Oktatabyebye.com, India’s most popular online travel community today announced the winners of the India Discovered Travel Writing Contest. The winners were chosen by well known industry names like Bittu Sahgal (Editor, Sanctuary Magazine), Radharani Mitra (BBC Online), Gushtap Irani (Travel Journalist) & Sonal Kalra (Hindustan Times), who collectively praised both the quality & the range of all entries.

During this 7week-long contest, travelers from across the country wove rich stories around personal travels to share unique travel experiences & reveal amazing hideaways in the incredible journey that is India.

The India Discovered Travel Writing Contest Mega Winner has won an all-paid
5day-Holiday Trip to any destination of his choice within the country.
The 1st & 2nd Runner-Ups have won a Domestic Holiday Trip & Digital Camera respectively. While the 7 Weekly winners, won travel vouchers worth Rs. 10,000/- each.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Parthasarathi Mandal, Business Head www.Oktatabyebye.com said, “India Discovered Contest was our effort to provide the travel community an opportunity to share the best of their travels in India and reveal all the incredible travel opportunities and experiences that India provides. The credit for the success of the contest goes to the enthusiastic participation by all the members”

Winners of the India Discovered Travel Writing Contest:

Mega Winner: WALKING THE FROZEN BLANKET - by Pradeep Chamaria

1st Runner Up: THE WALLAHS OF MUMBAI – by Pennme

2nd Runner Up: BENEATH THE REALM OF VEILED SHADOWS - THE BHANGARH FILES – by Nitinn

All the entries, details about the winners and judges are available at: http://www.oktatabyebye.com/contests/India-Discovered/IndiaDiscovered-megaWinners.aspx

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Oktatabyebye.com, India’s 1st online travel community is one such networking space where travel enthusiasts across India can connect with thousands of like-minded travellers.

Users/members can post their travel pictures, share varied travel experiences & information about places, or get hotel reviews that are honest & unbiased. One can also get travel queries answered or resolve their travel grievance at Oktatabyebye.com. With honest and unbiased advice flowing between member travellers everyday, the content becomes dynamic and multi-person.