Secret Retreats Blog - Unveiling the essence of Asia

Riding the Toy Train of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway (DHR) has long been an experience that has drawn visitors and tourists to this region of India famed for its tea plantations and Himalayan scenery. Listed by UNESCO as a World…
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India is one of the oldest civilizations in the world. It has seen the rise and fall of many kings, dynasties, and empires that have left great legacies behind. And it is perhaps surprising to hear that Murshidabad, now a part of rural…
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It could be said that India has always been a bit of a spiritual superstore. It is the birthplace of 4 of the world’s major religions, Hinduism, Jainism, Sikhism and Buddhism, and is home to more than 33 million gods. It is no surprise…
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The Indian Himalaya conjures up images of ancient pilgrimages and sacred sites against breathtaking mountain scenery of a superlative scale. Often overshadowed by its neighbor, Nepal, when it comes to trekking, India is nevertheless a…
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Off the Malabar Coast of India on the edge of the Arabian sea lies Kerala, a region renowned for its beaches and waterways, coconut groves, paddy fields and pristine blue waters that lap the soft sands and coconut-palm fringed beaches…
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The story of Mowgli, a boy living among animals in the Indian forest, remains as vivid and appealing today as it was when Rudyard Kipling included it in The Jungle Book - a series of short stories written by Kipling and published in 1894.…
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India re-opened for quarantine free travel for international travellers on November 15th, 2021. The list of countries from which travellers are allowed quarantine-free entry to India is subject to change - the latest list can be viewed on…
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The Essentials of Sri Lanka We have all been looking to the light at the end of the tunnel and now, finally, we can see it revealing Asian countries as the region slowly starts to re-open to travel and tourism. In this edition we are…
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THAILAND IS OPEN FOR TRAVEL Thailand is one of those places that has something for everyone, home to picture postcard perfect white sandy beaches, mesmerizing Buddhist temples, amazing street food, and a strong cultural heritage.…
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