Explore Incredible India (अतुल्य भारत) through our eyes, our travels and our recommendations.
If Spiritualism is what you speak, our Guide on “Varanasi, the spiritual Capital of India,” would be helpful. If you and your kids like adventure read about the awesome bamboo bridge in Wahkhen, Meghalaya, India. If hotels are not your cup of tea, then read about the Homestays of Musniari in the Himalayas, Uttarakhand. And if you are 18 awesome travel quoteswant to fuel your wanderlust, here are to inspire you.
Surrounded by the Arabian sea on the west, the Bay of Bengal on the east and Indian ocean on the south, the Indian peninsula is a vast South Asian country with diverse terrain – from Himalayan peaks to Indian Ocean coastline.
North Zone: North zone of India houses the states of Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Punjab, Uttarakhand, Uttar Pradesh, and Haryana. This zone of India is also the home to the mighty Himalayas and other mountain ranges. Thousands of tourists travel this region for enjoying mountains.
East Zone: the east zone is comprised of states of Bihar, Orissa, Jharkhand, and West Bengal. This region is rich in minerals, flora, and fauna in dense forests.
West Zone: This zone has the states of Rajasthan, Gujarat, Goa, and Maharashtra. Goa and many places in Maharashtra are located in the western coasts and are known or their spectacular coasts and beaches.
South Zone: States of Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu occupy the South Zone of India. This zone is flanked by oceans on three sides and therefore, home to scenic beaches. In addition, culture and languages are strikingly different from the rest of India.
Central Zone: Madhya Pradesh and Chhattisgarh are the only occupants of this zone. Being a plateau region, it is rich in minerals and is also home to many famous wildlife sanctuaries, national parks, and bio-reserve.
North East Zone – Assam, Sikkim, Nagaland, Meghalaya, Manipur, Mizoram, Tripura, and Arunachal Pradesh are located in this zone. Geographically, apart from the Brahmaputra, Barak and Imphal valleys and some flatlands in between the hills of Meghalaya and Tripura, the remaining two-thirds of the area is hilly terrain interspersed with valleys and plains. (Source)
If you want to soak in the culture of a place, then homestay is the way to go. If you want to experience village life, the Sarmoli village homestays in Munsiyari, Uttarakhand offer the perfect opportunity. However, there are 7 things no one tells you about these village homestays. Click to read more.
A Comprehensive trek guide to Munsiyari’s Mesar Kund with tips and advice on things to see and do with children, things to keep in bag and mind!
Afraid, that the Bhotiya culture and its legacy would soon be forgotten, Dr. Pangtey took upon himself to record, document, and archive the community’s heritage.