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Standing tall at a staggering 182 meters, Statue of Unity in Gujarat is the tallest statue in the world. Just a couple of hours’ drive away from Vadodara, my hometown, the Statue has quickly become a must- visit destination in Gujarat and India. Here’s a complete guide to plan a day- trip from Ahmedabad/ Vadodara.
With spectacular views of snow-capped mountains, rivers flowing through the valley and ancient villages spread across lush green forests, Manali is a mountain-lover’s paradise. If the high mountains give it the majestic aura, its lush meadows and pine forests give it a sense of serenity. In this article, I present the best places in Manali one must look to explore.
Kasol in Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh offers the optimal refuge. When you want your tranquility, you can choose it. When you want some madness, it’s just a walk’s distance. From its lush green mountainous landscapes to a happening hippie vibe, Kasol offers the best environment for a long relaxing stay. In this article, sharing our experience with travel tips.
At many tourist destinations, natural sites or otherwise, animals give joy to the tourists while providing their managers/ owners economic opportunities. But unfortunately, for all their contributions, they receive only undesirable working conditions and most of the times, physical harassment! Though animals in tourism are getting some protection now a days, a lot remains desired.
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.
Gurudongmar Lake sits serenely up above the high Himalayas in the abode of the Gods. Situated over an altitude of 17,800 feet (5,430 mts) in a cold desert, it’s one of the highest freshwater lakes in the world. Its landscape is as much captivating as its legends are fascinating. With my personal experience, here’s a complete travel guide.
From a Rhododendron Sanctuary to serpentine rivers, spectacular snow peaks, lush green meadows and gorgeous alpine lakes, North Sikkim is a wonderful destination for nature lovers. However, its remoteness and adverse weather conditions mean very few people actually reach there. But people who manage to reach this region, cherish the experience forever like I found out for myself.
In the hinterlands of Madhya Pradesh, on the banks of Betwa River lies the remnants of this wonderful heritage site- Orchha. Even now, the former capital of the erstwhile Bundela kingdom remains obscure to the larger travel world. But whoever has had a chance to visit Orchha will tell you how amazing the site is.
In the rural hinterlands of Madhya Pradesh, and amidst the forests of central India, lie some of the most extraordinary temples ever built in the world. Architectural marvel of Khajuraho group of temples is truly remarkable. If you have still not been there, here’s a travel guide to the stunning temples of Khajuraho and beyond.