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Sitting atop 6943 feet over the Himalayas, Kasar Devi has been at the center of mysticism and fascination for long. Popular among offbeat travellers, including a lot of foreigners, it’s a place known for its tranquility and spirituality. Here’s my story of enjoying a few days in the spring, celebrating the festival of colours- Holi.
At the heart of Cambodia, not far from Siem Reap, Tonle Sap Lake has always been a life support system for the Khmer people. Its contribution to Cambodia’s history and economy is immense. In the vicinity of the great Angkor Wat, Tonle Sap Lake offers a refreshingly different option from the overwhelming grand monuments all around the region.
From the magnificent Salt Flats to a UNESCO Heritage site, and a rich cultural heritage, Kutch offers a lot to an intrepid traveller. I have been fortunate to visit this magical place tens of times. Culling from my experience, here’s a list of the best places to visit in Kutch, a great desert destination.
Party buses have emerged as a great option for having fun while moving around. These buses have top-notch amenities that can be matched with the finest nightclubs in the town. In this article, we discuss how these party buses are redefining the entertainment quotient in Toronto, offering a unique and memorable experience on the go.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Very different from the cities of central Thailand and islands of southern Thailand, its north has to offer an amazing array of serene views and cultural experiences. On our first trip to Thailand, we experienced everything; however, the most unique experience was in Chiang Mai.