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One of India’s largest cities is Mumbai, which was formerly called Bombay. Today it is a favorite destination of many locals as well as international travelers who visit the city because of its cosmopolitan and eclectic format. Additionally, Mumbai is the commercial capital of the country as well as being one of its predominant port cities.

With its nearly 400 miles (650 km) of coastline, the beaches of Kerala are one of the primary reasons that this area is a favorite tourist destination in southern India. Although the different beaches at one time were the targeted stops seafarers and traders, they were re-discovered in the 1960’s by backpackers and those seeking a great place to tan. That allure continues today as this is one of the more popular coastal areas in the country. The following is a list of the top beaches in Kerala, India to visit when vacationing there.

Aside from the local Indian dishes, you will be amazed at the wide range of international cuisines that can be found in the city of New Delhi, especially if your favorite is Japanese. There are nearly two dozen restaurants in the city that serve Japanese food although most of them also serve Chinese and Thai cuisine as well. In any event, they are all worth venturing into and sampling their menus. The following are the ones that we have placed at the top of our list of Japanese restaurants in New Delhi that you should try.

Goa is the hub of tourism in western India and was originally a Portuguese colony. The architecture and culture still depict Portugal’s influence in the region as it is blended with that of India. read full article

Northern India’s largest city is Delhi and the capital is that part of the city known as New Delhi. If you’re contemplating a vacation in Delhi and you have never visited there before, here are a few suggestions about the customs of the country, getting around, staying safe, and a few things you should definitely see while exploring the city.

Taking a taxi in Asia can be a hit and miss. Here are 5 things you do not want to hear your taxi driver say:

1. ‘Your hotel has closed down’

‘Your hotel has closed down’ says the Indian rickshaw driver. He will tell you that… read full article

OK so I’m back in the UK now and have to say I’m missing my rickshaw! The days following my last post saw us travelling down the East coast of India from Visakhapatnam through Chennai (Madras) and down to the finish line in Pondicherry. It was great to reach… read full article

Although India has become a hot tourist destination in the resent years, there must be many of you who would be coming here for the first time. Apart from the cultural differences, there are many other things to remember when you are in India. Indian Railways is the… read full article

Jaipur, India very name makes you envisage elephants and camels with dry hot weather and sand dunes, right?

Well, it is quite true. As you enter Jaipur the first thing that strikes you is the peculiar shade of pink on all the walls, shops and homes which… read full article

Currently traveling to Visakatnaparan, which is on the coast. We’ve been traveling down the center of India for the past 4 days which has been great but we’re looking forward to seeing the coast. We spent some time in Bhandavgarh National Park where we saw some tigers which was amazing. The… read full article

I am sitting at the departure gate at Delhi airport having survived the most extraordinary route through an airport I’ve ever endured.

Don’t expect any signposts telling you where to go if you ever fly through here! It really is every man, woman and child for themselves. Having some how left the… read full article

Neil Ambler is participating in the 3-week Rickshaw run adventure in the Nepalese Himalayas. The Rickshaw Run is a tuk tuk race starting on 1 June in Kathmandu, Nepal and ending some 3 weeks later in Pondicherry, India. Neil will be sending updates as his team faces the usual dirt tracks, jungle, bad roads and… read full article

New Delhi, India is usually thought of as a place of Hindus and vegetarian people but it is true to some extent only. There are a lot of places which serve exceptional curries and mouth watering mutton… read full article

Transportation

New Delhi, India, is just like New York- chaos and too much traffic! However, once you step out of the Airport you will be swarmed with guys asking you were you want to go and stuff like that so it is better to take… read full article

Although India is a beautiful country with friendly people, there are many things that people coming from other countries take for granted, about safety issues. As you come out of the airport on landing, you are on a new adventure! So, before you plan your vacation in India… read full article