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Maps of India
Maps of cities and regions of India
Fantastic City Tours and Excursions in India
Unique places of interest in India
Cherrapunji
From the series “The Most Extreme Settlements on the Planet”
In India, travelers will have an opportunity to visit a small town of Cherrapunji, which is considered the rainiest settlement in the world. It's raining here literally every day. On average, it's about 12 000 mm of rainfall per year. About 10 000 people constantly live in the town. Daily walks down the street with an umbrella or raincoat become a commonplace for them. The town has a large cement factory, and there are several industrial centers for the extraction of coal and limestone in the surrounding area. Due to the fact that the soil is constantly washed away by heavy rains, locals don't have opportunities to engage in the agriculture. Trade and working at large industrial plants are main means of livelihood for people. The peculiar landscape of the area forms unusual climatic … Read all
Mahaparinirvana and Parinirvana Stupa Temple
From the series “The Surviving Artifacts of Buddhist Civilization”
Mahaparinirvana temple and Parinirvana Stupa are located in the Indian city of Kushinagar. These sights are usually regarded as a single point of interest, as they are very near to each other. The small town of Kushinagar is one of the most important pilgrimage sites in the world. According to the legends, it is here that Gautama Buddha attained parinirvana. Heyday of the town came in the 5-3 century BC. During the reign of King Ashoka, multiple viharas and stupas were built on its territory. The city flourished until the 12th century BC, and then was abandoned and forgotten. Many of its unique religious sites have been lost forever. In the late 19th century, the ancient city attracted archaeologists that began excavation. As a result many priceless artifacts, including the ruins of the … Read all
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Thailand Relaxes Its COVID-19 Policy
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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29.03.2023
New Year events in Thailand are likely to bring more people this year because everyone is tired of lockdowns and craving normal life. Many tourists, who book hotels in Pattaya, Krabi, or Phuket for the holiday season, also want to participate. As champagne has become an essential drink for New Year celebrations, the question regarding alcohol consumption comes to mind. The government allowed serving alcoholic drinks during the New Year countdown but only open-air cafes and restaurants with good ventilation will be permitted to do this until 1 am on 1 January 2022. This rule is nationwide.
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29.03.2023
Aura of India in photographs
Traditions in India
New Delhi
Local folks in New Delhi are proud of their culture that is why tourists should be attentive and respectful of cultural peculiarities of the local people. Certainly not all the city guests are well educated in cultural traditions and customs of the people that is why local folks are sympathetic and patient about tourists. However tourists should learn several conduct standards. Setting off to the exploration of religious landmarks and sights tourists should choose a proper outfit. The clothes … Read more 
Bombay
The shortest and most precise definition describing the nature of Mumbai is “the city of contrasts”. The contrast is seen literally in every aspect of the city life: its architecture, lifestyle of local folks, people’s temper and their attitudes towards life. During the city cruise travelers will meet women clad in traditional sari and young people in outfits keeping in traditions of European casual style. Many local residents still venerate the traditions of the forefathers and live in … Read more
Bangalore
Bangalore is the capital of the Karnataka state in India. This is an amazing city, featuring an abundance of greenery and parks. You will definitely enjoy the climate here, which is mild and not suffocating. But during the Indian summer, it's quite hot here, while in the winter you can freeze at night. Interesting fact that Bangalore is kindly called the Indian "Silicon Valley" due to a big number of IT-specialists living and working here. So the part of the local population has a degree and … Read more
Chennai
Local residents feature a very welcoming and friendly nature; the unique friendly atmosphere reigns here. It attracts many travelers from other countries to Chennai. Foreign visitors have to pay special attention to local culture and traditions, the ignorance of which often causes misunderstandings with the indigenous population. Going on a trip to the temple, pay particular attention to the outfit. Clothing should be high-necked; people in bright and extravagant costumes aren’t accepted in … Read more
Goa
Many national holidays carried out on Goa have religious roots. However, they are quite similar to religious celebrations in usual meaning. Locals devote incredibly interesting festivals and fairs to their gods; tourists are regular guests there. Influence of the Portuguese is reflected not only in culinary traditions of Goa, but also in culture of the indigenous population. Striking examples of this effect are carnivals that accompany a significant part of national celebrations. Portugal, in … Read more
