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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.
Mountain trekking is always a difficult and time-consuming proposition. But the rewards are great, especially if you are a nature lover. You get the best views of the place, and of course, the excitement of an adventure to go with. Triund peak trekking in Dharamshala this spring was a super exciting experience, especially because we did it with friends. Trips like this make us reaffirm our believe that travel is the essence of life.
Though Kutch is not a typical desert with sandy landscapes, it is unique in many ways. Kutch, the largest district of India, offers an enriching experience. In this article, I wish to share my Kutch-experience in brief and tips on how to experience the best of Kutch for visitors.
Goa is so full of destinations and activities that travellers often wonder where to start and where to make their base. North vs. South Goa is a real traveller’s dilemma. In order to solve this dilemma, in this article, I am making a comparison: North vs. South Goa and suggesting on how to choose your destination.
Though there are quite a few things to see, and do, essentially Darjeeling is all about tea gardens and magic of the Himalayas. Nestled in the high Himalayan mountains overseeing the Kanchenjunga range bordering Sikkim, Nepal and Bhutan, Darjeeling’s location couldn’t be any better.
Dalhousie is simply lovable in all seasons. Its location in the foothills of mighty mountain peaks and laidback life makes it appear like a town sleeping in the lap of the mountains.
If you are a history or architecture lover, or you see poetry in archeological ruins, the north-central Indian circuit of “Khajuraho- Orchha- Jhansi” is just for you. For the nature lovers, there are some beautiful landscapes, forests and wildlife to explore as well. If you are looking for travel tips on this region, this article is your guide.
Odisha has great diversity to offer to a traveler. From art, architecture and culture to nature and wildlife, it has something for everyone. In my view, there are few tourist circuits in the country as enriching as Odisha’s Golden Triangle of ‘Bhubaneswar- Puri- Konark’ is. So, let me help you with a plan for Odisha, especially with tips for how to plan for and enjoy 5 days in the golden triangle.
Udaipur is so many things to so many people. For some, it’s the magnificent palaces, or the opulent hotels, and for many others, it’s the lakes. However, for me it is the subtle ambiance that Udaipur is. It’s like a beautiful poem, a feeling, an old-world charm that fills my heart with joy, things that one doesn’t generally associate with cities. There are so many memorable experiences from Udaipur, that it’s difficult to pick a few. But let me share the ones very close to my heart.
The history of stepwells in India goes back 3500 years, all the way to the Indus valley civilization. These are unique architectural features of medieval India; you will hardly see them elsewhere in the world. If Baths were a Greek invention, Stepwells were India’s contribution to the world architecture.