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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.
While three of the Hindu Char Dham sites are dedicated to Lord Vishnu, Rameswaram is the only one devoted to Lord Shiva. So, it holds a special significance. We visited Rameswaram last year as part of our south India monsoon exploration. While sharing our experience, here’s a travel guide to Rameswaram, the Hindu sacred town.
Mumbai, or the good old Bombay, whatever appeals to you. Arguably, the best city in India, is not only a place of opportunities, but can also charm a traveller. Home to three UNESCO World Heritage Sites, a beautiful coastline and a vibrant cosmo-culture, Mumbai is a traveller’s delight. This article helps one to explore Mumbai in two days.
Tucked in a not-so-touristy corner of India, Bhubaneswar is a cute little city where the old meets the new. While Old Bhubaneswar has all the tourist interests, new Bhubaneswar is the capital city of Odisha. With its original temple architecture, a unique culture and great culinary offerings, Bhubaneswar can pleasantly surprise you.
In the cold, harsh deserts of Ladakh, Buddhism provides the much needed equanimity. Though human settlements in Leh- Ladakh are few and far between, they are invariably characterized by the presence of Buddhist symbols like chortens, mani walls and gompas (monasteries). This article lists the best monasteries in Leh- Ladakh for visitors’ convenience.
Havelis of Shekhawati, in their own rights, are no less in aesthetics than the grand forts and palaces of Rajasthan. However, these Havelis are in a state of despair. They are mostly forgotten, except a handful tourists. The government needs to intervene. Here are my thoughts on the subject.
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.
If you love offbeat destinations to explore at leisure, Shekhawati in Rajasthan is the place for you. If you love heritage havelis/ monuments or fresco paintings, this is the place for you. And if you love semi-arid landscapes, Shekhawati is for you. Here’s our travel experience of the region, with some helpful tips.
Delhi is famous for its magnificent monuments. However, Delhi today is much more than just its historic monuments; it’s a major cultural hotspot in India. With a river (Yamuna) flowing through the city, expansive green forests/ parks, great museums, a potpourri of people and cultures, food and shopping avenues, Delhi has something for everyone. This article is an effort to provide clues to travellers on the best way to explore Delhi in 3 days.
The only hills-and-water fort in Rajasthan, Gagron was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2013 as one of the six “Hill forts of Rajasthan”. The other five forts are in Chittorgarh, Kumbhalgarh, Jodhpur, Jaipur and Jaisalmer, all magnificent ones. However, Gagron Fort is the least visited of them all. This article is an effort to bring the grandeur of the fort to you.