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Thekkady is a cute little hill station in Idukki district of Kerala. With verdant landscape, a beautiful lake and a vibrant culture, it presents itself as a great monsoon destination. In this article, I would like to share our experience, an experience of a lifetime. Many travel enthusiasts actually know Thekkady for the Periyar National Park, and its Tiger Reserve.
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.
A quaint little town at 10,000 feet above the sea level with the mighty Himalayas overlooking crystal clear glacial lakes. A thriving Buddhist population, and an omnipresent military establishment. Yes, we are talking about Tawang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh.
Ladakh is the most awe-inspiring landscape that I have ever visited. It’s absolutely extraordinary and out of this world. In fact, at many points on the trip I actually felt like I was on Mars! In this article, I’m sharing my experience of Lahaul and Ladakh valleys with an adventure camping in the Zanskar Valley.
A road trip from Bengaluru to Mangaluru via Shravanabelagola and Coorg was one of the best road trips we have ever had. It had everything- a metropolis to an ancient site to an enchanting hill station in the western ghat mountains, culminating in a beach town. We couldn’t have asked for more. Here’s an account of the beautiful road trip.
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.
This story is as much about Coastal Karnataka, as about the exciting road trip that we had this winter. Coastal Karnataka is serene, tranquil and gorgeous, and largely unexplored by travelers outside of Karnataka. We had planned for a road trip by taxi from Goa to Mangalore. But we ended up doing it by local transport- an experiment we wanted to do for a long time. And buoy! Was it exciting!
Ooty, charm of the Nilgiris, is one of the most beautiful hill stations in south India. Situated within the Nilgiri Biosphere Reserve in the Western Ghat mountain ranges, both Ooty and Coonoor are almost replica of each other. Verdant hills and valleys, lush green forests, beautiful tea estates, small waterfalls and lakes abound. Here is an article on my Ooty – Coonoor experience.
Odisha has great diversity to offer to a traveler. From art, architecture and culture to nature and wildlife, it has something for everyone. In my view, there are few tourist circuits in the country as enriching as Odisha’s Golden Triangle of ‘Bhubaneswar- Puri- Konark’ is. So, let me help you with a plan for Odisha, especially with tips for how to plan for and enjoy 5 days in the golden triangle.
“God’s own country” is not a mere slogan, rather it’s a feeling. The tranquil backwaters lined with coconut trees is a sight to behold. Combined with the unique culture of Kerala, it’s truly God’s own country. In this article, I am sharing my pick of the 5 best places to visit in south Kerala, adding my experiences.