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How to Hike the Inca Trail

Machu Picchu is one of those bucket-list activities people dream about. While most people visit on a day trip, you can also visit via the Inca Trail, a challenging multi-day hike through the jungles of Peru. In this guest post, my friend Gillian divulges the details of her trek while sharing some tips and suggestions to help you plan your trip to Machu Picchu. Hiking to Machu Picchu along the Inca Trail in Peru remains the highlight of my year traveling. Looking out over the peaks of the Andes, and knowing that I hiked to get there filled me with joy and awe. I didn’t want to be anywhere else. I won’t lie, though — it took some work. A lot of work, in fact. But it was totally worth it. Sitting some 2,500 meters (8,200 feet) above sea level, Machu Picchu was an Inca citadel built in the 15th century. The citadel was built as a royal estate, though it was used for less than 100 years before being abandoned due to the arrival of the Spanish, who were set on conquest. It wasn’t until...

How to Create a Coffee Table Travel Book: A Guide

There’s something magical about flipping through the pages of a Coffee Table Travel Book filled with striking travel photos. It’s like returning to a mini holiday from the comfort of your own living room — a quick passport to adventure. But, why settle for a generic store-bought coffee table book, when you can craft something […] The post How to Create a Coffee Table Travel Book: A Guide appeared first on Inditales .

How to Create a Coffee Table Travel Book: A Guide

There’s something magical about flipping through the pages of a Coffee Table Travel Book filled with striking travel photos. It’s like returning to a mini holiday from the comfort of your own living room — a quick passport to adventure. But, why settle for a generic store-bought coffee table book, when you can craft something […] The post How to Create a Coffee Table Travel Book: A Guide appeared first on Inditales .

Ancient Martand Sun Temple near Anantnag in Kashmir

Sun Temples in India are not easy to visit. They were the most magnificent temples once upon a time, but today they lie in absolute ruins. I have seen Konark Sun Temple in the East with missing Garbhagriha. Then, there is Modhera Sun Temple in the west located on the tropic of cancer in Gujarat, […] The post Ancient Martand Sun Temple near Anantnag in Kashmir appeared first on Inditales .

Karna Fakiri Phir Kya Dilgiri – Meerabai Bhajan

Karna Fakiri Phir Kya Dilgiri Sada Magan Me Rehna Ji करना फ़कीरी फिर क्या दिलगिरी, सदा मगन मैं रहना जी Koi Din Gadi Na Koi Din Bangla Koi Din Jangal Basna Ji कोई दिन गाड़ी, न कोई दिन बंगला, कोई दिन जंगल बसना जी Koi Din Hathi Na Koi Din Ghoda Koi Din Paidal Chalna […] The post Karna Fakiri Phir Kya Dilgiri – Meerabai Bhajan appeared first on Inditales .

Rakhigarhi – Biggest Sindhu Saraswati Civilization Site In Haryana

Rakhigarhi has been in the news for being the largest site of Sindhu Saraswati or Indus Valley Civilization. So, it had been on my wish list for a while. When I planned my trip to Agroha, we also took a detour to visit Rakhigarhi. I remember reading about Harappa and Mohenjodaro in history textbooks in […] The post Rakhigarhi – Biggest Sindhu Saraswati Civilization Site In Haryana appeared first on Inditales .

Tirumala Tirupati – Insights And Darshan Process

Planning a visit to the popular Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam – Get insights and understand the darshan process. The Varaha Kavacham (a prayer invoking Vishnu as Varaha swamy-the boar avatar for becoming an armor around us) from the Skanda Puranam says: आद्यं रङ्गमिति प्रोक्तं विमानं रङ्गसंज्ञितम् । श्रीमुष्णं वेङ्कटाद्रिं च साळग्रामं च नैमिशम् ॥ तोयाद्रिं पुष्करं […] The post Tirumala Tirupati – Insights And Darshan Process appeared first on Inditales .

Solo Travel – 10 Reasons Not To Travel Alone

Solo travel is fashionable today. It is presented as the ultimate Nirvana. Solo travelers (real or fake) think of themselves as elite in a way, putting themselves above the mere mortal travelers who do not have the courage to travel alone. Magazines, especially those focused on women, are full of taboos associated with traveling solo. […] The post Solo Travel – 10 Reasons Not To Travel Alone appeared first on Inditales .

Temples in Ayodhya: Ram Mandir and Other Iconic Temples You Shouldn’t Miss

Temples in Ayodhya Ayodhya is the Adipuri or the first city of Vishnu. It is believed to be sitting on the chakra of Vishnu. Rulers of Suryavansha or solar dynasty ruled from here for eons. Even today, many royal dynasties across India trace their lineage to this dynasty.  Of course, the most famous king is […] The post Temples in Ayodhya: Ram Mandir and Other Iconic Temples You Shouldn’t Miss appeared first on Inditales .

Sri Sharika Devi Chakreshwari Temple In Srinagar

I was studying Lalita Sahasranama and writing my own notes on it. That is when I came across Srinagar as the city of Rajarajeshwari Lalit Tripurasundari. I wondered if Srinagar in Kashmir is indeed that city. In my list of Cities Named After Devi, I remember mentioning Sharika Devi as the presiding deity of Srinagar. […] The post Sri Sharika Devi Chakreshwari Temple In Srinagar appeared first on Inditales .

