Pune is a shopper’s delight; and even more so if you are looking for traditional or ethnic styles like sarees and suits. From innovative and unique prints to typical Maharashtrian design elements; from silk and crepe sarees to the comfortable cotton ones, you can find everything you are looking for in the various saree markets […]
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One Day Visit to Osho Ashram, Pune
You can’t talk about Pune without the mention of the famous Osho Ashram. Known for its beautiful landscapes, unusual activities, and stores selling the Osho chappals and gowns, it’s a highly visited tourist spot in Pune. Away from the famous night life of Pune, if you want to escape the hustle and bustle of the […]
Best markets for tourists in Mumbai
If you are visiting Mumbai, a day for shopping is probably already on your list. Even if you don’t plan to shop. Window shopping is in India’s DNA. In fact this is how shopkeepers invite you to their shops – ‘Dekh lijiye, dekhne kay kaunsa paise lagte hain’. (Have a look. It doesn’t cost anything). […]
Buy a 4G LTE local sim card in India
If you are traveling to India, buying a 4G LTE local sim card makes a lot of sense to save on roaming charges and receive calls from locals – hotels, cab drivers etc. Plus the data charges are quite cheap in India so why not make the most of it. As of now only one […]
Call India @ 60 paise while traveling abroad
The beauty of International travel is that we can completely cut off from our work, social circles etc for a few days. Of course, by switching off our phones. However, there are always a few people we end up calling every day. And that turns out to be very expensive. International roaming plans are exorbitant […]
Innova Taxis in Mumbai at Rs. 13 per km
Traveling with friends or family that won’t fit in a 4 passenger cabs is quite painful. We are forced to either hire two cabs or hire an Innova from a local travel agency, which is not only expensive but cumbersome to book too. However, with the recent launch of UberSUV in Mumbai. It lets you […]
Hotel Credit Cards in India
From Jet Airways to Air India to British Airways, there’s enough choice if you are looking for a credit card to earn airline miles and benefits. Alas, that’s not the case with credit cards for hotels in India. Globally, there are a lot of co-branded hotel cards that offer hotel points and elite status. Though […]
Gadgets to carry when traveling to India
Though it’s always better to travel light, some gadgets are worth the weight while traveling abroad. Here are some gadgets that should come handy when you are traveling to India. Portable Wifi or Mifi It’s very rare to find free wifi hotspots in India as of now. And thanks to bad 3G networks, data on […]
Kolhapur – Travel Into the heart of Maharashtra
Kolhapur is a historical city located in the heart of Maharashtra. Apart from the sugarcane fields, the chicken and mutton rassa, and Kolhapuri chappal , Kolhapur is worth a visit to experience the real history of Maharashtra. A cultural hub, Kolhapur is the seat of the descendants of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj. Kolhapur is home to […]
First Trip to Hyderabad
Well rooted in its culture, Hyderabad is a place which has its own share of stories and history. Hyderabad like any other city has a whole range of places to eat, and chill around. But if you really want to soak up the culture, here are a few places you should visit: Chowmahallah Palace This […]