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Admire the maharaja's palace, climb the Chamundi Hill, go Sandalwood shopping or study yoga: Mysore is one of South India's best cities to visit.

The South Indian city of Mysore is a good base for exploring nearby attractions that include ancient Hindu temples, pilgrimage sites and Tibetan settlements.

The Congreve Rocket was a military weapon developed in England at the end of the Napoleonic Wars by Sir William Congreve in the early 19th Century.

Operation Shanti helps street children and their mothers in the South Indian city of Mysore and provides food and medical care to the city's poorest.

The traditional method of practicing Ashtanga yoga is Mysore-style, named after the Indian city of Mysore, the home of the Shri K Pattabhi Jois Ashtanga Yoga Institute.

Dussera is special in Mysore because it was on there that Durga slew Mahishasura after a ten day battle. Dussera receives both royal and state patronage in Karnataka.

General Cornwallis commanded the British Army in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. He remains one of Britian's most debated military commanders.

Ashtanga Yoga is often marketed as a fitness regime, but true Ashtanga Yoga is a spiritual practice and involves a lot more than a physical workout.

An Ashtanga personal trainer can offer a strenuous fitness program to tone not only the body but the mind and the soul as well. Weight loss or redistribution is possible.

A rocket is a vehicle that obtains its thrust from the rapid conversion of fuel to superheated gasses, which are then rapidly expelled out a nozzle at the base.

The Golden Temple in Bylakuppe, Karnataka, is a home for thousands of Tibetans living in exile and a centre for Tibetan Buddhism in South India.

There are many different forms of Hatha yoga to choose from. Learn more about Ashtanga yoga to discover if it's right for you.

Nagarhole wildlife sanctuary in South India, with its abundant elephants, bison and tigers, is an ideal destination for safari travel and adventure holidays.

Ram's victory over Ravan, Durga slaying Mahishasura or worshiping the Mother Goddess - Navratri and Dussera are celebrated throughout India in different ways.

Nagarahole and Bandipur in Karnataka, Mudumalai in Tamil Nadu and Periyar in Kerala are some of South India's best places to see wildlife.

Wildlife lover or tourist to India, this tiger habitat in Karnataka is a must on your itinerary.

Mudumalai National Park in Tamil Nadu, one of South India's most beautiful national parks, and home to elephants, tigers and lots of monkeys.

The South Indian temples of Belur and Halebid in Karnataka are famous for their beautiful architecture and intricate sculptures.

Escape the South Indian summer heat to Ooty, like the British who established this hill station in the Nilgiri Mountains in Tamil Nadu.

From Hampi temples to the beaches in Gokarna and from IT city Bangalore to tiger spotting in national parks, travelling in Karnataka reveals many hidden treasures.

Yoga holidays in India are popular but there is a bewildering variety of yoga schools in India. Here are some questions to ask before travelling to India to study yoga.

India has countless festivals that attract tourists with colour and noise. Here are some tips for witnessing and attending India's festival celebrations.

Planning to study yoga in Goa, India? Here is a selection of Goa's yoga retreats, authorized and certified Ashtanga teachers and travel tips for yoga students in Goa.

Karnataka's luxury tourist train, the Golden Chariot, pulled out of Bangalore on its first journey in March 2008. The travel industry has since faced difficulties.

There are many styles of yoga on offer in the West these days. While no one style is better than the others, there may be a style that best suits you.

Irpu (also called Iruppu) Falls in Coorg, in the South Indian state of Karnataka, is a popular weekend getaway and trekking destination.

The Royal Enfield motorbike is the classic way to see India and there are some beautiful bike rides in India. Here are some of the best areas to explore on a motorbike.

South India travel highlights include beautiful Hindu temples, palm-fringed tropical beaches and a chance to see wild elephants in South India's national parks.

Babu, from Bangalore, is 24 years old and has what many people might consider an unusual profession, he is a snake catcher. He runs a business with his friend Raja, 29.

John Casper Leyden was a student of Edinburgh University, minister, doctor and brilliant Oriental linguist.

Annoying touts, heat and jet lag can make shopping in India seem like an endurance sport. Follow this useful advice and navigate these three popular markets with ease.

Christian Dior was both an innovative fashion designer and a fragrance pioneer. Here we have a quick look at his life and a detailed look at the notes of his perfumes.

While several jungles in India are frequented by the Asian Elephant, they are most easily accessible and visible in the Western Ghats in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Kerala.

Two months in India is enough time to do some serious travelling and some relaxing on the beach or in the mountains. Here are some ideas to help to plan a trip to India.

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Yoga, the Indian discipline of body, mind and spirit has many forms - Raja, Karma, Jnana, Bhakti, and Hatha yoga. It's popular around the world.

When your leaps and turns become sluggish and you need to get back into shape, here are tips on how to find a fitness trainer in the thre most beneficial training methods

South India has a long history of vegetarianism. These two cookbooks, Dakshin and Art of South Indian Cooking, range from fancy to down-home, but it's all delicious.

India is a shopper's paradise with so many exotic goods on offer. From jewelry to pottery to paintings, there's something to suit all budgets lavish to inexpensive.