Experience the Best with God’s Own Country!- Kerala Tourism

Kerala popularly known as God’s Own Country is the perfect holiday destination of India; from picturesque landscapes, exciting getaways to rich culture and heritage the state has a lot to showcase. As a ritual, the state brings you a 360 degree preview of India’s favorite destination; the essence of the state being captured in one single event. The idea is to witness the rich culture, extravagant heritage, magnificent landscapes, cuisine, music and art.

kerala Tourism has declared the period from April 2015 to April 2016 as "Visit Kerala Year" and an array of activities are planned as part of it. In the wake of the fresh initiative, Kerala Tourism will explore more new markets like China, Sri Lanka etc.  Aggressive campaigns tha

t target potential travelers in big traditional markets for Kerala will be conducted in the United Kingdom, France and Germany through trade fairs and road shows.  

For the Seaplane Project, the immediate plan is to provide service initially in the priority circuit, consisting of the three airports of Trivandrum, Cochin & Calicut and the prime destinations viz. Astamudi, Punnamada, Kumarakom, Bolgatty 

Kerala Tourism has come out with a unique nature based soft adventure holidays program NATVENTURE. The idea behind this is to use the key tourism products - Wildlife, Hill Stations, Beaches, Backwaters, etc. and engage the possibilities of adventure activities they offer. Kerala Natventure activities include Trekking, Camping, Rock Climbing, Jungle, Wildlife Safaris, Bird Watching, Cycling, Kayaking, Canoeing and Paragliding.

Awadhi Cuisine popularity

The food that touches many soul has always been ‘Indian cuisine’ and that too if it has originated from Lucknow or neighbouring areas. The cuisine is largely Awadhi or nawabi or largely inspired from cuisines that became a part of our life when various Muslim invaders came to India from far Middle Eastern countries.

Awadhi or Oudh cuisine has a very rich and traditional history. They are the ones who introduced slow cooking or dum cooking as we call it now. Lucknow not only has rich history, the food too has a great impact from the culture that it has seen. Nawabs of Awadh were known for their cuisine and their love for meat. The famous biryani which travelled all the way from Persia where it was known as pilaf, went through several customization before it became the famous biryani of lucknow. Lucknow is not only known for biryani, it’s a city which has given us kormas, currys, galautis and best part is eating together on dastarkhan. There are many hotels in Delhi and Gurgaon ( kempinski Delhi, JW marriot aerocity) that are hosting this festival with elaborate menus which includes Dal makhani, Haleem, zarda pulao, variety of kebabs etc. One must have a good appetite to indulge fully and pamper onself.

Delly belly gets another eatery-Momo bandwagon

Momos’s are being loved from foodies since decades. Momo" is a stuffed dumpling, which is a traditional delicacy of the Tibetan and Nepalese cuisine.  They are very popular in the frontier regions of Bhutan, and the Himalayan borders of India. It is similar to the Chinese 'Baozi' & 'Jiaozi' or the Japanese 'Gyoza' steamed buns.

Rendezvous with Good life Connoisseurs

India’s relatively a new place for Wine and Cheese as it is still developing by leaps and bounds. One such events was witnessed at Hyatt Regency Wine n Cheese hosted by Charmaine under the leadership of Ms Vidha Jatia. It curates programs to help individuals engage in fun interactive sessions in the company of professionals in five star environment.

Monsoons too has shades of grey-Essential care and upkeep

Monsoon still holds meaning for most of us. It brings back memories of playing in the rain water, making paper boats, wearing raincoats and gumboots and enjoying the rains thoroughly. As we grow up and enter our teens we enjoy tea and snacks in rain. Then, when we become adults we continue enjoying the monsoon, sitting at home and seeing the rain through our windows.

Sarees ki Raas-leela- LOOM LEELA

A facebook event named LOOM LEELA came live in one of the hi-end hotels of Gurgaon  wherein  ladies came dressed in sarees to mark the 100 saree pact. This was started by two ladies in Bangalore and it went on like a wave in North too.

Moving Souls- Dance Studio launch in Gurgaon, DLF 1

Moving Souls a renowned & a popular dance academy was founded in 2010 in Saket. Recently they inaugurated a new studio in DLF Phase 1 Gurgaon.  The chief guest for the inauguration was Dr.Seema Midha, renowed Tarot expert & Numerologist

Cool Foods For Summer Of 2015

With the mercury levels rising to new highs every day, summer seems to completely drain us out. Temperatures have been scorching high and humidity levels are ever increasing. Most of us feel dehydrated and low on energy in such a climate and we look for ways to cool ourselves.

Mother's Day Turns 100 this year; Beginning of a Another Glorifed Journey

As Mother's Day turns 100 this year, it's known mostly as a time for brunches, gifts, cards, and general outpourings of love and appreciation. It's that day of the year when you put in a little more effort than usual to show your mother how special she is and that you care. Mother's Day and to celebrate this day, special brunches, discounts and gifts for moms are on offer at various hotels, clubs and pubs in Gurgaon; special events are also being organized across the city. 

Restaurant Review | Wendy's Sector 29, Gurgaon

“ The Soul of Wendys In a new body”, Aptly said by Mr Jasper Reid.

The Third largest hamburger chain in the U.S. has entered the country in partnership with Sierra Nevada Restaurants Pvt Ltd. that owns master franchisee of Wendy’s in India. Jasper’s London based company has helped with the launch of Wendy’s In India.

Restaurant Review | Cafe Zoe, Mumbai

 

Don’t be put off by the narrow, crammed, winding, dusty street that leads to this rocking café in lower parel. Walk in and VOW! The door to the cafe is hidden away in a corner but go past it and once you push open the door you would be absolutely mesmerized.

Restaurant Review | Kinbuck 2 - Delhis First Roman Bistro

 Kinbuck 2 is very Youthful and a fun loving Bistro that derives its inspiration from Roman World. Kinbuck 2 offers a combination of best vegetarian and non vegetarian food. It has rich interiors done up in the shades of red and grey. At the entrance there’s a big wall display made up of glass that stacks wines.

Weekend Gateway | Thakran Farms

Built on a lush green land of 19 Acres, Thakran Farms is 40 kms away from Gurgaon 45 kms from indira Gandhi international airport. It is blissfully secluded from the modern corporate world. Thakran Farms is beautifully crafted by the owners themselves under no expert guidance.