Help yourself to a world of exciting information on coffee, an all-time favourite beverage of choice around the world. Hear fascinating tales detailing the origins of exotic legendary names like Mocha and Cappuccino and find out how coffee unites the world like a bridge. Surprised? Well, coffee takes on different avatars in different parts of the world be it, the iconic filter coffee of South India or the legendary cafes in Italy, and the gigantic coffee chains in the US. During this tour, you will learn all this and a lot more. See, how coffee has played its magic upon eminent personalities from diverse walks of life. You will also witness life, up close, in an Indian coffee estate, which has wooed the entire planet with its much sought-after coffee. Catch up with all the action and the excitement that fills the hearts of folks living in a coffee plantation, whenever its coffee picking season. You will also discover how coffee was introduced in India and become the second most traded community in the world. After this tour, you will develop a deeper bond with your cup of coffee.

Good to Know

• The tour will be held via Zoom.
• An expert will give a live narration.
• Photos, videos, maps and satellite imagery will be used.
• Learn about coffee’s role in social etiquettes and even revolutions.

The resort has undergone tastefully planned renovations, and their staffs have been vaccinated. This pet-friendly resort offers a fine choice of luxurious suites and rooms. The suites measure 527 sq. ft. and are aesthetically done up with antique furniture, personal balcony, Jacuzzi and other special features. Bespoke experiences and luxurious amenities are the hallmark of this boutique property and it certainly lives up to its reputation of being one of the finest boutique resorts in Goa. For wining and dining, there are five wonderful options – Chutney, Mango Terrace, Blue Lagoon, Aboli Lounge and Pool Sunken Bar. Chutney offers some of the best of Goan tropical and Portuguese cuisine. The al-fresco Mango Terrace takes dining to a new level and dishes out delectable seafood, Konkani flavours and continental favourites. The Blue Lagoon pub offers the choicest of drinks. The Aboli Lounge, with its woody and rustic décor is perfect for sampling fine wines and gourmet meals. The Pool Sunken Bar offers the fabulous experience of sipping your favourite tipple after a refreshing swim. (For Images: Click here for gallery)

Possible Experiences

• Walk on a pristine beach
• Enjoy a picnic on the beach
• Zip around Goa on an e-bike
• Explore Spice plantations
• Follow a secret food trail
• Explore the Divar Island
• Walk through the Latin Quarters

The book has been penned by none other than Mr. Digvijaya Singh, the erstwhile Maharaja of Sailana in Madhya Pradesh. Everyone knows the refined tastes of Maharajas and their penchant for gourmet meals. Inevitably, many of the royal trappings and the ways of Maharajas started fading with the winds of change, but bits and pieces of their rich legacy survive in unique ways and through different mediums. For instance, this book flashes the brilliant culinary legacy of a Maharaja right through his very own eyes. Written by His Highness, Shri Digvijaya Singh, the book was published in 1982 and went on to conquer many hearts. The Maharaja meticulously captured the many nuances of food in royal households, including specially crafted recipes that indulged the Nizams of Hyderabad and the Begum of Bhopal, amongst other royal families. Nowadays, when it's tough to come by authentic royal recipes, this book is a treasure trove indeed. The Maharaja himself was a cook par excellence and he wanted to make sure that these priceless recipes did not fade into oblivion the outcome of this noble desire was this book. He also sheds some light on the lavish lifestyle of the royalty for instance, there was a dedicated cook for every single recipe.

Good to know

• There are 54 meat or mutton recipes
• There are nine chicken recipes
• There are 10 fish recipes
• There are 50 vegetable recipes
• The cooks never disclosed the recipes and passed them down the generations

Replete with cultural performances by talented groups from different parts of Assam, the pristine river island of Majuli casts a heady spell upon visitors during the festive occasion. Deemed as the cultural capital of Assam, Majuli boasts a remarkable connection with the past. Many of the cultural and religious traditions go back right to the 16th century. The festival showcases many of these traditions through gracefully executed performances by native groups, as well as exhibitions and displays. For instance, the art of making burnt clay pottery bears an uncanny resemblance to the technique used by the folks at Harappa. The celebrations offer a wonderful chance to take in the rare sights of their pottery, weapons, and other artefacts. Different ethnic groups join in the festivities, making it a truly memorable affair. Besides the festival, Majuli is also a paradise for the ones who have an eye for nature. Lots of migratory birds flock to the place. Besides, there are 22 Vaishnava Satras here  the first one dates back to the 15th century and was built by Sankaradeva, the father of Assamese culture. Majuli lies just around 20 km from Jorhat.

