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Situated at an elevation of 2045 mts (~6709 ft), the weather remains cool in Darjeeling through out the year. Spectacular Himalayan panorama, enchanting tea gardens, rich culture and heritage. Darjeeling is as charming as it gets. If you are planning to visit Darjeeling, here are my recommendations on the best things to do at my favorite hill station in India.
Amritsar is known world over, of course, for the magnificent Golden Temple, or Gurudwara Harmandir Sahib. Amritsar has much more to offer though. Here’s my narrative of Amritsar, its history, monuments, people, culture and food, gathered from my two visits.
If you are in Bangkok just for two days, and ask me how to best utilize your time, I would suggest you to visit this magnificent city in ruins. Here I’m sharing our day trip experience in 2019 with tips on how to get the best out of your day.
If you love offbeat destinations to explore at leisure, Shekhawati in Rajasthan is the place for you. If you love heritage havelis/ monuments or fresco paintings, this is the place for you. And if you love semi-arid landscapes, Shekhawati is for you. Here’s our travel experience of the region, with some helpful tips.
A quaint little town at 10,000 feet above the sea level with the mighty Himalayas overlooking crystal clear glacial lakes. A thriving Buddhist population, and an omnipresent military establishment. Yes, we are talking about Tawang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.
This article is about my experience in a remote island village called Karang in Loktak lake. From witnessing the fascinating Phumdis to boating in the serene waters, and celebrating Holi with local villagers, I had an amazing day. Manipur truly is the Jewel State of India.
Trekking in the Himalayas is a surreal experience, both from adventure and spiritual points of views. Though the Himalayas offer scores of trekking options, Triund trek in McLeod Ganj is one of the moderate ones. If you are up for that experience, here’s a complete guide to the Triund trek in McLeod Ganj.
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.
Ladakh is the most awe-inspiring landscape that I have ever visited. It’s absolutely extraordinary and out of this world. In fact, at many points on the trip I actually felt like I was on Mars! In this article, I’m sharing my experience of Lahaul and Ladakh valleys with an adventure camping in the Zanskar Valley.
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.