Shakti Himalaya is, perhaps, the most visionary, innovative, luxurious and exclusive Himalayan product in existence. For those who seek space, peace and natural beauty, Shakti offers a rare opportunity to discover compellingly beautiful and remote regions of India. Over the past couple of years the hugely dedicated, passionate and committed Shakti team have been...
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By Pinky Binks The veranda looks older than previously, like we all do apart from his beautiful wife, radiating youth and beauty, working away in the kitchen in oranges and yellows. Slight silent tinkles of aluminum suggesting that the meal isn’t far from ready. High on the wall an image of grandpa amongst the gods, remembered and revered daily by the powdery red...
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SUKOON, DAL LAKE, SRINAGAR, KASHMIR – OPENING 20 MARCH Since the FCO lifted the ban on travel to Srinagar a couple of months ago, tourism is tentatively returning and there is huge interest in the area. Traditionally guests spend time on a houseboat relaxing or gently cruising the waterways on Shikaras (Kashmir’s alternative...
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Wait now, light me up so we do this right, yes, hold me steady to the lamp, hold it, hold, good, a slow pull to start with, to draw the smoke low into the lungs, yes, oh my… Shuklaji Street, in Old Bombay. In Rashid’s opium room the air is thick with voices and...
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Laos is one of the truly exotic vacation destinations left on the planet. It’s a magical place taking you back-in-time with its traditional old world people, landscape and atmosphere. The serenity is abundant with Buddhist temples, bungalows on stilts and air that reeks of healing. The Laos tours guarantees an exotic and cultural adventure...
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Tibetan Path Tour by Spiritual Quest Adventures Would you like to attending public teachings by the Dalai Lama in India and learn from his great wisdom? Go on a 10 day retreat to learn meditation and bring real change into your life? Hang out with Tibetans and build lasting friendships as you go? Our...
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Olfactory Rescue Service calls Dhuni Incense: the premiere connoisseur Indian incense imprint’ Order now to give a unique, India-flavoured Christmas present which will fill your house with the extraordinary scents of wild-crafted botanicals, exotic spice and mystical fragrance. Dhuni Natural Incense: Entirely handrolled in India 100% natural, without glues, chemicals or additives of any kind! The last...
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Signing up for one of the many China tours that travel across this vast nation is an excellent way to see many different facets of China. While Beijing is the country’s capital and certainly an important international city, Shanghai is a city that you don’t want to miss on your visit to this wonderful...
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Indiaphile have chosen a wide variety of special yoga bags, easily available from Amazon and shipped to your house. Only the best makes and brands are selected, whether you’re into Astanga, Hatha Yoga, Bikram, Iyengar or Anusara. These yoga mat bags are great for sticky mats, cotton rugs, yoga clothes, snacks and much more....
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Sacred Mantras of India List Price: £8.99 Price: £6.99
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Elephant Parade is a conservation campaign that shines a multi-coloured spotlight on the urgent crisis faced by the endangered Asian elephant. Brought to you by registered charity The Elephant Family this colourful event sees over 250 brightly painted life-size elephants located over central London this summer. Each decorated by a different artist or celebrity,...
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Surely one of the greatest books never to win the Booker Prize, A Fine Balance is one of the best novels ever written about India and rightly became an international best-seller. Mistry’s prose is alive with enduring images and a cast of unforgettable characters. Written with compassion, humour, and insight, A Fine Balance is...
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Take in the sights and sounds of Delhi, Sail the Ganges and camp on the river’s bank, Walk the ghats of spiritual Varanasi, Experience the haunting beauty of the Taj Mahal, Bargain in the famed bazaars of Jaipur, Be maharaja for a day in an ancient fort, Admire the holy temples of Pushkar, Journey...
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Shalimar the Clown New Mint Condition Dispatch same day for order received before 12 noon Guaranteed packaging No quibbles returns Maximilian Ophuls is knifed to death on the doorstep of his illegitimate daughter India, slaughtered by his Kashmiri driver, a mysterious figure who calls himself Shalimar, the Clown. This book presents the story of...
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Nine Lives: In Search of the Sacred in Modern India: A Portrait of Modern India by William Dalrymple is just out in paperback. For those that missed it first time round, this really is an extraordinary book, a profound look at the Indian spiritual traditions by one of the great living Indiaphiles. In this...
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The Bhagavad Gita (Classic of Indian Spirituality) Prince Arjuna faced a dilemma that many face sooner or later–whether or not to take action that is necessary yet morally ambiguous. The difference is that Arjuna’s action was to wage war against his own family. With the armies arrayed, Arjuna loses his nerve. Krishna, his charioteer...
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1. Be a yoga teacher who spends most of the day, every day, barefoot but who has an unholy, slavish devotion to her shoe fetish. Appease the shoe god by stacking your closets to the ceiling with boxes and boxes of shoes, and by regularly practicing arati. 2. Religiously remind your students that sticking...
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When Jules Verne waxed on eloquently about bananas in his runaway bestseller ‘Around the world in eighty days’, he managed to spark off the collective curiosity of an entire generation and several nations. The entire European belt wanted to know more about this wonderful fruit that had captured their imagination. India is the world’s...
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The Peacock Garden Rating: (out of 1 reviews) List Price: £3.99 Price:
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Indian Inspired Chocolate Box Our Signature Chocolate Tiffin contains 32 chocolates including our coconut cardamom dark chocolate and our award winning chai masala milk chocolate (Gold Award at the 2010 Great Taste Awards). Presented in our award nominated ‘tiffin’ style luxury gift box (finalist ‘best packaging’ at the 2011 World Food Awards). All our...
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