeyal, meen moilee, malabar porotta, mutton biryani, fish stew drowned in coconut milk, avial, appam, idiappam, Vellappam and Kallappam

Visit the Kamalagramam, the special crafts and arts section, to view and buy the magnificent arts and crafts of Kerala. Here, you can even watch the artisans at work as they create their masterpieces.

The Kerala Village Fair, called Gramam Fair, is held for a period of ten days every year in January.  This festival is usually held at Kovalam Beach. This is one more reason to visit the ever enchanting Kerala, ‘God’s Own Country’.

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The Desert Land of Pali

The Desert State of Rajasthan certainly has quite a few number of interesting travel destinations. Pali is one such place. You can see a lot of temples, dams, step wells, and even enjoy the fairs and festivals at Pali.

Pali is a district in the state of Rajasthan, and Pali town is the district headquarters. Pali is an industrial town that is located 72 km to the south east of Jodhpur on the banks of the Bandi river.

Traditionally, Pali was a trade center. This region was a stronghold of various clans of Rajputs and resisted Mughal expansion for a long time.

Pali region has many Hindu and Jain temples and other monuments. It is also famous for the many temple fairs held regularly.

Jawai Dam: The Jawai Bandh built across the Jawai River is one of the biggest dams in Rajasthan, and it is also a good spot for a picnic.

Jain Temples: There are numerous Jain Temples in this part of Rajasthan. Some of the more famous of them are the temples of Shri Nadol Jain Tirth, Shri RataMahaveer Jain Tirth, Shri Varkana Parswanath Jain Tirth, Ghanerao, Shri Narlai Jain Tirth, Shri Shantinath Jain Temple Sumer, Muchhal Mahavir Temple, Shri Takhatgarh Jain Tirth, Shri Astapadh Jain Tirth Rani, Shri Korthaji Tirth at Bamnera Navlakha Mandir and Shri Manmohan Parshvanath Jinalaya Banta.

Hindu Temples: The Somnath Mandir located in the middle of the city was built by Kumarpal Solanki, a King of Gujarat. Parshuram Mahadev Temple, a Shiva Temple, is located on top of one of the hills of the Aravalli Range.

Nimbo Ka Nath Mahadev Temple is located on the Sanderao to Falna road in the district of Pali. There is a traditional belief that the Pandavas stayed here during their exile. Other temples here include the Naulakha Jain temple, Bangur Mandir, Bajrang Bag, Karni Mata Temple and Sai Baba temple.

Most traditional fairs in India are associated with temples. In Pali, the Shri Sonana Khetlaji's at Aana Fair, Nimbo ka Nath’s (Nimbeshwar Mahadev’s) fair and, Parshurama Mahadevji's Fair are some of the famous fairs.

Pali is definitely a must-visit for those who are interested in learning more about the culture and rich heritage of Rajasthan.

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Goa for Amazing Travel Experiences

The best party place for Travelers in India is Goa is particularly known for exotic beaches, wonderful view and favorable ambience for visit.

Goa witnesses a plenty of travelers which is beyond the imagination of your mind. You will experience all things in Goa like sun is kissing the beaches, sand touching your feet, mouth smacking cuisines make you happy, amazing ambience, water games and much more. Moreover it’s delightful life and per day party ambience makes Goa a favorite place to celebrate you’re all the special occasion here. Goa is also popular for its mysterious history and different types of heritage. Goa is packed with beautiful bungalow and hotels, churches, amazing colorful markets, picturesque waterfalls and friendly civilians. Feni is the most famous drinkable liquor of Goa; even you can get liquors in very cheap here. All these famous things comprise with the travelers from all over the world makes this place a favorite destination throughout the year. Weather it is rainy season or summer season you will just love it. Some of the exotic spots that you must add in your Goa trip contain.

Goa’s popular Beaches are Baga beach, Benaulim Beach, Anjuna Beach, Agonda Beach, Calangute Beach, Cavelossim beach, Dona Paula beach, Candolim Beach, Colva Beach, Majorda Beach, Palolem Beach, Vagator beach, Varca Beach, etc. After finishing you’re seeing exotic beaches you should move to other major tourist charms like the waterfalls of central Goa “Basilica of Bom Jesus”.

