Featured Destinations

Goa Beaches

Goa is a synonym for picture perfect beaches. Goa boasts of gorgeous beaches at every nook and corner of its 65 Km coastline. Each of the Goa beaches has a unique identity of its own with its own character, crowds it attracts and its distinct nightlife.  For many, North Goa beaches of  Anjuna, Calangute, and Baga to name a few capture the true spirit of Goa. The southern beaches, which generally are quieter than those to the north, are Colva, Benaulim, Bogmalo and Palolem. Travelpaisa has all the information needed to plan for a perfect holiday at Goa this winter.

Rajasthan Winter Festivals

Best time to experience Rajasthan is in the winter months of November to March. Apart from the hospitable weather, you have many festivals which bring alive the spirit of Rajasthan.

In Bikaner, you have the camel festival (30 - 31st December 2009) where you can see Camels dancing and performing acrobatics. If you are lucky, you can be part of the panel that selects the best breed of the year.

Jaisalmer celebrates the annual Jaisalmer desert festival between 28 - 30th January 2010. Desert festival is all about desert culture, folk dance and camel race. There are interesting events like the competition to select the man with the best moustache. Not be missed during the festival are the musical performance by folk singers under the moonlit sky at the sand dunes of Sam.

Be sure to be at Bharatpur for Braj festival between 2nd and 4th February 2010. Braj festival celebrated before Holi is famous for the Raslila dance performed by the villagers with traditional gaiety. Keep you calendar free on 28th Febrauary for the elephant festival at Jaipur.

The other important winter festival is the Mewar festival at Udaipur celebrated between 18 -20 of March 2010. The Mewar Festival is the ceremonial welcome to spring and is dedicated to Isar (Lord Shiva) and Gangaur (Goddess Parvati). A procession of colourfully attired women, carrying images of the goddess to the Gangaur Ghat of the Lake Pichhola is the major highlight. Songs,dances and fireworks display mark the festivities.  

Tirumala Tirupati

Tirumala Tirupati is the most visited shrine in India. Thousands of devotees visit the shrine and to the credit of Tirumala Tirupati Devastnam Board, they make elaborate arrangements to handle the rush.

Travelpaisa has a detailed practical guide to visit Tirupati and have a peaceful darshan of Lord Balaji. Travelpaisa has the most detailed information on accommodation at Tirumala  (including temple guesthouses) and listing of budget and mid range hotels in Tirupati.