India, in a word, is an amalgamation. We are a cluster of ideas, thoughts, and of course religions and communities. Every community and sect of people has something special, including New Years. Now, we all celebrate the New Year as per the Christian calendar on 1st of January. However, being the traditionalist that we are, […]
The Char Dham yatra, popularly known as Teerth Yatra, covers four holy destinations of the Hindus namely Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath and Badrinath. They are all location in the awe-inspiring beautiful Garhwal Himalayas in Uttarakhand state of India. These locations are not just significant for the old aged Hindus but for people across all age groups […]
The beaches, the mountains, the lush green life in between; nature appears in her full bloom in Kerala. The floating life on backwaters takes you to another, more ethereal world where nature and her creations live in harmony. The silhouettes of palm fronds on the waters showcase the artistic flares of nature and how the […]
The land of Buddhism, large expanses of green forests, ancient monasteries and dzongs (fortresses) have for long evoked curiosity amongst globe trotters. Being the only carbon negative country, the ecological beauty and magnificence of Bhutan against the backdrop of the young Himalayas is unlike any other nation. The best time to visit Bhutan are during […]
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have been a mysterious destination for quite a while, owing to the unique tribes that have made these islands their home for hundreds of years. Andaman tourism is slowly developing as more and more tourists are exploring this destination. If you are also someone who would like to visit this […]
With snow-capped peaks escaped in the clouds; magnanimous scenic beauty; ethnic culture of the Indo-Tibetans; pouring rivers; lively landscapes and unpredictable flora and fauna, Ladakh seems like a huge playground for the adventurers. One such adventurous activity is white water river rafting. River rafting in Ladakh is quite distinct as compared to anywhere else in […]
Bhutan is a small and happy country in Asia that has many interesting things that the world should know about. You will be surprised to know about amazing peculiarities of this Kingdom. SOTC brings you a list of facts that you may find interesting about this mysterious Kingdom in the Himalayas! We are sure that […]
Darjeeling, a beautiful town at the Himalayan foothills in India’s West Bengal state, was formerly a summer retreat for the upper-class British Raj population. Now, it serves as home to the unique and old narrow-gauge Darjeeling Himalayan Railway, or “Toy Train,” built-in 1881. It is famous for its characteristic black tea, cultivated on the plantations […]
Perched high in the Himаlаyаs, Ladakh is a land of dazzling beаuty. Set against the bаckdrоp оf the snоw-cаpped Himаlаyаs аnd gоlden plаins, emerаld rivers, аnd аncient mоnаsteries dоt its bаrren lаndscаpe. Lаdаkh lаkes are simply stunning аnd аwe-inspiring. While sоme lаkes in Lаdаkh аre well-knоwn аmоngst trаvellers, there аre оthers оnly lоcаls knоw аbоut. […]
Bikers find nothing more fascinating than exploring a beautiful place on their bike. India is a country blessed with some of the best places in the world. From the mighty mountains and valleys to the cascading waterfalls and winding roads, India is a paradise for nature lovers!India has some routes that are perfect for bike […]
