Luray Caverns are located in the Shenandoah Valley of Luray, Virginia. It’s the largest cave in the eastern USA. The Luray Caverns is a must visit – to see the enormous calcite formations that decorate the caverns. Countless stalactites (formations hanging like an icicle from ceilings) and stalagmites (formations rising from the floor of a cavern) have, over time, arranged themselves into stunning structures and gives the caves a magical appearance. It’s just amazing to see all the shapes and colours of the formations. Much to the appeal of tourists, […]
SriLanka Ramayana Tour
Srilanka, is one amongst the most bio-diverse countries in the world. If you think Sri-Lanka you may not only think about stunning landscapes, beautiful beaches, forests and wildlife, tea plantations, Buddhist monuments BUT also about the ‘The Spiritual Version of the Story of Sri Rama’- of a “Shadow Sita” throughout the period of her abduction. Goldfinch Holidays brings you the 6N/7D Srilanka – Ramayana Tour. The Tour is available in Budget / Deluxe / Premium cost. The Tour will include all the important places listed below. You can further customize […]
Binsar – The Divine Mountain Beauty
Recently, I got a call from one of my friends working as IT professional. Her request was – “Gauri, please send details for a 5 days summer vacation to some place in India , which will have minimum network connection and make me feel relaxed with my family consisting a teenager. Only one single location, no hotel hopping & with lesser tourist crowd.” I got that, she wanted to spend some time taking photographs of some beautiful surroundings and soak in the natural splendor. But more than that spend some […]
5 delicacies to try on your next trip to Konkan
Konkan region of Maharashtra is gorgeous. Sandwiched between the Western Ghats and the Arabian Sea, Konkan is raw, rugged, and untouched. The region is served by a miles long coastline and offers some of the best seafood delicacies in India. The native people of Konkan region are called ‘Konkani’. Drawing its inspiration from the cultures and traditions of the Indian states of Maharashtra, Goa and Karnataka, the food from this region is dominated by spicy and coconut-y concoctions. The food from Konkan is predominantly non-vegetarian. Let’s take a look at […]
Let us know more about Ladakh Prayer Flags
A common sight in Ladhak the Prayer flags… let us know more about them. Prayer flags are a common sight in northern India’s remote Ladhak region. A prayer flag is a colorful rectangular cloth, often found strung along mountain ridges and peaks high in the Himalayas. They are used to bless the surrounding countryside and send wishes of good fortune to all beings. These colorful flags instantly soothe the spirit with their joyous fluttering in the breeze. Their presence speaks of centuries-old traditions, faith and symbolism bringing peace to devotees […]
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