The Big Day takes you on a rollercoaster ride through the world of absolutely over the top Indian weddings and pre-wedding ceremonies. In fact, thats an understatement  think Alice in Wonderland theme bashes at a beach in Mahabalipuram and partying under the watchful eyes of a gigantic Buddha The Big Day redefines the word, megalomania. Peek into the lives of vivacious young couples-to-be, as they prepare for their Big Day. Of course, the plots weaves its way through their love lives as well and has plenty of emotional heart-melting moments. The show is not just about glitter and glamour, as it has liberal doses of hard-hitting messages, including gender equality and same-gender marriage still a taboo in India. Some of the protagonists also end up helping local communities. The couples even question ancient traditions like Kanyadan (giving away the bride) and other quintessentially Indian quirks that go in a wedding. Overall, the show packs in a great punch with all the right ingredients.

Many travellers visiting Puri are so overwhelmed by the famous temples and beaches that they end up missing out on the arty village of Raghurajpur.

Home to practitioners of Odisha’s ancient Pattachitra Art dating back to 5 BC, the heritage village of Raghurajpur presents many a mesmerising sight. Some 120 houses of this village, stand amidst groves of mango, palm, jackfruit, and coconut. Fabulously decorated with murals, these houses serve as the residence of master pattachitra painters. This village also boasts the distinction of being the hub of the traditional decoration called Patas that grace the throne of Lord Jagannath and the three chariots of the world-famous annual Rath Yatra festival. Villagers conduct heritage walks for visitors, offering them memorable titbits of information. The pattachitra paintings are made on cloth called Patta or a dried palm leaf – the themes are predominantly religious and mythological. The famous Sambhalpuri Saree depicting Mathura Vijay, Raslila and Ayodhaya Vijay is also inspired by ‘Raghurajpur Pattachitra’ paintings.

The residents also practice Tussar paintings, palm leaf engravings, wood carvings, stone carvings, mask making, cow dung toys, and so on. Simply put, Raghurajpur is bursting with talent and it’s a humbling experience to visit the place and interact with its simple yet highly gifted denizens. The village has temples dedicated to Bhuasuni, the local deity, as well as other gods and goddesses like Radha Mohan, Raghunath and Gopinath.

The warm demeanour and relaxed friendly disposition of the denizens of the ‘Land of the Thunder Dragon’ belie the fact that they have a fiery palate.

A saying goes that the Bhutanese will not eat food if it’s not spicy enough. While this may be a bit of an overstatement, fact remains that chillies are an inherent element of life in this mesmerisingly beautiful country, and its denizens sure do have a phenomenal love affair with chillies. One is hard pressed to come by a dish without chillies. To cite an example, the national dish called ema-datshi is highly likely to jerk a few tears from the ones not accustomed to it. Similarly, a chilli paste dish in Bhutan is a must, with a notable example being aezay – the Bhutanese love to devour entire bowls of aezay. Yes, chillies are eaten like vegetables and not as dressings to spice up food. After all, aezay easily substitutes a curry dish for the Bhutanese

Perhaps, this explains why it’s a common sight at markets to see people buying armloads of chillies. From red and green to yellow and black, chillies come in myriad flavours. Some of the dishes like eue chum with tsoem (roughly meaning mutton curry) and the jasha maroo (chicken curry) seem to have no other spices, except chillies. It’s even a common sight to see enormous bundles of chillies on boundary walls of homes – so much so that at first glance, one may mistake them for rhododendrons. Beyond food, chillies are even said to keep evil spirits away. 

In the wake of the rising recoveries and falling cases, Indian carriers have received the nod to operate 15% more domestic flights. Earlier, the cap had been reduced from 80% to 50% to tackle the then prevailing scenario. Now, with this relief, the carriers can operate up to 65% of flights. The number of daily domestic flyers has also sharply risen in recent times, after a noticeable fall in April and May. This decision will be in place till 31st July.

