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In India, festivals signify more than just times of the year, as they bring people together. They have the rare quality and ability of giving birth to moments, filling up every street, street corner, and household with colors, sounds, and immaculate joy. If you have ever had the opportunity to visit any Indian city during festivals, you would behold endless tunes serenading the heartland, and from distant strangers, smiles welcome you. Traditionally, these festivals are those days when old tales are unfolded and narrated.  Here are my takeaways from amazing cities in India, where the spirit of festival season sets the streets ablaze with a strong, amazing energy that does not spare anything or anyone in its path. More importantly, these cities are all a few convenient flights away from the US. Ready to explore? Let’s begin Delhi: The Quiet Beauty of Chhath Puja by the River As evening falls over the Yamuna , gentle flames from oil lamps light up Delhi’s riverbanks with a warm, gold...

India’s K-pop craze has transformed this genre into a global movement. What started as a rising trend in India has now grown into a passionate K-pop community, with millions of fans from every corner of the country. It all started with PSY’s hit song “Gangnam Style” and has since transformed into a way of life combining music, dancing, fashion, and a sense of community. Korea has over 15 million active consumers of K-pop, Korean dramas, and Korean culture from India. This love increased during the lockdown in 2020. Many people spent more time at home and found new shows full of color, music, and emotion. This boom, known as the Korean Wave or Hallyu, is now a big part of pop culture in India. Want to explore it up close? You can book a direct flight from Orlando to New Delhi . Or grab a round-trip ticket from San Francisco to Mumbai . Easy, exciting, and totally worth it! The History of Where It All Started: The Northeast Before K-pop hit the big cities in India, it was already popu...

Flying to Mumbai doesn’t have to wreck your travel budget. If you’re flexible and know where to look, you can score the best flight deals to Mumbai . Start by being flexible with your travel dates. Flights midweek, especially Tuesday or Wednesday, are almost always cheaper than those leaving on weekends. Timing is everything, so book early. You’ll get the best prices when you book flights about six to eight weeks ahead of your departure dates. Leave it too late, and the deals are gone. Also, consider the travel season. June through September is Mumbai’s monsoon. It rains a lot, sure, but airfares are cheaper because it's a less popular time to travel. Avoid the peak travel season, due to the high demand, prices skyrocket. So, plan your travels around the shoulder or off-peak season to make some extra savings. Last but not least, here’s another smart move. Book a flight to Delhi or Bengaluru, then take a domestic flight to Mumbai. It takes a bit more effort, but it can cost a lot l...