Indian summers are quite incomplete if there are no mangoes. Mango is widely regarded as the king of fruits in the country. The state of Haryana in the North of India celebrates the Mango Festival once in a year. This is an excellent time for mango growers, fruit product industries and general mango loving public to interact, and share their love for mangoes. The huge number of fun competitions and other events add to the excitement. The Mango festival was introduced as a measure that has popularized mangoes all over the state, and has increased mango sales here considerably. The Mango festival is organized at Yadavindra Gardens in Pinjore. Pinjore is about 20 kilo meters from Chandigarh. The Mango Festival is one of the most fun experiences ever, if you are fond of mangoes. There are numerous mango varieties from various states in India such as Bihar and Uttar Pradesh bought here. Mango farmers all over the country take part in a number of competitions testing the taste and quality...

Maldives is a destination that has seen a meteoric rise in popularity. The island destination has some of the most superb beaches. The water sports here are world famous. Let us look at the main things to do in Maldives. 1. Water sports . . . Maldives is known for its water sports. Be it surfing, diving or snorkeling, the island nation offers a superb experience. Diving here is best done on a liveaboard, where you will wake up everyday to a new site. For surfers, the Maldivian break offers a good challenge. There are hotels that cater to surfers that go on trips throughout the day. There are a good number of shops that cater to divers, snorkelers and surfers. 2. Dining . . . Maldives is like a dream come true for sea food lovers. You can enjoy fresh tuna, lobsters, scallops, squids, octopus, and a variety of other fish prepared in myriad ways. Feel free to experiment with the curries and Asian flavors. 3. Male Fish Market . . . The Male Fish market is at its busiest at 4 p m, when...

Penang is one of the finest destinations for travelers to Malaysia. It is one of the top most cities in entire Asia, and is known as the “Pearl of the Orient”. The city is filled with diverse attractions related to cultural heritage. The city is a melting pot of cultures, with a great diversity. The city is filled with a range of things to do and see. There are a huge number of things to do in Penang. Let us look at the best things to do in Penang . . . 1)  Climb up Penang Hill . . . Penang Hill is a must see when you are in Penang. The tourist attraction is also referred to as the Bukit Bendera. The Penang Hill Railway is a funicular that takes you all the way up to the Flagstaff Hill, the most developed peak of the Hill. The funicular trail sets off once in every twenty – twenty five minutes. There are eighty passengers carried in one trip. The Penang Hill is also accessible by 4 X 4 vehicles along a jeep track. Follow trails such as the Municipality Park trail, the Hye...

Manila is the capital city of Philippines and is the most visited city in the country. The city is the first stop for many tourists to the islands. There are a huge number of things to do in Manila, one better than the next. There are a host of attractions related to history, culture, nature, entertainment, nightlife, dining and more. There is a list of excellent services on offer for tourists. Let us have a look at the following most fun things to do in Manila. 1. Sightseeing Sightseeing is certainly an obvious suggestion for things to do in Manila. There are a huge number of excellent sights related to history, such as the Intramuros, the walled city. Intramuros is home to a fort built by the Spanish in the 1500s. The Philippines are home to a great number of attractions to do with their Spanish colonial times. 2. Shopping Manila is home to a number of varied shopping destinations, all of which are exceedingly well stocked with some of the biggest brands in the shopping industry....

Welcome to the true Malaysian gem! Langkawi, the island of 99 atolls along with 5 more seen during low tides, is designated as a Geopark by UNESCO. It is located at a distance of 30 km from the northern coast and enjoys warm weather even winter as it completely gets rid of the northeastern winter monsoon. Boasting rugged peaks, jungle foliage, and white sand beaches; the island has a lot to offer. One of the exciting things to do in Langkawi is to trek at the Telaga Tujuh (Seven) Waterfalls very close to the famous cable car and Oriental village. Along the route to reach this site, there are seven natural pools that are legendary to bathe the fairies as per the legend. Even you can bathe in the pools that are accessible by a climb of 300+ steps that are slippery. Trek the 2500 m trail up the two mountains with slippers or hiking shoes (recommended) as there are vertical sections. Just note that these trails are not meant for families. A visit to the Oriental Village is a must, which...

There is no doubt that Kathmandu, the capital of Nepal, has been the visitors’ Mecca since the decade of 60s. But, something is lacking to make it reach the list of top tourist destinations. After my visit, I probably thought that it just needs one proper journey with reasonable amount of time for being one of the top tourist destinations. Kathmandu Nepal is the largest city and it certainly has much to offer. So, expect a variety of things to do in Kathmandu, Nepal right from ambling in its backstreets that speak about its artistic as well as cultural heritage to trekking that unveils the spectacular scenery of the Himalayas. Among the top 3 things to do in Kathmandu, Nepal; exploring the Durbar Square is a must. This is the cultural point of the city as well as the location of many highlights after being the former venue of the crown ceremony of the kings. First, revere the Kumari Ghar that is three-storeyed brick building housing the living goddess. She is a young girl of the...