What to Skip on Your First Yoga Retreat in India
Overpacked itineraries, teacher training too soon, big promises: what to skip on your first yoga retreat in India.
Pilgrimages
Table of Content
November 2024
Issue 67 of Travel Viewpoint, November 2024: the yoga retreat issue, from Rishikesh ashrams and the Ganga to quiet Dharamkot.
Intriguing Facts About Festivals, Forts, and Forests
October in India marks a season of transitions, between rains and winter, dormancy and celebration, quietude and festivity. This month […]
Why October is the Best Time to Explore India’s Fortresses
October is one of the most ideal months to explore India’s historic forts. With the retreat of the monsoon and […]
Wildlife Sanctuaries Reopening in October: What to See and When to Visit
As the monsoon clouds begin to retreat and the landscape dries under a crisp October sun, India’s national parks and […]
Top 10 Navratri Festival Destinations for Cultural Immersion
Navratri, meaning “nine nights,” is one of India’s most vibrant and spiritually significant festivals. Celebrated with immense devotion and grandeur […]
Where to Experience the Most Grand Dussehra Celebrations in India
Dussehra, also known as Vijayadashami, is not just a festival in India, it’s a cultural phenomenon that paints the country […]
Table of Content
October 2024
Travel Viewpoint Issue 66, October 2024: Dussehra across India, from Kullu and Mysuru to Bastar, with routes, three-day plans and honest advice.
Editorial
Editor’s Letter: Dussehra, When the Whole Country Tells One Story
From Kullu’s gathering of gods to Mysuru’s lit palace and Bastar’s wooden chariot, our October 2024 editor’s letter on one festival told many ways.
Chhattisgarh, Fairs & Festivals
Bastar Dussehra: The Quieter, Older Festival Beside the Famous Ones
In Jagdalpur, Dussehra runs for weeks, honours goddess Danteshwari rather than Rama, and ends with a giant wooden chariot. A guide to Bastar Dussehra.
