Best beaches on the Odisha coast

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There’s something sublime about a beach, an equanimity that pacifies the heart and mind. If you feel the same way, you are a beach lover. Have you heard about the best beaches on the Odisha coast? Perhaps not! Like other tourist places of Odisha in general, these beaches are also grossly underrated, and under-travelled. That’s why I have decided to bring them to you.

Kolkata : the best of oriental charm

posted in: Eastern India, India | 12

From ‘Kalikata’ to ‘Calcutta’ and eventually to ‘Kolkata’, the city might have changed its name several times over centuries, but Kolkata’s rich culture has more or less remained the same. This article is about my feelings and experiences of the eternal city with insights into the best of Kolkata to explore.

Best way to explore Delhi in 3 days

posted in: India, North India, Travel Plans | 10

Delhi is famous for its magnificent monuments. However, Delhi today is much more than just its historic monuments; it’s a major cultural hotspot in India. With a river (Yamuna) flowing through the city, expansive green forests/ parks, great museums, a potpourri of people and cultures, food and shopping avenues, Delhi has something for everyone. This article is an effort to provide clues to travellers on the best way to explore Delhi in 3 days.

Dzukou Valley Trek in Nagaland : A complete guide

With charming rolling hills, and lovely lilies blooming, Dzukou Valley is the crown jewel of North East India. Though in recent times, it’s getting popular among travellers, there is not much proper guidance on the trek available online. In order to fill this void, here is this article: Dzukou Valley trek in Nagaland : A complete guide.

Shravanabelagola and Coorg : Where we had the best of times

posted in: India, Off-Beat, South India | 8

A road trip from Bengaluru to Mangaluru via Shravanabelagola and Coorg was one of the best road trips we have ever had. It had everything- a metropolis to an ancient site to an enchanting hill station in the western ghat mountains, culminating in a beach town. We couldn’t have asked for more. Here’s an account of the beautiful road trip.

Sundarbans National Park : How To Plan Your Trip

Sundarbans, literally meaning the ‘beautiful forests’, lives up to its name and reputation by all means. It derives its name from the dominant mangrove plant species- Heritiera fomes, or ‘Sundari’ in local language. Mangroves are arguably among the most beautiful forests with typical salt-water resistant trees growing inside water making for quite an fascinating sight. Here’s a guide on how to plan your trip to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Gagron Fort deserves better as a tourist destination

The only hills-and-water fort in Rajasthan, Gagron was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 as one of the six “Hill forts of Rajasthan”. The other five forts are in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Jaisalmer, all magnificent ones. However, Gagron Fort is the least visited of them all. This article is an effort to bring the grandeur of the fort to you.