Pawapuri Jal Mandir of Bhagwan Mahavir Near Nalanda

Pawapuri Jal Mandir is a beautiful Jain temple located close to Nalanda. It literally means a temple standing in the water. Niravan Sthali of Bhagwan Mahavir Bhagwan Mahavir was the 24th Jain Teerthankar who lived 5-6 centuries before the common era. He was born in Vaishali, also in Bihar. At Pawapuri, he attained Nirvana on […] The post Pawapuri Jal Mandir of Bhagwan Mahavir Near Nalanda appeared first on Inditales .

Kadlekai Parishe – Groundnut Festival Basavanagudi Bangalore

Kadlekai Parishe is a unique festival of Bangalore that celebrates the Kadlekai that the speaking population knows as Groundnuts or Peanuts. We Hindi speakers call it Moongfali. It is a basic nut that is used extensively in Indian cooking both as a nut and for its oil. It is rich in protein, and fiber and […] The post Kadlekai Parishe – Groundnut Festival Basavanagudi Bangalore appeared first on Inditales .

Siddhpur – Matrugaya Sristhal for Tarpana of Mothers

I heard of Siddhpur on my trip to Bahuchara Ji. We had some time on hand after visiting Bahuchara Mata and Umiya Mata at Unjha. So, Jaya suggested visiting Siddhpur for the houses with lovely facades. Since the sun was about to set, we thought we could simply drive by those houses and be back […] The post Siddhpur – Matrugaya Sristhal for Tarpana of Mothers appeared first on Inditales .

Best Labyrinths In India You Can Walk Around

Labyrinths are mazes that one can walk across, following a path. You start from outside, walk all the way inside, and then trace a path back to where you began. Usually, once you have stepped in, there is only one path that you can follow to come out. Explore these Labyrinths in India Labyrinths are […] The post Best Labyrinths In India You Can Walk Around appeared first on Inditales .

Kheer Bhawani Devi at Tulmul Ganderbal in Kashmir

I kept hearing of Kheer Bhawani at many seminars and conferences. Every time her mention added a force that was pulling me towards her. Given the turbulent times in Kashmir, one is never sure if one can visit the temples in Kashmir. I guess, at some point in time, the pull becomes strong enough to […] The post Kheer Bhawani Devi at Tulmul Ganderbal in Kashmir appeared first on Inditales .

Vari Yatra or Pilgrimage to Pandharpur

The podcast by Varada Sambhus provides a captivating exploration of the “Vari Pilgrimage,” a sacred journey deeply embedded in the cultural and spiritual heritage of India. As the author of the book “Vari Pilgrimage: Bhakti, Being, and Beyond,” Varada Sambhus brings to light the historical, cultural, and spiritual facets of this remarkable tradition, offering listeners […] The post Vari Yatra or Pilgrimage to Pandharpur appeared first on Inditales .

A Tourist’s Guide To Antarctica

This article is a Tourist’s Guide To Antarctica, the fifth-largest continent in the world. If you are an adventure tourist do read. Introduction However, the majority of cruises and tour guides will focus on the Antarctic Peninsula (the pointy bit). This is a far safer option than venturing too far inland. The Peninsula is home […] The post A Tourist’s Guide To Antarctica appeared first on Inditales .

Nalanda University Revived After 800 Years

If Xuan Zang, the 7th-century-ce Chinese traveler, and Buddhist scholar, were to visit his beloved alma mater at Nalanda University in the current-day state of Bihar, he’d find only a portion of its ruins accessible and excavated. Viewing the exposed brick structures, he would have memories of how they were once pristinely lime-plastered. He would […] The post Nalanda University Revived After 800 Years appeared first on Inditales .

Places To Visit In Darjeeling – Tourist Attractions

Darjeeling, a hill station located in the Himalayan foothills offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains. It is in the state of West Bengal, India. Darjeeling is also a popular tourist destination, attracting visitors with its scenic beauty, cool climate, local delicacies, and a range of cultural and outdoor activities. Explore these Places to visit […] The post Places To Visit In Darjeeling – Tourist Attractions appeared first on Inditales .

Agroha Dham – The Ancestral Place of Agarwal Community

Agroha is the place where I would trace my origins to. This is the place where our ancestor Maharaja Agrasen ruled from. However, it took me discovering many historical places in India before I reached Agroha on a cold January evening. Brief History of Agroha Maharaja Agrasen was a Kshatriya of Suryavamsha or the solar […] The post Agroha Dham – The Ancestral Place of Agarwal Community appeared first on Inditales .

Old Bangalore Temple Trail – Nagarathpete to Balepete

One fine Sunday morning 5 of us gathered at the edge of Dharamrayaswamy temple street in Nagarathpete to explore the old temples of Bangalore. Located right in the heart of the city, amidst busy markets these temples are the open-air history books telling is the story of the city and the communities that form the […] The post Old Bangalore Temple Trail – Nagarathpete to Balepete appeared first on Inditales .