Photo credit: NDTV  If you came to know that in a village everybody is born on the same date, you will not believe it, but it happened in a small village in the Allahabad district of Uttar Pradesh in India. In this village everyone was born on January 1, isn’t it amazing? Actually, this is shocking for everyone and they remain stunned. In Uttar Pradesh's district of   Allahabad, everybody's date of birth mentioned in Aadhaar card (National Identity card) is January 1. There are around 10 thousand people living in this village. People say that everyone had to wait for several days for the Aadhar card when they received, they are feeling trapped themselves. One villager says that nowadays, the Aadhaar card has become necessary for most of the works and because of the same date of birth and wrong registration, we are facing problems. According to the news published in the English newspaper Times of India, this problem was detected when the teachers of government scho

Pushkar Camel fair, a retreat of colors and fragrances  Date of Pushkar Camel fair in 2017: 28 October to 4 November Pushkar camel Fair is held every year in the month of Kartik (October or November according to Gregorian calendar). This is the largest cattle fair in India and in the world. This fair is celebrated for religious and cultural purposes. As Pushkar is a holy city in India, in the old times' people, came here in the month of Kartik to take a dip in the Pushkar Lake to wash their sins. As in old times, the transport was either camels, horses, bullock carts etc. After their rituals at the holy lake, people has started tarding the horses and bullocks which they used for transportation. So, for this reason, Pushkar camel fair became one the most important cattle fair in India.  As this fair is organized during the month of Kartik (October, November) when thousands of people from different parts of the Rajasthan and around the world came here to celebrate t

The most visited Unesco World Heritage temples and sites of Tamil nadu  Tamil Nadu or the land of Tamils in local Tamil  language, is world famous for its Dravidian temples. Built by different dynasties of South India like Cheras, Cholas & Pandiyas, reigned on this land. These magnificent temples constructed centuries ago still stand tall like they were built today. These temples are worth to see if you are making your tailor made tour to South India. Even you some of them are recognized as UNESCO world heritage sites for their architectural marvels. Mahabalipuram Also known as Mamallapuram, located about 60 km from Chennai city. It is one of the beautiful tourist places of South India.  Mahabalipuram's archaeological remains stand as a very good example of the Dravidian architecture. It is known especially for its Temples in the form of Chariots called rathas, mandapams (cave sanctuaries), huge open-air reliefs such as the famous and excellent 100 foot long “Descen

Are you looking for places in India to see the big cat? Still doubting which national park to visit? There are lots of national parks to  see tigers in India , but one of the best park is situated in West Bengal, the Sunderbans. One the most bio diversified parks of India. It is known for its diversified wildlife and Sundari trees. It lies precisely on the world's largest delta and mangrove swamp which is formed by the merging of three rivers- the Ganges, the Brahmaputra and Meghnais. Classified as Unesco’s Worl Héritage Site, Sunderban National Park is one of the most famous parks where you can sight the tiger and it is the only mangrove forest in the world which is the home of Tigers.  This park counts the highest tiger population in India and in the world. It is the habitat of more than 400 tigers. The Royal Bengal Tigers have developed a unique characteristic of swimming in the saline waters, and are famous for their man-eating tendencies. Tigers can be easily seen o

Are your looking to escape from the scorching sun to relax with your family? Have you not yet decided which destination to choose to beat the heat? No worries, you have come at the right place. Our India travel expert is giving you some details to help you select your best summer holiday destination in India with your family. You will find the list of some known and some off the beaten destination to help you plan an unforgettable summer holidays in India . The five best summer holiday destinations in India 1.       Darjeeling Darjeeling, situated in the West Bengal, is also known as ‘Queen of the Hills’. The small hill station, known for its tea plantation, is one of the most happening summer holiday destinations in India. This hill station has lots to offer to tourists, like the Tiger Hill where you can witness the best sunrise in the morning. The Toy Train, Rock Gardens, Darjeeling-Rangit passenger cable car, The Mall Road or Chowrasta, Ghoom Monastery, Dali Monastery

Rameshwaram the sacred city of South India  Rameshwaram, situated on the southernmost tip of Indian peninsula. It is one of the most sacred places for hindus and also called the Varanasi of South India. Legend has it that Lord Rama built a bridge across the sea, from Rameshwaram, to rescue his consort Sita, from the clutches of the demon king, Ravana, the King of Lanka (present Sri Lanka). This is also the place where Rama worshipped Lord Shiva to wash away the sin of killing Ravana, a Brahmin by birth. Rameshwaram is known as the Varanasi of south India. It is said that a pilgrimage in Varanasi is incomplete without a pilgrimage to Rameshwaram. According to the Hindu mythology Lord Rama performed thanks giving rituals to Lord Shiva after his triumph over the demon king Ravana. It is mainly because of this reason that Rameshwaram attracts Vaishnavites and Shaivites alike. Sri Lanka is at a distance of 24 kilometers from Rameshwaram. The Rameshwaram Island occupies an area of about