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Indian Visa Requirements to Stay on a Coffee Plantation
January 1st, 2011
Watch out, Italy and Jamaica - the Indian district of Coorg is attempting to become the next must-visit destination for coffee lovers! The New York Times reports that plantations in India's top coffee-growing region have been adding bed-and-breakfast-type lodging for guests to help offset the uncertainty of the coffee market.
In addition to drinking freshly roasted coffee from the plantations, tourists can also hike, climb nearby Mount Tadiandamol and visit the Nalaknad Palace. However, for coffee enthusiasts, the chief draw remains getting as close as possible to your favorite beverage. Some of the most respected brands of coffee in the world source their beans from this region, including Italy's Illy.
To enter India, US citizens need both a valid passport and an Indian visa. You wi
Indian Visa Requirements to Visit the Elephanta Caves
November 20th, 2010
About an hour off the coast of the city of Mumbai, a small island in the sea if Oman is home to a series of stunning temple-caves. Nobody is quite sure who carved the Elephanta Caves of Elephanta Island, other than the fact that they worshiped the Hindu god Shiva. In fact, according to Wikipedia the local legend is that the caves "are not man-made," but rather were carved by heroes from Hindu epics or perhaps by a powerful demon who was devoted to Shiva.
More down-to-earth theories credit the kingdom of the Konkan Mauryas or the Kalacuris. Whoever built them, the caves themselves are amazing. Surrounded by lush, tropical foliage, the caves form a cool, dark, retreat. Inside, intricate carvings and statues loom in the shadows. Unfortunately, many of them were damaged when the Portugue
Getting an Indian Visa to See the Living Bridges of Cherrapunji
October 3rd, 2010
Usually, architects and construction workers build bridges, not gardeners. However, in India's Cherrapunji region, it's actually a little bit of both. Like something ripped from the pages of Tolkien, the War-Khasis tribe grows living bridges from the roots of the Ficus elastica rubber tree. (via Treehugger)
Although the bridges take time to grow, once they are finished they are quite strong, and they gain strength as they get older and the roots get stronger. To create the bridges, the War-Khasis plant a tree and then uses hollow tree trunks to direct the spread of the roots as the tree goes. When the tree roots reach the other side of the river, they dig themselves into the shore and cling to it with a vengeance. Some of these bridges span more than 100 feet and are over 500 years o
Indian Visa Requirements for a “Tree Pilgrimage”
July 29th, 2010
"I think that I shall never see, a poem as lovely as a tree." Joyce Kilmer
There's something really special, almost magical, about old trees. Being in the presence of a living thing that has been around for hundreds of years really puts our short human lives into perspective. Each tree is unique, shaped by both its own internal biology and the forces of nature. It's no wonder that people often give names or even build shrines to trees that are particularly old or distinctive.
India is an excellent place to see some of these giants. In fact, Matador Travel currently has a post up by YD Bar-Ness describing the "tree pilgrimage" he took across the country. I love trees, but I must admit that until now I'd never thought of traveling to India to see them. I'd always imagined touring temple
The Top 5 Reasons to Get an Indian Visa
June 30th, 2010
Why travel to India? There are too many reasons to count, really, but we've managed to narrow it down to the top 5. Your mileage may vary of course-if there's something we should have included or something you think we should have left out, let us know in the comments!
1. The Taj Mahal
India's most famous building, the Taj Mahal is practically the national symbol. Built by an emperor to immortalize his beloved wife, the Taj never fails to impress.
2. Indian Food
So much more than just curry, Indian food has countless regional variations, all of them delicious.
3. Goa
This countercultural playground is known for more than just its beach parties-the beaches themselves are stunning and the region's rich history makes for interesting excursions.
4. Khajuraho
Khajuraho is best
