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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.
What is your first choice for lodging while travelling? Mine is a cute little homestay near a river or in the woods. These days travellers have plethora of options- from luxury hotels to happening hostels to peaceful homestays. It’s what one chooses for lodging can make a lot of difference to their travel experience.
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.
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. So, here’s an account of our exciting road trip across coastal Karnataka, from Karwar to Mangalore.
Then known as “Thailand-Burma Railway”, it was later called the “Death Railway”. Construction of the railway track between Ban Pong in Thailand and Thanbyuzayat in Burma was/ is a dark chapter in the history of mankind. More than 1 hundred thousand labourers perished during its construction. A visit to the site changed my travel perspective.
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.
A lot of my friends have asked me often about how to plan a budget trip without compromising on the fun part. In this article, I am trying to answer this question on how to make your budget trip enjoyable. Fortunately, most of the things that can make one happy while travelling, are still free. One must keep their eyes open, and listen to the right people. Here are a few clues to start with.
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.
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.