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The internet abounds with articles providing their own lists of 'essential' stuff to carry with you on your travels. This First Aid Day 2021, Native planet brings to a no-frills list of bare...

Good Morning Mumbai! Native Planet is here to accompany you with all the fun you're about to have in Mumbai. You know how it is taken for granted that Mumbai is all about Bollywood and beaches?...

A tour to the Pink City takes you to the colourful past of the royal state of Rajasthan. Jaipur, the capital of Rajasthan, is the largest city in the state. Popular for its awe-inspiring monuments...

Here are some images of India that we feel can be reduced to nearest trash bin in the recesses of our mind. Welcome to India but don't expect the following here Photo Courtesy: plusgood Sages, yoga...

Pitching your tent in the middle of nowhere, sweating it out on game trails and paths or simply absorbing the sights and smells of a forest, trekking is an adventure that gets you closer to nature...

Trekking is not just time-well-spent on a long vacation, it is an experience of a lifetime. India has many treks that range from hard-core adventure treks to soft treks that are mostly...

Man versus beast! That has always been the ultimate yardstick of a man's physical prowess. In the South Indian state of Tamil Nadu, this ancient way of judging manliness is still in vogue in the...

Tired of wandering alone? Perhaps solo travel isn't your thing. We at Native Planet understand the concerns of having a friend circle that cannot go beyond the burger shop at the corner of the...

Have you ever fancied yourself cut off from human habitation for even a few hours? Have you ever fancied a trip where the only sight distracting you is the star spangled night sky and the visage of...

Pull out your favourite sunglasses and beach wear, it's time to explore the best islands of India. Get a tan, indulge yourself with a fruit punch or a cooling tender coconut and some good beach...

These five places are not tourist places per se but are a favourite those looking for a dose of the lesser known and the unfrequented will revel in these destinations My friend, the cobra Vadi...

Photo Courtesy: mikebaird Resolutions are meant to be broken say some but travellers might disagree. After all who would want to let go of the opportunity to climb out of the morass of...

There are many ways to express love through music, but to bring the true feeling of love in folk music is an art by itself. The Kenduli Mela is one such festival celebrating life, taking place from...

Every year, the world's most searched encyclopedia, Wikipedia conducts an International photo contest called 'Wiki Loves Monuments'. In the year 2013, India alone had 11,786 entries (all licensed...

"I'm an ecotourist," a tourist says with a packet of branded potato chips in hand. Ecotourism, sustainable tourism and responsible tourism are some of the many words thrown at travellers by tourism...

Travelling on holidays is generally done in groups. You either travel with your friends, your peer group or your family members, who ideally share similar travel interests. There are a few people...

With a population of around 8.426 million and a good number of enthusiastic travellers, Bangalore is always on the look out for lesser explored paths. Native Planet has previously brought to you...

Karnataka is a tourist hub attracting travellers from around the world. It's history and architecture has helped its growth as one of the best tourist destinations of India. Its lush locales have...