Matador's Ultimate Guide to India

Majestic scenery and rich cultural experiences that inspires ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ [View this email in your browser]( [Matador's Guide to India]( Matador's Ultimate Guide to India Hi all, India inspires travelers of all stripes with rich cultural experiences, incredible food, and the beauty of the Himalayas towering over the country’s north. Its [sprawling cities]( are dense and often chaotic. This makes them prime destinations for adventure travelers seeking an experience as far removed from cookie-cutter suburbs as possible. Whether you’re after spiritual, outdoors, or culinary experiences, there’s no better place to be. This week, Matador explores India. [Let’s dive in](. [EXPLORE INDIA](  GET INSPIRED [Havelock Island]( This Remote Indian Island Has Some of the Most Beautiful Beaches in Asia India is a massive country with 4,671 miles of coastline between the mainland and various islands. While the "digital nomad" millennial-traveler crowd may know of popular coastal destinations like Goa, most people don’t think of the nation’s beachy areas. And even more rarely do they associate India with the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and its leading tourist destination, Havelock Island. [READ NOW]( [Sheesh Gumbad - tomb of the last line of the Lodhi dynasty]( 8 Ruins To See in Delhi To Dig Deep Into the City’s History From the grand tombs of Mughal rulers to the mosques and forts of New Delhi, here are eight spots travelers with an interest in history and architecture should check out for a well-rounded history lesson. [READ NOW]( [people celebrate holi in india with red dye]( Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Holi, India’s Festival of Colors There’s more to Holi than engaging friends, family, and strangers in color wars. We’ve outlined everything you need to know about India’s epic Holi festival before participating. [READ NOW]( [Camel in festive ware with fire]( Rajasthan’s Epic Camel Festival Is Two Days of Fur-Cutting, Dancing, and Races Every January in the city of Bikaner, the near-reverence for the mammals is channeled into a multi-day camel fest filled with parades, races, beauty pageants, fireworks, and much more revelry. [READ NOW](  NATURE + ADVENTURE [Spiti Valley, Himachal Pradesh, India]( How To Explore Spiti Valley, India’s High-Altitude Desertscape This district is a treasure trove of monasteries, mountains, and the tranquility that the Himalayas are known for. Here’s exactly what you need to know about the magic that is Spiti and how you can experience its geographically unique beauty. [READ NOW]( [Goecha La Trek in Sikkim, Meadow Walk, Mount Kanchenjunga Base Camp Trek]( Northeast India Is the Country’s Most Adventure-Packed Region Northeast India is the least-visited part of India, yet it’s packed with some of the best nature and outdoor offerings in the country. It has lofty Himalayan peaks, high passes, and glacial lakes, as well as lush jungles, rivers, and valleys, all of which are an intrepid playground for trekking, rafting, kayaking, safari, and mountain biking. [READ NOW]( [Shnongpdeng Bridge]( Why India’s Meghalaya State Is an Outdoor Lover’s Dream Meghalaya, which means "Abode of Clouds" in Sanskrit, has sheltering mountains, living root bridges, crystal-clear rivers, and endless caves. Slowly opening up to tourism, the tiny state of Meghalaya should be on every outdoor lover’s bucket list. Here’s why. [READ NOW](  FOOD + CULTURE [Biryanis]( Your Guide To the Essential Biryanis Across India There’s now a different biryani for every region of the country, making it a dish as diverse as India itself. These are the eight essential types of biryani you need to know. [READ NOW]( [Kadhi]( 11 Indian Curries That Are Infinitely Better Than Chicken Tikka Masala There’s a wide world of curries (a catch-all term for a dish made of meat or vegetables cooked in a sauce) out there. Be adventurous and skip the typical must-haves on restaurant menus. Instead, get to know and love these Indian dishes. [READ NOW]( [street fried food]( 5 Spicy, Crunchy, and Crispy Fried Indian Street Foods From restaurants to street stalls, dhaba (roadside eateries) to food carts, deep-fried snacks are available everywhere in India. These spicy, tangy, and crunchy snacks are bursting with ingredients like paneer, chickpeas, and lentils. [READ NOW]( [Maka Zai Rum]( The Best Craft Spirits in India Come From Goa. Here’s What To Try. Goa is known for its laid-back atmosphere, good food, beautiful beaches, and a fascinating blend of history and culture. Here, you’ll find both the buzz of a big city alongside the quiet of smaller villages, home to a widening portfolio of craft beer, vodka, whiskey, agave spirits, and more. [READ NOW](  TIPS, ADVICE + DEALS [roadtrip through india]( The Ultimate Guide To Road Tripping Through India I’ve explored the world by car, logging nearly 100,000 miles on out-of-the-way roads through Iran, China, the Pamir Mountains, and more. Yet I always return to India. I crisscrossed India from Rajasthan to Nagaland and from the southern tip of Kerala to Kashmir. Here’s why I keep coming back and how you can do your own self-drive road trip through India. [READ NOW]( [Tea plantations and Muthirappuzhayar River in hills near Munnar, Kerala, India]( Where To Travel in India During Monsoon Season From snow-clad Himalayan peaks to mist-laden green valleys where you can chase the tropical rain with swelling rivers, here is where to travel in India during the monsoon season. [READ NOW]( [taj mahal]( 9 Things I Wish I’d Known Before Visiting the Taj Mahal You can hardly resist the urge to go if you’re in the vicinity (and here, "the vicinity" essentially means anywhere in the country). Here are some things you might want to know before you visit. [READ NOW]( [Epic Stays TikTok](  [Facebook](  [Twitter](  [Youtube](  [Instagram](  [Tiktok](  [Pinterest]( [Update your email frequency and topic preferences here](. Or [unsubscribe from our newsletter.]( We'll be here when you need us! Copyright © 2022 Matador Network, All rights reserved. Our mailing address is: Matador Network, PO Box 7775, Suite 40021, San Francisco, CA 94120, United States Â