Sikkim has opened its doors to fully vaccinated travellers, including tourists. They can enter from the Melli and Rangpo check post without even carrying the RTPCR negative report. Travellers, who have received both jabs of the vaccine, simply need to furnish valid vaccination documents. Furthermore, all hotels, guesthouses and homestays have been allowed to operate at 50% capacity, provided, the management of these establishments adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols.

There is a strong likelihood that Bhutan may become the first country to fully vaccinate more than 85% of its eligible population by the end of July 2021. In fact, Bhutan was the first country to administer the first dose of the vaccine to its entire eligible population. This spectacularly beautiful Himalayan nation is on an aggressive vaccination spree and many countries from around the world are helping Bhutan to meet her target.

The Ministry of Tourism has announced lucrative incentives for foreign tour operators promoting India as a travel destination. Under the Champion Sector Scheme, foreign tour operators sending at least 100 tourists to India per quarter will get incentives in the range of 30 to 50 dollars per tourist. Foreign tour operators registered with the Ministry of Tourism are eligible for these incentives. We will share further details as soon as there is an update from the ministry.

In the wake of the rising recoveries and falling cases, Indian carriers have received the nod to operate 15% more domestic flights. Earlier, the cap had been reduced from 80% to 50% to tackle the then prevailing scenario. Now, with this relief, the carriers can operate up to 65% of flights. The number of daily domestic flyers has also sharply risen in recent times, after a noticeable fall in April and May. This decision will be in place till 31st July.

Sikkim has opened its doors to fully vaccinated travellers, including tourists. They can enter from the Melli and Rangpo check post without even carrying the RTPCR negative report. Travellers, who have received both jabs of the vaccine, simply need to furnish valid vaccination documents. Furthermore, all hotels, guesthouses and homestays have been allowed to operate at 50% capacity, provided, the management of these establishments adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols.

There is a strong likelihood that Bhutan may become the first country to fully vaccinate more than 85% of its eligible population by the end of July 2021. In fact, Bhutan was the first country to administer the first dose of the vaccine to its entire eligible population. This spectacularly beautiful Himalayan nation is on an aggressive vaccination spree and many countries from around the world are helping Bhutan to meet her target.

The Ministry of Tourism has announced lucrative incentives for foreign tour operators promoting India as a travel destination. Under the Champion Sector Scheme, foreign tour operators sending at least 100 tourists to India per quarter will get incentives in the range of 30 to 50 dollars per tourist. Foreign tour operators registered with the Ministry of Tourism are eligible for these incentives. We will share further details as soon as there is an update from the ministry.

In the wake of the rising recoveries and falling cases, Indian carriers have received the nod to operate 15% more domestic flights. Earlier, the cap had been reduced from 80% to 50% to tackle the then prevailing scenario. Now, with this relief, the carriers can operate up to 65% of flights. The number of daily domestic flyers has also sharply risen in recent times, after a noticeable fall in April and May. This decision will be in place till 31st July.

Sikkim has opened its doors to fully vaccinated travellers, including tourists. They can enter from the Melli and Rangpo check post without even carrying the RTPCR negative report. Travellers, who have received both jabs of the vaccine, simply need to furnish valid vaccination documents. Furthermore, all hotels, guesthouses and homestays have been allowed to operate at 50% capacity, provided, the management of these establishments adhere to COVID-19 safety protocols.

There is a strong likelihood that Bhutan may become the first country to fully vaccinate more than 85% of its eligible population by the end of July 2021. In fact, Bhutan was the first country to administer the first dose of the vaccine to its entire eligible population. This spectacularly beautiful Himalayan nation is on an aggressive vaccination spree and many countries from around the world are helping Bhutan to meet her target.

The Ministry of Tourism has announced lucrative incentives for foreign tour operators promoting India as a travel destination. Under the Champion Sector Scheme, foreign tour operators sending at least 100 tourists to India per quarter will get incentives in the range of 30 to 50 dollars per tourist. Foreign tour operators registered with the Ministry of Tourism are eligible for these incentives. We will share further details as soon as there is an update from the ministry.