Kasar Devi Almora: A place that appeals to the heart

Sitting atop 6943 feet over the Himalayas, Kasar Devi has been at the center of mysticism and fascination for long. Popular among offbeat travellers, including a lot of foreigners, it’s a place known for its tranquility and spirituality. Here’s my story of enjoying a few days in the spring, celebrating the festival of colours- Holi.

Gagron Fort deserves better as a tourist destination

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.

Pink City Rickshaws : A unique experience in Jaipur

The Pink City Rickshaw Company is a one-of-its-kind social enterprise operating in the space of community tourism. While on one hand it provides tourists a unique experience, on the other, it gives its women drivers an aspirational income they would never have dreamt of otherwise. PCRC is indeed a model of community tourism like no other, a perfect example of sustainable tourism.

Why Kaziranga and Rhinos are so important

One of the most majestic animals to still roam the surface of earth is the Rhinoceros, an endangered species. And one of their largest homes is the Kaziranga National Park in Assam. This makes it one of the most important National Parks in the world. The “UNESCO World Heritage Site” tag is just an official proof of it.

Death Railway : How it changed my travel perspective

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.