Shimla: Places to visit and best things to do

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Shimla is a different shade of paradise in each season. Spread over seven hills in a crescent mountain range, Shimla wears a different outfit every few months. Adding to the natural beauty, thousands of colourful buildings crammed into each other, nestled over the mountain slopes, but rising through thick green forests, make Shimla look magical.

Aizawl Mizoram: A beautiful day in the silent city of India

A remote corner of India that shares two international borders, Mizoram is a hidden gem that can actually pleasantly surprise most Indians. A quaint little town, capital city of Mizoram, educated and civilized, as developed as any other part of India, Aizawl has a refreshingly different vibe. Here’s an account of a day I spent in the cisty.

Varanasi : Ghats on the Ganges and Spiritualism

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Millions visit the ghats on the Ganges in Varanasi every year, and come back immersed in a deep sense of spiritualism. Though not all Hindus follow the same belief system, Varanasi, nevertheless is an important pilgrimage for all Hindus. Its history and legend go back thousands of years, making it one of the oldest cities in the world!

Best Geneva experiences not to miss

posted in: Europe, World | 8

The beautiful Lake Geneva at the center of the city, a spectacular cityscape, aura of a global financial powerhouse, gorgeous parks, that wonderful balance of the new world and the old world, and much more. Our 2018 autumn trip to Geneva is a cherished memory.

Kolkata : the best of oriental charm

posted in: Eastern India, India | 12

From ‘Kalikata’ to ‘Calcutta’ and eventually to ‘Kolkata’, the city might have changed its name several times over centuries, but Kolkata’s rich culture has more or less remained the same. This article is about my feelings and experiences of the eternal city with insights into the best of Kolkata to explore.