Nightlife in Goa

When the sun sets here the atmosphere becomes more vibrant, beautiful, charming and happening. Some best places where you enjoy your night in Goa is Nine bar, Tito's and Mambo's and Club Cabana. The interesting and different activity to do on your Goa tour is, to board on a small ship which maintains a lively atmosphere full of songs, cultural programs and wine. If you really love to spend your life amongst the nature where you will want to say something in the ear of your lovely partner then the Goa’s beautiful beaches are a great option for you. Enjoy the parties with your loved ones and return with lots of romantic moments to cherish.

Eating Out in Goa

Goa resorts and a hotel serves some of the best sea cuisines for their travelers. Don’t forget to taste some delicious Indian and international dishes on these hotels. Popular eateries like Suza Lobos and Brittos. Beaches and resorts in Goa is two main targets of travelers.

Shopping in Goa

Goa has some of the best markets where you can shop various things for your loved ones and the most popular market at Anjuna beach stole the heart of many travelers.

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Praise Beauty in bliss of Paradise

Maldives nestled in the Indian Ocean is outstandingly gifted by the natural beauty. It is an tempting tourist destination with vast stretches of coral islands, pristine water lagoon, immaculate beaches beautifully dotted by the swaying coconut trees, exotic island resorts, trendy cool hotels and resorts, Maldives offer truly unique holiday experience to its guests. Offering plethora of options to enjoy vacation with an outstanding experience of lifetime, the sun-kissed beaches, pristine island destinations, water sports and activities, exhilarating adventures, picturesque sightseeing spots, cultural beauty, hospitable people, traditional dance and music, luscious delicacies, outstanding hospitality and the balmy climatic conditions tempt tourists to this paradise. 

Breathtaking Scenarios

Maldives is a treasure trove calling for vacationers, nature lovers and adventure seekers from around the globe. Witness specks of emerald greens enveloped by sparkling turquoise waters like sprinkled beads in the ocean, white powdery crystal sand beaches, tall verdant palms swaying, pristine coral reefs and some of the most incredible underwater marine life on our planet. The island is formed with many deep blue vast expanse of the Indian Ocean and more than a thousand islands and thousands more reefs. Booking Cheap Maldives Holidays appease your senses amidst the romantic dunes that adorn these islands. This is surely a heavenly place that calls for admirers from all nooks and corners of the world. Witness the surf and sun and where paradise meets reality. Opt from one of the ninety resorts islands across the Maldives. Explore everything what the amazing tropical wonderland has to offer. Being a low-lying coral island Maldives is formed on an archipelago of 26 major atolls, therefore boasting of many pictorial panoramas and living up to its praises enticing many travellers from around the world to book Maldives Holiday Packages. 

Thrills for Adventure Enthusiasts

The paradiscial Maldives apart from offering numerous tourist attractions, picturesque cityscape, verdant verdure, azure lagoons, palm-fringes and sandy beaches, jade and crystalline waters is the heaven for seeking adventures that exhilarate senses for tourist booking Maldives Holidays. Head to the endless chains of water sports, that gives adrenalin rush with activities including Parasailing which is a great way to explore the scenic splendour of the islands and the vistas of coral and waters beyond them. Also try scuba diving and snorkelling in the tropical waters of the Maldives vibrate with exotic marine life and abundant coral reefs. Tourists can explore the various diving sites like the Victory Wreck, Mushimasmingili Thila (Shark Thila), Guraidhoo Corner, Kuda Rah Thila (Broken Rock) and Banana Reef thus making the most of the Maldives Holiday Packages. If you like lazing along the serene environment while fishing, also trey out windsurfing along the waves of the sapphire crystal sea.

Rejuvenating in the Paradiscial Ambiance

Each of the islands of Maldives is blessed with its green vegetation and secluded setting is a natural spa in its own right, it is designed to soothe, caress, and heal the couples who have escaped to spend a healthy beginning of their relationship. Many traditional healing methods have been used by hakeembe (healing experts) and have been incorporated into special spa programs in the Maldivian islands offering world-class treatment to its guest accompanied with Cheap Maldives Holidays

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Solitude and Romance in the Himalayas

Nature and romance has a very special connection. Being closest to the nature makes you realises life's greatest blessings and seeing the world from a close distanced makes us want to celebrate our vital emotions like love, faith and fear. May be, that is why the greatest of the temples rests in the high mountains or by the gurgling rivers. Because, staying close to nature makes you realise the existence of the special power that keeps us grounded to this earth and life. May be this is why, the most romantic places on earth are always found in distance meadows. And for the same reason, we seek thrill to overcome our fears by overcoming some of the most feared natural forces in the world. Nature has this magic to make us realise our true existence.

