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June 21 is celebrated as World Music Day or Fete de la Musique. This day had its origins in France. On Music Day, young and amateur musicians all over the world are encouraged to perform. Do you know India's Offbeat Music Festivals? . .. ... .. . Ziro Festival of Music - One cannot miss this music festival held during November in the sublime Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh. The festival is spread over four days and is hosted by the members of the Apatani people in Ziro. Hornbill Music Festival - This festival is part of the famous 10 day Hornbill festival which takes place in Kohima, Nagaland every year during December. The music festival is held in Dimapur. The Dover Lane Music Conference - There is hardly any maestros of Indian Classical Music, either living or dead, who had not performed here. It is usually held in Kolkata in the third week of January, draws a music-loving crowd of more than 4,000 every night of performance. Satpak Annual Festival of Music - The annual festival of music organised by Saptak from the 1st to 13th of January every year, is a musical feast that is the delight of any music connoisseur. It's a celebration of music in its purest form. There are no tickets, no reservations, and one gets to be in the hall only through invitation. Tansen Samaroh - It is celebrated every year in the month of December in Behat village of Gwalior district, Madhya Pradesh. It is a 5 day musical extravaganza. Artist and music lovers from all over the world gather here to pay tribute to the Great Indian Musical Maestro Tansen. Pic credits: @incredibleindia @tetseosisters @tanveerfarooqui @samarohtansen Contact @simplyoffbeat.travel for travelling to Such Amazing Festivals. #dekhoapnadesh #simplyoffbeat #travelbugindia #indiaexploregram #hindustaniclassical #travelformusic #samarohtansen #hindustaniclassicalmusic #indianclassicalmusic #zirofestivalofmusic #doverlanemusicconference #hornbillfestival #nagalandtourism #arunachalpradeshtourism (at Ziro, Arunachal Pradesh, India) https://www.instagram.com/p/CQYlH56DLnQ/?utm_medium=tumblr

Have you ever been on a HAUNTED TOUR? . .. . BOO! If YOU DARE, check OUR TOUR. JAISALMER HAUNTED TOUR Package for only Rs. 10,999 per adult. Valid for 10 adults travelling together. Inclusions: 1 night stay on MAP in 6 Luxury non-ac tents at Exotic Luxury camps Jaisalmer or similar. 1 Evening Camel Safari and Rajasthani Folk dance included. 2 nights stay on MAP in 6 Deluxe rooms at Hotel Radhika Jaisalmer or similar. 2 Paranormal Investigators will guide the tour. 12 seater Ac tempo traveller for sightseeing inclusive of fuel, driver allowance, toll and parking charges. Itinerary: Day 1: Arrival Jaisalmer (10 Hours/120 Kms) Pick from Jaisalmer Airport and visit 12th century Jaisalmer fort. Later visit the beautiful Havelis of Salim Singh ki Haveli, Patwon ki Haveli and Nathmal ki Haveli, Gandhi Sagar Tank, and later transfer to Camp. Overnight in Camp. Day 2: Jaisalmer Sam Dunes (10 Hours/120 Kms) The afternoon after lunch proceed to Kuldhara Village: Visit Kuldhara Village at 3:30pm. Roaming around, while the Paranormal Investigators say the history of the place while marking the hot spots and cold spots. Around 4:30 pm, we start the investigation. We split the group and take them to different corners while the investigation continues. We try different activities with the group members. We end the investigation by 7pm and return to Jaisalmer hotel. Day 3: Jaisalmer - Kiradu Historical Temple Parmar Era, Sihani - Jaisalmer (400 Kms limit) The morning after breakfast we visit Kiradu temple. Later evening back to Hotel. Then go for a haunted walk tour of the fort, going to different spooky corners of the fort, talking about the history etc. Overnight in Jaisalmer hotel. Day 4: Airport Drop (Only Transfer) Departure from Jaisalmer. Transfer to Jaisalmer Airport for onward journey with sweet memories. Contact @simplyoffbeat for Rangeelo Rajasthan Tours. #jaisalmerdiaries #jaisalmerfort #simplyoffbeat #jaisalmertrip #jaisalmertourism #hauntedtour #hauntedtours #kuldhara #kiradu #gadisarlake #iamanawesomeinfluencer #dekhoapnadesh #desertcamp #badabagh #desertcamping #travelrajasthan (at Jaisalmer, Rajasthan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CG7rqHdjm_h/?igshid=k7ll35cdyqw0

