Exploring Fort Kochi, Mattancherry, Jew Town areas with a travel guide for heritage monuments and walks.
Exploring Kochi : A Travel Guide for Must-Visit and Offbeat Sights Read More »
Photo Story of two days in Mirik, visiting Sumendu Lake, walking around the market, visiting tea gardens and more.
Two Days in Mirik : A Photo Story Read More »
Travelogue of a day hike to Shashur Monastery from Keylong via the walking trail.
Shashur Monastery : A Short Hike in Lahaul Valley Read More »
Darjeeling in the monsoon, foggy, rainy and misty. Walks from Darjeeling to Jorebungalow and Ghoom. Darjeeling Himalayan Railway. Monasteries in Darjeeling. Churches in Darjeeling. Homestay in Darjeeling. Slow travel experience.
Darjeeling – Surprisingly Amazing! Read More »
Initially I was keen on travelling to Kurseong via the DHR (Darjeeling Himalayan Railway) and had even booked a ticket for the journey from Darjeeling to Kurseong on the Red Panda Express that departed from Darjeeling at a reasonable time. The fare for the same was a meagre 50-60 Rupees and made me book the
A Day in Misty Kurseong Read More »
It must have been 2 years ago, in 2016 when I had first heard (or read) the word Thachi. I’d reached Balichowki on my way to Gushaini and was having paranthas at a small eatery when I saw a bus with Thachi written on it. I asked the dhaba uncle and he said the road
Himachal’s Newest Offbeat Secret : Thachi Valley Read More »
Like most Indians, I had grown up with a hackneyed old view of Bihar as a state of chaos, lawlessness and gross mismanagement. And my growing up years did nothing to change this view; even the Bihari labours at my family establishment were a funny lot but managing them reaffirmed my thoughts that Bihar must
My Escapades in Bihar : Places to Visit in Patna Read More »
If memory serves me right, I made 3 trips to Kerala in 2017 and early 2018. Co-incidentally on all the trips, I had the chance to traverse across the historical Malabar Coast. The mind harks back to the unforgettable moments across some pristine beaches, backwaters, magical sunsets, and succulent biryani; among a vast plethora of
Anecdotes from the Malabar Coast of Kerala Read More »
It had been an uncharacteristically indecisive day on the road. I was somewhere in the middle of my long summer in Kumaon and had randomly landed in Ranikhet. After wandering to an ancient temple and water source in Someshwar, I’d hopped into a shared taxi to Ranikhet with no plan at all. It was that
The Charms of Ranikhet : A Handy Travel Guide Read More »
My assignment covering heritage in Gujarat came unannounced. I had the choice of either a car with a driver and guide (and lesser pay) or exploring in my own style (and higher pay!). Of course, I chose the latter. I arrived at Ahmedabad airport with a slight delay and immediately decided to head to Baroda
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