News

Archives

Why You Need to See Ooty

ooty

Some of our favourite photos of Ooty. Photo by Dibesh Thakuri   You can understand why Udhagamandalam is known as Ooty. It would be a shame if tourists missed out on this beautiful part of India because they couldn’t say the name! On the India’s Cup minimal assistance rally, we drive through Ooty, […]

Marina Beach, Chennai

Marina Beach

If you’re in Chennai, you have to check out Marina Beach. Photo by Prashant Ram The India’s Cup begins in Chennai, and before the event starts you should make sure to check out one of the city’s star attractions: Marina Beach. India’s longest natural urban beach, it bristles with life and activity. […]

The Scotland of India

Is Coorg, in Karnataka, really the Scotland of India? On the India’s Cup, as we drive through Karnataka, we pass pretty close by a place known as the “Scotland of India”. Its real name is Coorg, though it also goes by Kodagu. And we wondered: is the nickname accurate?   […]

The Life of India… In a Day

india in a day

Can any film capture India’s infinite variety? This comes close. On October 10th 2015, India’s all across the country were asked to film their day. Thousands did, and the result is the film India In a Day, which collates many of these stories into 86 minutes of exhilarating cinema. Trailer […]

Our Favourite Photos of Kerala

These photos of Kerala show one of the most beautiful regions on earth. The India’s Cup minimal assistance adventure rally kicks off again in April 2018, and teams will travel almost 1500 miles, all the way from Chennai to Goa. En route participants will visit the gorgeous state of Kerala, […]

Our Favourite Photos of Karnataka

photos of karnataka

These photos of Karnataka show the state’s many treasures. Photo by Drouyn Cambridge   Karnataka may not be the most famous state we visit on the India’s Cup minimal assistance rally. However, it is home to a variety of sites historical, natural, and spiritual. Within its large expanse there is much […]

Why We Love the Nature of Tamil Nadu

tamil nadu

Introducing the incredible nature of Tamil Nadu. Photo by Sarath Kuchi   On the India’s Cup we explore South India, beginning in the bustling city of Chennai. This is the capital of Tamil Nadu, and the first portion of the adventure is spent driving through this varied and gorgeous land. Here are […]

Kerala or Goa: Which State is Your Favourite?

People often ask us, if we had to pick a favourite state, Goa or Kerala, which would be. Now we answer!   We’re lucky: on the the India’s Cup we visit both Goa and Kerala. Both have unique charms, but some people demand answer: if we had to pick a favourite, what […]

Extended Stay in India on E-Visas

extended visa e-visa

The length of time that visitors on e-visas can stay in India is to be increased.   Great news for visitors to India, like those visiting for the India’s Cup. E-visas, previously providing a stay of thirty days, now offers double. A sixty day stay also comes with double entry, […]

What Makes Goa So Special?

goa so special

Goa, the final destination for the India’s Cup, really is special.   After 11 days and almost 1500 miles, participants on the India’s Cup reach the minimal assistance rally’s final destination: Panaji, capital of the union territory of Goa. For decades, Goa has been a popular tourist destination, for many the […]