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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.
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.
Rishikesh is a great weekend destination for Delhiites. But it’s also an amazing place for a long peaceful sojourn. Rishikesh has something for everyone. Here is a list of the best things to do in Rishikesh in different seasons.
Maheshwar tells a lucid story that is intricately woven by its traditional weaver community around the pious river Narmada and the glory of its most famous rulers, the Maratha-Holkar dynasty. With a great architectural heritage, one of India’s finest weaving traditions, and a serene Narmada flowing by, Maheshwar is a cultural hotspot in central India.
The Pink City Rickshaw Company is a one-of-its-kind social enterprise operating in the space of community tourism. While on one hand it provides tourists a unique experience, on the other, it gives its women drivers an aspirational income they would never have dreamt of otherwise. PCRC is indeed a model of community tourism like no other, a perfect example of sustainable tourism.
Hills and clouds are made for each other. They make for such a romantic combination! That’s why, I love visiting Nainital during the monsoon. Named after the Naini lake, Nainital can be described as a land of a beautiful lake and seven hills. Ayarpata, Deopata, Handi-Bandi, Naina, Alma, Lariya-Kanta and Sher-Ka-Danda are the seven hills that surround the Naini lake and make for a gorgeous view.
This story is as much about Coastal Karnataka, as about the exciting road trip that we had this winter. Coastal Karnataka is serene, tranquil and gorgeous, and largely unexplored by travelers outside of Karnataka. We had planned for a road trip by taxi from Goa to Mangalore. But we ended up doing it by local transport- an experiment we wanted to do for a long time. And buoy! Was it exciting!
One of the most majestic animals to still roam the surface of earth is the Rhinoceros, an endangered species. And one of their largest homes is the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. This makes it one of the most important National Parks in the world. The “UNESCO World Heritage Site” tag is just an official proof of it.
Ooty, charm of the Nilgiris, is one of the most beautiful hill stations in south India. Situated within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghat mountain ranges, both Ooty and Coonoor are almost replica of each other. Verdant hills and valleys, lush green forests, beautiful tea estates, small waterfalls and lakes abound. Here is an article on my Ooty – Coonoor experience.
A little place with heritage monuments, a lovely lake, forest and gardens all around, nice boutiques and art galleries, and, of course my office. This is Hauz Khas Village- a place I’m in love with. In the middle of a busy city, Hauz Khas Village is a green oasis.