Thus, celebrating a union with nature has always been a favourite practice by men. From getting married by the beach to discovering romance in the deep seas- some of the most romantic affairs in the world are celebrated in places full of natural bounty. Speaking of such celebrations, most of the honeymooners are often headed to places away from the hassled city life and try discovering romance through rejuvenation. Among many popular honeymoon destinations in India, Himachal Pradesh tops the list by being the most easily accessible, pocket friendly fairytale spot in India. Honeymoon in the valley by the lofty mountains and red rhododendrons may sound like a picture torn from a romance novel but that special feeling really exists.

Life can be indeed a fairy tale romance when you rattle through the snow by a colonial train. A train ride up to Shimla from Delhi during the winters is the perfect thing to kick off your honeymoon. And a different world waits at the end of those snow covered railway tracks. A languid evening by the fire place in a well maintained hotel is a common activity in Shimla as the place is full of specially designed honeymoon accommodations. Further, strolling the famous Mall Road with your partner hand in hand or riding on a Yak in Kufri, in the upper Shimla- a honeymoon in Shimla can be the most beautiful to happen to you.

These days, honeymoon in Himachal Pradesh has been made further special by the addition of many adventure sports activities where couples can explore their wilder sides by paragliding over the breathtaking valleys or hiking in the wining pathways. For those seeing more privacy and solitude, picnic spots away from popular towns like Shimla, Manali and Dharamshala can be a better option. Cottages and special spa facilities are also available in different isolated spots where the only sound you hear is of the gurgling rivers and frolicking birds and the chuckles of your partner.

A spa experience is probably the ultimate honeymoon experience where you get to combine the benefits of the Himalayan climate, Ayurveda and great company. The result is a relaxed and happy you. Thus, when you return from an exotic honeymoon in the Himachal, the only thing you remember is the bliss you were gifted with. And what can be a better option than shopping to make your partner happy and ask yourself in the glory of togetherness.

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An Exciting Tour To Ladakh

India is a vast peninsula with various landforms, rivers, lakes and innumerable castes, faiths and religions. But there is a harmony in the entire country and that is visible when you go for tours to the different parts of the country. Ladakh is one of the most beautiful tourists destinations in the trans-Himalayan districts of Jammu and Kashmir. Your Ladakh packages will give you some of the most interesting experiences of life.

For a tour to Ladakh you can avail of the Leh packages also as the tour conductors include visits to all the interesting places in both Leh and Ladakh. The huge ranges of Karakoram and the Himalayas surround these places and their views from here are breathtakingly beautiful. Nature seems to be at her best in these regions. The snow-capped mountain peaks, the deep gorges and the meandering rivers with waterfalls and orchards just carries away travelers to a heavenly world. You feel as if you are so near to God. The Ladakh packages arrange for transportation, hotel accommodation, sight-seeing as well as adventure trips. So you can enjoy your tour to Ladakh with a free mind. The monasteries in Ladakh are the most beautiful pilgrims destinations. The atmosphere is so serene and calm that you will not feel like leaving the places. The Yak Monastery and the Thiksey Monastery are the most beautiful monasteries of Ladakh. The gompas too are very attractive. The Namgyal Tsemo Gompa stands on top of the hill. It is known as the Temple of the Guardian Deities. The idol of Lord Buddha here is made of gold and has the form of Laughing Buddha. The Phugtal Gompa, Alchi Gompa, and the Shanti Stupa are the other tourists attractions of Leh and Ladakh. Monks and nuns spend their whole lives in these gompas and monasteries and they are often seen plodding up the mountains in maroon robes.

The hotels in Leh and Ladakh are of international standards. Visitors from across the globe come to enjoy their holidays in these places. The rooms are well decorated and are fitted with modern accessories for maximum luxury and comfort. Various cuisines are served in the restaurants and in the local eateries you can taste some of the Ladakhi local dishes. The shopping centers are also attractive with colorful lights and bright hoardings and posters. You can shop for some of the typical items of Kashmir here. However, Leh packages offer wonderful adventure sports. Trekking, mountaineering, paragliding and snow skating thrill the visitors. The best season to visit Leh and Ladakh is summertime. You get to see nature in full bloom and also participate in the Harvest and Losar Festivals of this region. The people are fun loving and simple. They make arrangements for cultural activities and fairs that are really great fun to participate. You can also enjoy a Yak Safari. A trip to the Hemis National Park will give you the chance to witness some of the rarest of animals. The Asiatic Ibex, the Himalayan Griffon Vultures and the snow leopards live in harmony with each other here

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