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After a strict selection process for a couple of months, Gaura Travel was nominated for the 2023 IABCA Australia India Impact Award. IABCA is the leading alliance that builds awareness and understanding between the peoples and institutions of Australia and India. During the award submission process, we presented the story
February is a month full of love indeed, with many celebrating with the ones they cherish most, not only on Valentine’s Day but throughout the whole month, and even after that! Seeing the streets lined up with flowers and any other ornaments of love sure makes you want to meet
Some people might mix up India’s Independence Day with the Republic Day as they both are centered around the event of India’s independence. While the former celebrates the date of India’s separation and independence from British rule, which is held on August 15th each year, the latter commemorates the date
Flying home is one of the most wonderful things you can do since visiting your loved ones in person may bring you a valuable warm feeling. However, because home is far away, the journey can be exhausting, with mandatory connecting flights and hours spent on the plane (s).  But there
India is well known throughout the world for being home to some of the world’s most beautiful natural landmarks, as well as its deep ties in tradition. As there are many different religions and cultures throughout India, there are many festivals and celebrations that take place during the year from
2023 is quickly approaching, and what better way to welcome it than by making a list of New Year’s resolutions? There’s no better excuse to have a list of resolutions to keep you on track to become a better and happier version of yourself! As resolutions must be personal and
On Thursday, December 15th, 2022, we held our annual Christmas Party that was filled with so much fun and shared warmth. We ended our successful year of servicing more than 40,000 passengers by celebrating with great food, company and fun activities. The celebrations kicked off with a delicious lunch featuring
During this wonderful holiday season, we asked our employees what their favorite Indian dish that reminds them most of home was. We came across a variety of Indian meals, ranging from appetizers to main courses to desserts. Feast your eyes on this list of incredibly yummy dishes, recipes and photos
No matter how good life may turn out to be at your second home, with all your dreams being achieved little by little, there is truly no place like home. Coming back home, no matter how many times you have done it, will always be special and something to look
Here at Gaura Travel, we are incredibly grateful for your constant support and trust in us. Booking a trip home can be daunting and stressful, so our main priority when conducting our business is to ensure our passengers have complete peace of mind when booking with us and ensuring a
We are getting closer to Christmas and it’s beginning to look like it! Christmas in Sydney is an absolutely magical time of the year, and while we may not have snow, our gorgeous city still transforms into a magical wonderland over the holiday period! During the summer holiday season, Sydney
It’s almost the most wonderful, sparkling and spectacular time of the year again! Melbourne is indeed a very vibrant and lively city, a perfect venue for Christmas celebrations and cheer. Now that Melbourne is fully open for tourists and visitors, people around the world are free to experience the most
Gaura Travel and the leading airline in Australia, Qantas, enthusiastically participated in Celebrate India’s Victorian Festival of Diwali that took place at Fed Square, Melbourne, on Saturday, October 29, 2022. The Victorian Festival of Diwali returned after a two-year hiatus, and the Indian community felt more than happy to be
Those who have lived in Australia for many years know that Melbourne is a city of joy with various of events, festivals and gigs. For the serial shoppers out there, Boxing Day and Cyber Monday are two of the most anticipated dates of the year because gifts for loved ones
Many people believe that anything low-cost inevitably indicates low quality; while this is true in many circumstances, it does not apply to Scoot. Scoot Airlines, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, is a low-cost airline designed to appeal to the young at heart, value-seeking traveller. Since their inception in 2011, Scoot
Being distanced from your loved ones is one of the most difficult things people around the world have had to bear throughout the pandemic; many living far from their home and families felt great sorrow during that tragic time. The feeling of helplessness and longing loomed over many hearts especially
Falling on Sunday 13th November this year is World Kindness Day, a day where people around the world spread joy and kindness to one another. The celebration began in 1988, when The World Kindness Movement (WKM), a nonprofit organization, commemorated the event with the first ever World Kindness Day. The
One of India’s most appealing qualities is its unity in diversity, where many religions and cultures co-exist in harmony. The fifth-largest religion in the world, Sikhism, is one of the many faiths practiced in India. On Tuesday, November 8th 2022 this year, Guru Nanak Jayanti, a celebration honoring the first
World National Vegan Day is coming up soon on Tuesday, November 1st 2022, and what better way to celebrate than with cooking up some delicious vegan dishes? There is a misconception amongst many that vegan meals are bland and tasteless, as well as lacking the essential nutrients that a person
Chhath Puja is a celebration that honors the mighty sun god Lord Surya and is dedicated to the welfare of all people. The two “aragyas” (river water offerings to Lord Surya) that are made during the festival take place as the sun rises and sets. The rising and setting sun