Where does it happen: Goa

When: February 2020

Goa is usually synonymous with beaches and the quintessential ‘Dil Chahta Hai’ fun with your clan. To add a spin to your Goan vacation partake of the fun and festivity of Carnival. Preceding the Christian season of Lent, Carnival is celebrated for 3 days and gifts Goa a new life! The vibrant musical parades, lavish floats, street dances and plays are the major highlights of the carnival. There is something about the Goan Carnival that attracts innumerable visitors. Both men and women put on fancy clothes and colourful masks and join King Momo and his tribe. Panjim brims with an escapable aroma of overwhelming fun. Live performances and dances continue till late into the night adding to the celebrations.

Homestays and bed & breakfasts in Goa are a great alternative to the usual beach hotels to enjoy this season. Indulge in the ‘susegado’ (easy-going) Goan lifestyle at the Casa Menezes – The Goan Heritage Homestay. Get you away from the crowds and enjoy the calmness of the villages. This homestay will give you a warm welcome and memorable experience. In case you find this exciting go ahead and Book Now. Earn upto 430 InterMiles for a 2 nights stay when you book this hotel through hotels.intermiles.com.

Where does it happen: Udaipur, Rajasthan

When: March, 2020

While Holi is celebrated all over India, in Udaipur it is celebrated in a delightfully royal way for two days. The celebration starts with Holika Dahan, a day before Holi. Known as the Mewar Holika Dahan - the bonfire takes place on the grounds of the City Palace. On this day, The Maharaja of Mewar welcomes his honourable guests, foreign tourists, and many dignitaries to The Royal City Palace. The Maharana arrives to the celebration wearing traditional clothes and a bonfire is lit on the plush grounds of the palace. The bonfire signifies the triumph of good over evil. There are drums, folk dances and folk songs followed by cocktails, a lavish dinner, and wonderful fireworks. While in Udaipur, another place which can be visited to partake of the celebrations is Srinathji’s Nathdwara temple. Thousands of devotees from distant places throng the Mandir. All the main gates are gaily decorated with ‘bandanwar’. Everything gets covered with ‘gulal’ and ‘abir and the festive energy in the air is palpable with devotees getting to play Holi to their hearts’ content.

While there are accommodations of all kinds and to suit all budgets, a stay at the Leela Palace Udaipur will enhance your overall experience. Giving you breath-taking views of the serence Lake Pichola and flanked by the views of the Aravalli mountain range, the Leela Palace Udaipur is a modern palace hotel which evokes the grandeur and opulence of the Land of the Mewar. All 80 rooms at the hotel are stately and lavishly appointed with exquisite embellishments and traditional artisan crafts inspired by the rich cultural heritage. Earn upto 13196 InterMiles for a 2 night stay when you book this hotel through hotels.intermiles.com.

Where does it happen: Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh

When: November 2020

The flickering reflections of thousands of diyas on the waters of the Ganges, the festivity in the air and the chants of prayers and songs across the 87 ghats of Varanasi all make for an ethereal memoir! Yes, this is what happens every Dev Diwali at Varanasi, believed to be the day when all the Gods descend from heaven to Shiva’s town to celebrate his triumph over evil. There is music in the air everywhere with programmes being conducted on the ghats, colourful rangolis, bajda (boat) rides and numerous photo opportunities! The spiritual fervour is heightened with the spectacular Ganga aarti being performed at the Dashashwamedh Ghat with countless earthen lamps.

To elevate your experience more choose to reside in a stately 1812 grand palace hotel on the banks of the Ganges at the Darbanga Ghat. The BrijRama Palace is a 2-minute walk from the Dashashwamedh Ghat and 4 km from Varanasi train station. With ornate rooms, antiques, silk furnishings and a lot more this heritage property, close to the Kashi Vishwanath Temple, is one of the best rated locations in Varanasi! Earn upto 2943 InterMiles for a 2 nights stay when you book this hotel through hotels.intermiles.com.

Where does it happen: Kohima, Nagaland

When: December 2020

Every year in the first week of December, Nagaland hosts the very much cherished Hornbill festival with full enthusiasm and gusto. The Hornbill is one of the most revered bird species of Nagaland and is an intrinsic part of the local culture and a large celebration of the indigenous warrior tribes of Nagaland. Organized by the State Tourism and Art & Culture Departments of Nagaland, it showcases a mélange of cultural and traditional displays under one roof at a model village built at Kisama, situated 12 kms away from Kohima, the capital of Nagaland. The celebrations are attended by all the major tribes of Nagaland who present their arts, folk songs, dances, handloom, cuisine and games.

Providing a luxurious texture to your stay is the Kohima Camp Nagaland. This travelling camp set up during the Hornbill festival provides amenities like a bathroom with toiletries, full English breakfast and free Wi-Fi. The restaurants serve Italian and International cuisine. Sounds Interesting - Click here.

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