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In the foothills of Annapurna range of the Himalayas in central Nepal lies this serene town of Pokhara. For its proximity to some of the highest mountains in the world- Annapurna-I, Dhaulagiri and Manaslu, it’s often touted as the ‘Gateway to the Himalayas’. Culling from our experience, here’s an article on the best places to visit in Pokhara.
Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal looks very much still living in the medieval ages. Its grand monuments stand proudly in every corner of the city telling stories from the past. Seven of them have been designated as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Here’s an article on these sites with first-hand experience from my trip.
My Son Sanctuary, a group of extraordinary ancient monuments from the erstwhile Champa Kingdom of Vietnam is a heritage lover’s paradise. In spite of its similarity to a few other sites in south-east Asia, it’s unique in essence and significance. Here’s an article on our experience of a day trip from Da Nang with travel tips.
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.
Ninh Binh is like nowhere else. Not only its landscape is unique, the cultural experiences are in a league of its own. If I have my way, I would designate Ninh Binh as the definition of paradise. Its dreamy, charming landscape is straight out of a fairytale. Rivers crisscrossing through caves and mountains create such a magical land!
In the pantheon of temple architectures, Angkor Wat holds the undisputed numero-uno position. It’s so massive in size, and at the same time, so intricate in design that its construction still remains shrouded in mystery. Last October, our Angkor Wat tour in Cambodia was an experience of a lifetime. Here’s our experience in words with some helpful travel tips for your visit.
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.
Apart from its awe inspiring cityscape, Dubai is also famous for its desert safaris. Desert landscapes are always fascinating. In the Arabian deserts, Dubai has created a special place for the travellers. From magical sunrises/ sunsets to adrenalin pumping adventure sports and enthralling cultural experiences, Desert Safari in Dubai has it all! Here’s a guide on the famous safari.
Phuket, an island in southern Thailand offers the most gorgeous beaches, stunning islands, pulsating nightlife and plethora of fun activities to immerse in. And quite a few interesting things to explore that are not talked about as much. Here is our account of the tropical wonderland that Phuket is.
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.