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Rajasthan is India’s largest state by area, and its forts are a big reason people visit. Six forts, including Amber Fort near Jaipur and Jaisalmer Fort, make up the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Hill Forts of Rajasthan. These fortifications reflect the military power, architecture and courtly culture of the region’s former Rajput kingdoms. Most first-time visitors […]

If you are travelling in India in October or November, you will probably run into Diwali before anyone explains it. Buildings are strung with lights, clay lamps line balconies and doorways, sweet shops get busy, and fireworks can be heard in the evenings. Experiencing Diwali in India is a unique cultural experience. Diwali is India’s […]

Welcome to Naujheel – A Time Traveler’s Favourite!  Welcome to Naujheel – A Time Traveler’s Favourite! Remember the good old days, when we relied on simple joys, lived in harmony with nature, and didn’t worry about getting ourselves dirty while playing in the field? Who wouldn’t want to reminisce these cherished memories, before the ever-so-important […]

Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest and most densely populated slums, is on the verge of a major transformation. With the Dharavi Redevelopment Project officially underway, this iconic neighborhood of Mumbai may soon undergo a dramatic change, altering the landscape, community, and industries that have thrived here for decades. As plans take shape, now might be your […]

Dear readers, After a scrumptious Dharavi Cooking Experience, getting hands on and learning how to make Indian dishes, we thought: why not pay homage to the ingredients that make the cuisine unique–a post in appreciation of some of India’s most beloved spices? India boasts a diverse range of regional cuisines where varying spices and ingredients […]

My name is Balaji and I am 27 years old. I live in Dharavi and have worked as a tour guide at Reality Tours and Travel for over 5 years now. As a local from the slum, I have a lot to say about my neighbourhood – the way it has changed with time and […]

Mumbai is known to be a fast city, where life just passes you by. Hailing from Mumbai, there are still various facets of our city which we are not exposed to. Mohammad Ali Road, one of the oldest quarters of the city, is one such facet most Mumbaikars have never experienced. Throughout the year, the […]

India is a very diverse country and every city has its own rich history and culture. A particularly striking aspect of this is the range of different festivals celebrated throughout the country. One of the biggest festivals celebrated around this time of the year in Mumbai is “Ganesh Chaturti”. Ganesha is the son of Lord Shiva […]

In a loose replication of Portuguese adventurers centuries ago, over the last couple of weeks thousands of the world’s top athletes have been seeking precious metals in Brazil. However one country in particular is slightly conspicuous by its absence from the upper echelons of that ultimate game of temporary national one-upmanship, the Olympics medal table. […]

Your average Mumbaikar might wonder why Dharavi, one of Asia’s largest slums, has survived, slap bang in the middle of India’s burgeoning financial capital, for so long. As the city has grown and expanded, Dharavi has come to occupy a prime piece of real estate. Why not bulldoze it down and start again? What people across […]

Freshly cooked dal, okra, rice and roti are packed safely into a metal tiffin when the doorbell rings. A white capped dabbawallah is anxiously waiting for the lunchbox but he is sure to flash a smile before he speeds away on his bicycle. At the local train station, he adds six more lunch boxes to a wooden plank that is

Since the British were finally forced to retreat from India many of the reminders of the colonial period have also gradually been pushed aside. From statues of royalty being taken down to city names being changed, in general as a hard fought single nation pride has begun to develop so too has the confidence of […]