Happy Dussehra! Do you know the best place to celebrate Dussehra Festival in India? . . . Entire country lights up in delight to commemorate the victory of good over evil. The best places to celebrate Dussehra Festival in India: 1) Bastar Dussehra - Bastar is celebrated in Dandakarnya, where Lord Rama is believed to have spent the 14 years of his exile. Its one-of-a-kind 75 days long Dussehra celebration has been organized since the 13th century. 2) Mysore - Mysore’s royal family leads this 10-day celebration to honour the victory of Goddess Chamundeshwari on demon Mahisasura. Mysore Palace is elaborately decorated with a myriad of lights. 3) Kolkata - Durga Puja is celebrated with great excitement in Kolkata during Dussehra. The festival fills the city with colour and energy. 4) Varanasi - Ramnagar, located about 15 km away from Varanasi, holds one of the best Ramlila shows during Dussehra celebration. Organizing this show is a 200 years old tradition started by the Kashi King. 5) Kullu - Dussehra celebration in Kullu begins on Vijayadashami and continues on for seven days. A large number of devotees carry idols of various gods and goddesses on their heads and join the energetic procession heading to the famous Ragunath Temple. 6) Barara - The Barara Ravana holds the record for being the tallest Ravana effigy (around 200 feet) in the world. This town is about 80 km from Chandigarh. 7) Kota - Kota celebrates Dussehra with a fun-filled Mela (fair) that includes cultural performances, plays, spectacular fireworks and a plethora of stalls serving delicious festive food. The tradition of organizing a Dussehra fair (which runs for 25 days) is believed to have started in the reign of Maharaj Durjanshal Singh Hada in 1723 AD. So, have you visited any of these places to celebrate Dussehra festival or would like to visit next year? Contact @simplyoffbeat to plan your Dussehra Holidays. #dussehraspecial #simplyoffbeat #dussehra2020 #dussehrawishes #dussehrafestival #dussehragreetings #dussehracelebrations #bastardussehra #mysoredussehra #durgapujakolkata #kulludussehra #kotadusshera #indiafestivals #travelindiadiaries #dekhoapnadesh #visitkarnataka (at Kota, Rajasthan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CGweU67DOA9/?igshid=17bod5ndi023f

Do you know about World Wife-Carrying Championships? . .. . Yes, it's a contest where the participants can carry their wives or neighbours. The wife should be at least 17 years old and weight a minimum of 49 kilos. If the wife is lighter, she should carry an additional rucksack. The objective is for the male to carry the female through a special obstacle track in the fastest time. Several types of carrying may be practiced: either a classic piggyback, a fireman's carry (over the shoulder), or Estonian-style (wife upside-down on his back with her legs over the neck and shoulders). The first modern-day wife-carrying event was held in Finland in 1992 and foreign contestants were admitted in 1995. This event is now held annually in Sonkajärvi, Finland as the World Championship where the prize is the WIFE's WEIGHT IN BEER. Taisto Miettinen and Kristina Haapenen have won this for a record 6 times. He has been the oldest contestant, who has won World Championship in wife-carrying. Prizes were awarded to the first three couples to complete the race, as well as to the "most entertaining couple", the "best costume" and the "strongest carrier". Wife carrying contests have taken place in Australia, the United States, Hong Kong, India, Germany, the UK, and other parts of the world besides Finland and nearby Sweden, Estonia, and Latvia, and the sport has a category in the Guinness Book of Records. So, the important question is CAN YOU CARRY YOUR BURDEN, I MEAN YOUR WIFE? If you enjoyed this post then like, save, share, and comment. Contact @simplyoffbeat, a Finland Travel Specialist to plan your Offbeat Holiday to Finland. Video Source: http://www.itnproductions.co.uk/ #wifecarrying #simplyoffbeat #funtravel #ukwifecarryingrace #weirdfacts #travelforfun #finlandtrip (at Sonkajärvi, Finland) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEuD8idDWWD/?igshid=dyc2vwrk9jxp

