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Ever since the world froze in time with the outbreak of the deadly virus, we have been confined to our homes. For many, travel books are not only inspiring, but also quite different in more ways than one. After all, books are great for armchair travel. They transport you to all those places through wonderfully woven stories of people, their culture, the folklore and their glorious history – all of this without you having to move an inch from your chair.

When it comes to our country India, there is just so much to write about – the history, the culture and most of all, the people. Listed below are a few books and their authors who have time and again proved that India is one such country in which you can find the beauty of the entire universe!

All roads lead to Ganga: Ruskin Bond

All roads lead to Ganga by Ruskin Bond is one book that tugs at everyone's heartstrings to visit the mesmerising Himalayas. The author's love for the Himalayan life comes into full force through this epic love story amidst the breathtaking beauty and the splendour of the hills and the sacred river Ganga.

Bond beautifully describes the quintessential life high up in the hills, weaving in his nostalgic stories about all the people he has met during his stay up there. Although the place has changed quite a bit since the time he wrote this book, it certainly will make you go on a rollercoaster ride down the lane of nostalgia.

The God of Small Things: Arundhati Roy

We know for a fact that Arundhat Roy has effortlessly mastered the skill of capturing human emotions and later hitting you with her words. The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy is a story about twins from a small village in Kerala who are eventually stripped off of their childhood due to some major, traumatic deaths.

The book unforgivingly pushes its readers to explore their emotional depth – the Syrian-Christian life of the people living there, the sheer smell of wood fire and fish curry – all of this so innocently woven into a beautiful plot, reflecting the prevalent caste system and the impact of communalism.

Kalighat to Calcutta: Suhel Seth

Kalighat to Calcutta by Suhel Seth is one book that reflects the author's sheer love for this rich and absolutely vibrant city. Early in his life, he came across one of India's most celebrated and loved author's, Khushwant Singh. With that, the duo came up with Kalighat to Calcutta, which talks about the glorious past of the City of Joy.

Co-authored by Khushwant Singh and illustrated by RK Laxman, the book is definitely a keepsake treasure for all of those people who wish to travel through time into the cosmopolitan, vast culture of the city.

 So, it is now time to let those happy feet rest and relax at home while reading books that make you travel through time, into the natural beauty of India in the most vivid and raw way.

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