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While three of the Hindu Char Dham sites are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Rameswaram is the only one devoted to Lord Shiva. So, it holds a special significance. We visited Rameswaram last year as part of our south India monsoon exploration. While sharing our experience, here’s a travel guide to Rameswaram, the Hindu sacred town.
Our winter sojourn in Neil island in Andaman last year is still fresh in my memory. What’s great about the beaches in Neil island is that all the beaches are different, and have a character of their own. From a rocky Lakshmanpur beach to a secluded Sitapur beach, to a shallow Bharatpur beach, one can have a different charm everyday.
Thekkady is a cute little hill station in Idukki district of Kerala. With verdant landscape, a beautiful lake and a vibrant culture, it presents itself as a great monsoon destination. In this article, I would like to share our experience, an experience of a lifetime. Many travel enthusiasts actually know Thekkady for the Periyar National Park, and its Tiger Reserve.
White smooth sand under your feet, turquoise water in sight till the horizon, and gorgeous sunsets. Fascinating mangrove trees by the beach to sit and enjoy the view. That’s Havelock Island for you, boasting of the best beaches in India, and among the best in the world. If you are a beach lover, Havelock is the place for you.
The serene Vembanad lake with floating houseboats, and crisscrossing canals lined with beautiful coconut trees make for a plot straight out of a painting. But not everyone knows how to experience it the best way. In this article, I share tips on how to experience the Alleppey backwaters the best way.
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.
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!
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.
If there is one archaeological complex that took my heart away it was Hampi. An extraordinary empire of medieval India that rose again like a phoenix, time and again! Situated in the south Indian state of Karnataka, Hampi is quite a marvel. History, heritage, architecture, nature, culture- all packed into a bundle of extravagance. It’s indeed a true world heritage.
“God’s own country” is not a mere slogan, rather it’s a feeling. The tranquil backwaters lined with coconut trees is a sight to behold. Combined with the unique culture of Kerala, it’s truly God’s own country. In this article, I am sharing my pick of the 5 best places to visit in south Kerala, adding my experiences.