India Mike     facebook      Sign In Register for free Login with               Register  Home  Forums  Community  Travel  Articles  Hotels  Journals  Images                                                          Latest Articles Places and Attractions to see in Mumbai By aarosh  A list of places to see and things to do in Mumbai, India, compiled by our very own India Miker Aarosh. If you haven't spent time in Mumbai, be sure to check out this article, which includes brief descriptions for attractions like the Gateway of India, Taj Mahal Hotel, Wellington Fountain, Colaba Causeway and more!... Read More »     12345678            Where to visit in India in November 2013 By indiamike.com  November is a great month to travel in India, the rains have gone and the weather starts becoming pleasant. It is also peak festival period, so there is no shortage of things to see in Incredible India. Here are some suggestions from IMers of places to visit in India in November 2013.... Read More »     12345678            A Comprehensive Calendar of Festivals and Events in India By indiamike.com  India is a land of festivals and celebrations. Over the wide expanse of the country, there are literally hundreds of festivals and celebrations that Indians participate in. Although festivals like Holi and Diwali are more popular amongst foreigners and locals alike, it's the smaller and lesser known festivals that give one the true experience of being in India. ... Read More »     12345678            Where to Spend Diwali 2016 By indiamike.com  Diwali, or Deepavali as it is otherwise known, is one of the largest festival in India. Diwali is known as the festival of lights, signaling the start of the Hindu New Year and is celebrated across the country with fervor. Diwali celebrates the victory of good over evil. It is a 5-day celebration, which is marked with different rituals for each day and the lighting of diyas (oil lamps) and plenty of firecrackers. Read this article to find out some of the best cities in India to celebrate Diwali.... Read More »     12345678            Easing into Bastar By vaibhav_arora  I had a great fun trip from 20th Dec (evening) till 2nd Jan (morning). Roughly did this loop: Delhi-Pendra Road (for Amarkantak)- Raipur-Kondagaon-Jagdalpur (day trips to Tokapal, Dantewada, Chitrakot, Kutumsar) - Bhubaneswar - Konarak - Chilika - Delhi. When I came back, I calculated using Google maps that the total kilometers clocked were about 4000! Travel was a combination of Train (most of the time), Bus (quite a bit), Bike (both self drive and pillion), Boats (couple rides), Auto and finally a car on a self-drive basis.... Read More »     12345678            Staying street smart while traveling in India By indiamike.com  Most global destinations have mechanisms in place to part a tourist from their money, but besides the pickpockets, touts, beggars and overpriced handloom shops, there are a few scams in India that really are qui