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The Most Spectacular Temple in Southern India
Posted 28 September 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Meenakshi Amman Temple is regarded by many as the most spectacular temple in Southern India. Photo by Jorge Royan Locals consider Meenakshi Amman temple the eighth wonder of the world, and that’s not just their pride talking: the architectural marvel was among the worldwide entrants considered for a position […]
What You Need to Know about Udupi’s Krishna Temple
Posted 20 September 2016 by David IN / 0 responses
Udupi, a coastal city in the South Western province of Karnataka, is home to one of the region’s finest temples. Just an hour north of Mangaluru, this is an important site of of religious pilgrimage in India, and a worthwhile excursion for anyone in the area, especially those involved in […]
Time for Fun and Games: Amusement Parks in India
Posted 19 August 2016 by judit IN / 0 responses
Have you taken the Rickshaw Challenge? Are you up for an encore? If so, you’ll fall in love with these amusement parks in India. Park your tuk tuk in front of any of these and let your second helping of fun begin! Picture source: YouTube
The Mesmerizing Beaches of Tamilnadu
Posted 28 April 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
With a longer than 1000 km coastline, the Southern Indian state boasts of quite the variety of sandy shores, many of which have a lot of attractions to keep tourists busy. So, here are the most beautiful beaches of Tamilnadu that are worth visiting. Photo by Prashant Ram Marina Beach This […]
India’s Underwater Train
Posted 26 April 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Wow! India doesn’t mess around when it comes to tourism, that’s for sure. The plans are grandiose, but why shouldn’t they be? India is among those countries that have the longest railway network. And, as we know, novelties are always welcome: India’s underwater train will be one special tourist (and […]
Just Released: NASA Images of India
Posted 6 April 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Recently, NASA uploaded three million breath-taking images of our planet, snapped since 1999. They used Japan’s ASTER to do this, recording surface temperatures and reflectance. Now, without further ado, here are the hows and whys, followed by the NASA images of India. NASA’s Terra flagship satellite has been equipped […]
The Best Cooking Classes in India
Posted 30 March 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
We could never deny that we are Indian food fanatics. We could eat it day and night, for breakfast and as a midnight snack, as dessert or whatever… the main thing is that we eat it, all the time. If you feel the same way, (or at least half […]
The Rituals of Holi
Posted 25 March 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Holi has taken the whole world by a whirlwind of colour; it is no longer a celebration only observed by Indians – Westerners throw huge parties in honour of it, too. But getting back on a more ancient track: what are the traditional rituals of Holi exactly? Photo by Steven […]
Kalaripayattu, The Mother of All Martial Arts
Posted 23 March 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Kalaripayattu, the ancient martial art form of India dates back more than 2000 years and is said to be the basis of most Chinese martial arts. So, why is this the Mother of all martial arts? Photo by Leelavathy B.M The story goes this way: the Buddhist monk called Bodhidharma […]
Indian Snacks for a Long Drive
Posted 17 March 2016 by Vera IN / 0 responses
Let’s admit it: we all love snacking while driving long distances. Anyone who says otherwise is a liar. Since you will be spending quite some time in your Amby, we thought we’d compile a list of Indian snacks for a long drive, all of which you can buy in a […]