Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: Sambalpur, the gateway to Orissa
Nestled among the hillocks of western Orissa is a city with a culture distinctive from the rest of the state. Sambalpur had even fascinated Greek scholar Claudius Ptolemy and French explorer Jean-Baptiste Tavernier, both of whom wrote about the city. It was the perfect place to start the Orissa segment of the Ford Figo Bharat [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: A weekend well spent
Over the past couple of months Figo Bharat Yatra team members have traveled around India and experienced life in remote towns, discovered little known facts about towns and cities, and got to know a little about the diverse culture of our people. They have joined in to celebrate festivals with local people and enjoyed their [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: Figo in the land of kings
Did you know that the city of Rampur in Uttar Pradesh was once the dwelling place for kings and queens? In fact, even the public library, Rampur Raza Library, once used to be a palace. The Ford Figo Bharat Yatra team members got a chance to take a peek at the royal history of Rampur [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: Spicing it up in Kerala
An ideal road trip needs several ingredients: changing landscapes, accommodating weather and great company. It’s no wonder that our Kerala Ford Figo Bharat Yatra team had such an experience as they journeyed from the hills of Idukki district to the seashores of Thrissur with their travel mate – the Figo. There was no ‘Monday blues’ [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: Adding a tandoori flavor!
On September 26, Ludhiana district, a part of the Malwa region of Punjab was the next destination on the Figo Bharat Yatra’s route map. Ludhiana is an industrial hub of Punjab and the district is dotted with manufacturing units for bicycles, woolens, sewing machines, generators and many other consumer goods. Ludhiana is also an important [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: Weekend in Paradise
Pink and salty are not usually words used to describe a cup of tea, but then, there is nothing usual about the valley of Kashmir! Set like a jeweled crown on the map of India, Kashmir with its cherry blossoms and saffron fields, serene lakes and stunning gardens, flowering meadows and snow-capped peaks, and sheer [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: Saving the best for last
Just when you think that the journey could not get any better, something amazing can come around at the next bend in the road, leaving you awestruck and spell-bound. And what if that something gives you a chance to take a peek into the history of your ancestors, the history of one of the oldest [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: A southern love affair
Diamonds are to women what cars are to men! Their best friend! The bond and affinity that a woman has with her jewels is parallel to the love and camaraderie that a man has with his car. Put a sleek, fast and powerful car in front of a man, and he will be mesmerized by [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: Registering for the Figo
The day you register in a college is filled with anticipation, nerves and a sense of wonder of new experiences. Stepping into a college is like taking a small step into adulthood. There’s also a lot of meeting and greeting, and making new friends during a course registration. But taking a look at your potential [...]
Ford Figo Bharat Yatra: Another brilliant yatra weekend
Beautiful weather across India had the Ford Figo Bharat Yatra going strong all weekend long! In Maharashtra’s Nagpur district, the Figo team enjoyed giving test drives to over 80 Figo fans through Saturday and Sunday. With the rain cooling off temperatures for a lovely Saturday, the streets were filled with people, many of them coming [...]
