Chanderi a hidden gem in Central India is a quaint little town where time seems to stand still since the 19th century. Stone houses merge seamlessly with fort walls and palace courtyards. The high spires of temples and many beautiful baolis play hide and seek throughout the town and everywhere you walk you hear the clickety-clack of handlooms weaving the finest ‘Chanderi’ silk and cotton. There is always a blur of activity in the bazaars and as the sun sets over the majestic Chanderi Fort the town comes alive with mesmerizing folk songs echoing from the low hillocks of the Malwa Plateau. Yet there seems to be a strange stillness in the air bordering on the eerie! Embarking on a journey through Chanderi is stepping into a realm where history artistry and nature converge in harmonious splendour. The enchanting town best known the world over for its fine silk fabric hides in its weaves tales of a bygone era that take as many interesting twists and turns as the labyrinthine streets of Chanderi..

Durga Pujas in Kolkata have always been an extravagant show; larger-than-life, full of colors, mind-blowing artistry, magnificent wizardry of lights, 24Hrs x 10days of fun, music and gaiety!
Since 2021 when "Durga Pujas in Kolkata" was added in the UNESCO List of Intangible Cultural Heritage of the World, granting it elite status among diverse cultural traditions from around the world, the frenzy of Pujo celebrations is at its peak...

Dev Deepawali in Varanasi is a dazzling spectacle that transforms the city into a radiant celebration of light and spirituality. Held on Kartik Purnima, it is a visual and cultural extravaganza, where millions of diyas (oil lamps) illuminate the ghats along the Ganges, creating a mesmerizing scene. Spice that up with the delicious street food of Banaras, and add the Buddhist philosophies of Sarnath and it becomes a perfect recipe for a Dev Deepawali trip to the city older than the oldest!

There are few cities in the world of greater antiquity than Banaras truly reflecting the Indian ethos of "Atithi Devo Bhava" after all this ancient city has always embraced a culture of intellectual debate and embraced the diversity of Hinduism, Islam, Bhakti and Sufism. It has welcomed with open arms mystics artisans musicians and people of all colour and race. And through this warm embrace has also imbibed a diverse array of culture music and cuisines.

Back in the 1920s, an Irish theatre artist and environmentalist, Norah Richards, made Andretta her home, and started the makeover of the village into an artists’ hub! Located near Palampur in Kangra district, in the backdrop of Dhauladhar Himalayan range, this tiny miny settlement has since then attracted many noted artists, theatre practitioners, painters and more recently potters.. Slow down that fast paced life for four days and connect with your own self amidst the picturesque Himalayas!.

The land is so barren and the passes so high that only our fiercest enemies or our best friends would want to visit us." - An old Ladakhi proverb.

Ladakh – A land of magic and myths...bounded by the icy heights of the Karakoram and Himalayan ranges... beneath a carpet of rich hues of turquoise blue skies, lies the "Lost Kingdom" of Ladakh. Part fantasy, part reality, Ladakh is where the forces of nature have conspired over millennia to render a majestically unrealistic landscape..

"It is not known if in the inhabited world there exists another place as Mandu for sweetness of air and for the pleasantness of the locality....especially in the rainy season"
~An entry in Jehangir's memoirs, Jahangir-nama
Mandu, a city existing since 6th century BCE, is home to hauntingly beautiful palaces, mosques, temples and home to numerous other gigantic architectural marvels, and well the rains turn the whole town into a huge green carpet laced with monuments all over!.

"Stop, relax and breathe easy, you have stumbled upon Rajasthan’s best kept secret... You are in the ancient town of Bundi or "Vrindavati" as it was known long ago, part of the Hadoti region of Rajasthan, standing as a silent sentinel on the southern end fringes of India’s oldest hill range, the Aravallis. A region that was home to our prehistoric cave- dwelling, hunter-gatherer ancestors, whose cave paintings from approx. 10,000 years ago, add to the X-factor of Bundi!

Discover the Heart of Central India!
Each of these cities offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty. The monsoon season enhances their charm, transforming the landscapes into lush green paradises and adding a mystical aura to their ancient monuments. Hidden within their historical narratives are tales of bravery, artistry, and devotion that continue to resonate with visitors.