South India

Danish Delight in India – Tranquebar (Tharangambadi)

28 Comments / Autumn, Heritage, JOMO, Lakes & Beaches, Photo Story, Road Trips, Solo, South India, Spring, Tamil Nadu, Timeless Villages, Travel Guide, Winter /

I franctically tried to explain to the conductor and driver that we had come past the turn of Tharangambadi and that it was better that they drop me on the highway itself. I told them I will hitch a ride with some local and get to Tharangambadi (local Tamil name for Tranquebar). Even with the […]

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Mahabalipuram – Of Historical Sights and Beach Delights

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Earlier this year, I had made a promise to myself; that I would make a conscious effort to explore more of South India. And come September; it was time to head to Chennai and then traipse across Pondicherry, Auroville, Tranquebar and Mahabalipuram (also called Mamallapuram.) Although I was drenched in sweat just after exiting the

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