The festivals in Thailand never fail to amaze the innumerable tourists that flock in from all over the world. These colourful festivals provide a glimpse into the country's rich culture and heritage. Being a part of these events are surely a delight. The Rocket Festival in Thailand is one such festival.

The Rocket Festival is usually celebrated on the weekends in the middle of May, just before the start of the crop plantation period (the rainy season).Locally known as the Bun Bang Fai Festival, this ancient festival is a merit-making ceremony which involves firing home-made rockets towards the heavens to captivate the rain gods and hope for a good monsoon season before the crop plantations take place. Celebrated in Thailand's northeastern region, with its most significant commemorations in Yasothon, the festival is a treat for your eyes. The first celebration of this festival dates back centuries ago and is still widely celebrated, which is proof enough of how Thai's treat their culture with the utmost respect.

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Bun Bang Fai Rocket Fest in Thailand

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Bestowed with the rare and exotic Himalayan flora, the Valley of Flowers is a bouquet of nature peacefully snuggled in the West Himalayan region of Uttarakhand. The trek of Valley of flowers goes through dense forests, along with Pushpawati river and can be reached by crossing many bridges, glaciers and waterfalls on the way. It is a valley that radiates with innumerable colors of charming flowers. Red, pink, purple, and yellow are a few of the colors of the wildflowers.

This glaring piece of nature is an Indian National Park and a UNESCO World Heritage Site exhibiting plush meadows blossomed with endemic alpine flowers and diverse fauna in this valley. Valley of Flowers trek is one of the most renowned Indian treks all across the continents. It is famous not only amongst the Indian community of trekkers but also amongst the Europeans. The trek happens within the Valley of Flowers National park which was declared as the UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2002. It is also one of India’s oldest trek that makes it super popular.

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Heaven On Earth | Valley of Flowers

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Before it was known as Sentosa, this island just off Singapore’s southern coast was a British military fortress. After the Japanese Occupation in World War II, Singapore returned to British rule, and the island was renamed “Sentosa” which means “peace and tranquility” in Malay. 

Over the course of its remarkable history, Sentosa has transformed into a beloved island resort, best known for its tropical beaches, luxurious hotels and thrilling attractions. Whether you’re looking for an adrenaline rush or a day of relaxing in the sun, Sentosa is bound to enchant and delight. Avid explorers looking to discover the island’s varied charms and natural landscapes will be able to choose from a range of inspiring activities.

To get your bearings, take reference from three beaches that span Sentosa’s coastline. Each beach holds its own unique charm: Siloso Beach is the island’s most bustling stretch, and home to various restaurants and attractions; Palawan Beach’s playgrounds, parks and lagoon are perfect for families, and Tanjong Beach is ideal for a tranquil getaway.

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Man- Made Wonder | Sentosa Island

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Planned by Vidyadhar Bhattacharya, Jaipur holds the distinction of being the first planned city of India. Renowned globally for its coloured gems, the capital city of Rajasthan combines the allure of its ancient history with all the advantages of a metropolis. The bustling modern city is one of the three corners of the golden triangle that includes Delhi, Agra and Jaipur.

The story goes that in 1876, the Prince of Wales visited India on a tour. Since the colour pink was symbolic of hospitality, Maharaja Ram Singh of Jaipur painted the entire city pink. The pink that colours the city makes for a marvellous spectacle to behold. Jaipur rises up majestically against the backdrop of the forts Nahargarh, Jaigarh and Garh Ganesh Temple.

Jaipur traces back its origins to 1727 when it was established by Jai Singh II, the Raja of Amber. He shifted his capital from Amber to the new city because of the rapidly-growing population and an increasing water scarcity. Noted architect Vidyadhar Bhattacharya used the established principles of Vastu Shastra to build the city.

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Pink ! Pink !Jaipur

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Rajasthan is known for its beautiful temples, majestic forts and amazing deserts. It is surely one of the places that attract a lot of tourists. People from various cities and nations come to Rajasthan to explore its beauty, heritage, culture and tradition. Now tourists have another reason to visit Rajasthan. Rajasthan is now home to India’s first botanical resort- Kaner Retreat. 

Kaner Retreat, India’s first desert botanical resort wishes to bring the comfort of the resort as they take you on a tour of scrub vegetation. The place is totally inspired by the desert architecture and the expansive spaces are a celebration of light, space and solitude. Explore the undiscovered side of the Thar Desert. The villas are specifically designed and conceptualised around a local flower and hence the name. The interiors include well commissioned botanical art. The colours used in the textiles and room accessories are simply magical and unwinding. One can soak into the wilderness and the beautifully mesmerizing sunset in the desert.

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Kaner Retreat | India’s First Desert Botanical Resort In Jodhpur

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Everyone loves the idea of going on a long vacation to a foreign country. It is a great feeling to see new places, click photographs, buy special things and create beautiful memories. Often these wishes are overshadowed by the hassles associated with the visa application process. However, you don’t need to worry anymore as the Indian passport is good enough to give you permission for travelling to different countries without the need of prior visa. Some countries do not require you to carry a visa at all, whereas, some will be more than happy to stamp on the passport when you arrive. So take your passport, pack your luggage, rush to the airport and get a ticket to travel to one such location.

• Barbados (maximum of 90 days)
• Cook Islands (maximum of 31 days)
• El Salvador (maximum of 90 days)
• Grenada (maximum of 3 months)
• Indonesia (maximum of 30 days)
• Macau (maximum of 30 days)
• Mauritius (maximum of 90 days)
• Montserrat (maximum of 6 months)
• Northern Cyprus (maximum of 3 months)
• Pitcairn Islands ((maximum of 14 days)
• Saint Kitts and Nevis (maximum of 3 months)
• Serbia (maximum of 30 days)
• Transnistria (maximum of 45 days)
• Turks and Caicos Islands (maximum of 90 days)
• British Virgin Islands (maximum of 30 days)
• Dominica (maximum of six months)
• Fiji (maximum of four months)
• Haiti (maximum of 3 months)
• Jamaica (maximum of 30 days)
• Maldives (maximum of 90 days)
• Micronesia (maximum of 30 days)
• Niue (maximum of 30 days)
• Palestine (maximum of 3 months)
• Qatar (maximum of 30 days)
• Saint Vincent and the Grenadines (maximum of 1 month)
• Senegal (maximum of 90 days)
• Svalbard
• Trinidad and Tobago (maximum of 90 days)
• Tunisia (maximum of 90 days)
• Vanuatu (maximum of 30 days)

Countries To Travel Without Visa from India !!

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Held every year on Edinburgh’s Calton Hill, the modern festival is a procession lead by the May Queen and her counterpart, the Green Man. The wild mix of drums, fire and physical theatre seen during Edinburgh’s Beltane Fire Festival is a spectacular sight to be seen and carries on into the early hours of the first day of May. Beltane – which roughly translates as “bright fire” – was a tradition celebrated in various forms across the British Isles as the starting point of summer. One of four seasonal festivals (along with Samhuinn, Imbolc and Lughnasadh), it was a chance for communities to come together to mark the changing of the seasons.

Lighting the Beltane fires on the first of May was a symbolic move to recall the growing power of the sun and cleanse the community of the dark months spent indoors. In Scotland, cattle were traditionally driven around these fires and the community would dance and leap over the flames. By the late nineteenth century, this practice had been almost abandoned. The fires of public Beltane celebrations in Edinburgh remained unlit until the modern festival was started in 1988 by a small group of enthusiasts, led by Angust Farguhar, then of the industrial music group, Test Dept, and with academic support from the School of Scottish Studies at the University of Edinburgh.

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Behind The Fire - Beltane Fire Festival

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