Pushkar Camel Fair with Shanti Travel
The legendary land of Maharajas, the state of Rajasthan embodies the vision of One Thousand and One Nights more than any other region of India.…
THE DURGA PUJA FESTIVAL IN CALCUTTA
In October, the Durga Puja festival, one of the biggest festivals in India, is celebrated nationwide. Families and friends come together to celebrate the victory…
OPERA IN NEW DELHI & PARIS
Orfeo, Crossing the Ganges – An opera in five acts by Claudio Monteverdi (1607) Three performances will be held at Kamani Auditorium in Delhi on…
The Festival of Lights in India – Diwali
Lights illuminating the dark night sky, candles, oil lamps, bright colors, sweets, cookies, colourful rangoli, prayers… yes, I’m talking about the most popular and widely…
The fall of the Indian Rupee: a boon for tourists
The Indian currency has lost 13% since January 2013. This fall, one of the largest in Asia, comes in the midst of a difficult economic…
Navratri Celebration in Gujarat – A Festival of Ecstasy
An amazing journey to Gujarat starts with its famous festival of Navaratri (translates to nine nights) that goes on for nine nights. The festival is…
The Sinharaja Rainforest of Sri Lanka
Since I have arrived in Sri Lanka, I have always wanted to visit the Sinharaja forest, located in the southwest of the island. This tropical…