Britain has Now Reopened. . .. . Indian nationals who hold a valid visa under any category are permitted entry to Britain. If you're a resident or visitor travelling to the UK, you must: 1. Provide your journey and contact details (You cannot submit the form until 48 hours before you're due to arrive in the UK.) https://www.gov.uk/provide-journey-contact-details-before-travel-uk. 2. Self-isolate when you travel to the UK: When you arrive in the UK, you will not be allowed to leave the place where you're staying for the first 14 days you're in the UK (known as 'self-isolating'). More details can be found online at https://www.gov.uk/guidance/coronavirus-covid-19-travel-corridors and https://www.gov.uk/uk-border-control. Thanks, @lovegreatbritain for the beautiful video of visiting Wales Capital, Cardiff by train from London. Contact @simplyoffbeat, a Britain Certified Travel Specialist (a Britagent & Scotsagent) to help you #findyourgreatbritain. . . #explorebritain #simplyoffbeat #travelbritain #travelscotland #armchairtravel #onlyinscotland #travelengland #travelwales #visitcardiff #explorewales #scotlandholiday #walestourism #mybucketlist (at London, Unιted Kingdom) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEo6jfHDyiB/?igshid=8rzdio2t71mg

Experience Rangeelo Rajasthan in Luxury for Just Rs. 35,999 per couple. . .. ... .. . Experience Serenity at the Spectacular Ranakpur temple, Walk on the Majestic Walls of Kumbhalgarh Fort, or Admire the Grandeur of City Palace in Udaipur. Padharo Mhare Desh, #visitrajasthan. For more details, check this: https://www.simplyoffbeat.com/tour/4-nights-5-days-rangeelo-rajasthan-ranakpur-udaipur-tour-package/. #simplyoffbeat #padharomharedesh #ranakpur #kumbhalgarhfort #citypalaceudaipur #rangeelorajasthan #rajasthantour #rajasthanholidays #iamanawesomeinfluencer #rajasthantravel (at Ranakpur Rajasthan) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEmY1d-D0kk/?igshid=1r1q7mb5np6a2

A few months back, none of us would have imagined that we would be living in a new normal. We used to count on the tourism industry for whenever we wanted to take a break. But now, tourism has taken a major hit during this pandemic. Lives of many daily wage workers like tour guides, resort staff, and small tourism businesses have been affected. They fell back on their savings to tide them through, and while this would’ve helped for a while, the pandemic still hasn’t ended and savings are running out too. With #StandWithTravel, we’re trying to do our bit by connecting all of us to them to help them sustain, and in turn, give Indian tourism a new lease on life. It’s heartbreaking to see the plight of small enablers right now, and as responsible travellers, let’s try to lend a hand? Help us make this happen. Join the family. Head to this link in the bio: https://www.standwithtravel.org/business/simplyoffbeat. . .. . .. . #standwithindia #simplyoffbeat #dekhoapnadesh #traveltomorrow #travellater #indiantourism #travelhimachal #maharashtradiaries #travelgoa #travelrajasthan #madhyapradeshdiaries #travelagents #indiatrip #indiatour #iamanawesomeinfluencer (at Mumbai, Maharashtra) https://www.instagram.com/p/CEhL8-hjsJB/?igshid=eo2dy0h3bh7

Peora - The Tiny Hamlet in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. . . . Nature enthusiasts, bird lovers & photographers will feast their eyes on the different birds, pine forests, and beautiful views of Himalayas. Mountain life in this region revolves around fruit cultivation of apple, chestnut, walnut, plum, peach, apricot, and pear. Few Sightseeing Places near Peora: 1) Mukhteshwar 2) Almora 3) Ranikhet 4) Binsar 5) Ramgarh Do check our beautiful Mukhteshwar cottage: https://www.simplyoffbeat.com/offbeat-accomodation/2bhk-beautiful-mukhteshwar-cottage-in-uttarakhand/. If you found this post beautiful, please like and follow us at @simplyoffbeat. #simplyoffbeat #mukhteshwar #peora #almora #almoradiaries #mukhteshwar #mukhteshwarhills #chaulikijaali #mukhteshwardiaries #ranikhet #ranikhetdiaries #uttarakhand_travel_diaries #uttarakhanddiaries #ranikhethills #uttarakhandhills #uttarakhandmountains #offbeatuttarakhand #ranikhettrip #binsar #binsarwildlifesanctuary #ramgarh #bhalugaadwaterfall #kasardevi #jageshwar #katarmal #chaubatia #majkhali #tarikhet #uttarakhandtrip (at Kumaon) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCoKrHbDrdL/?igshid=ng9d4buy23a1