Hidden Gems: Agrasen Ki Baoli, Delhi

There is no dearth of historical monuments and structures in Delhi. Ranging from the earliest relics of the Maurya dynasty to the recent British rule. Every emperor left a lasting legacy. One such architectural wonder is the concept of baoli or stepwell.  What is a baoli? A baoli is a man-made reservoir that is dug deep — all by hand — in the earth to … Continue reading Hidden Gems: Agrasen Ki Baoli, Delhi

Places to see near Kasol, Himachal Pradesh

‘The mountains are calling’ is what I used to tell myself every time I came across photos of my friends vacationing up north, be it the mighty Himalayas, Ladakh or the stunning north-east. After years of unsuccessful planning and travel announcements, I finally made it to Himachal Pradesh with a few friends getting together and planning a super awesome trip. With a weeks’ time in … Continue reading Places to see near Kasol, Himachal Pradesh

How I became a fan of RoomnHouse

I have been going to Goa almost every year, visiting my favorite hangouts and staying at my preferred accommodations. This year I wanted it to be a brand new experience. I was keen on trying a different property and explore a new area of Goa. As luck would shine, I got a chance to try RoomnHouse, an upcoming alternative accommodation website connecting local people with … Continue reading How I became a fan of RoomnHouse

A visit to Jallianwala Bagh and Golden Temple, Amritsar

As out train pulled into the station, there was chaos everywhere. No matter where and at what time you are in India, the railway station is always full of life. It was past 10 pm when we reached Amritsar, our destination for the next few days. Tired by our delayed flight and caught at the last moment train journey we retired to our hotel. Our … Continue reading A visit to Jallianwala Bagh and Golden Temple, Amritsar

The Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur

Firstly, heartfelt congratulations and a million thanks to my dear friend Sohail for getting engaged….. at his hometown Solapur which is approx 2 hrs away from my Bucket List item – The Gol Gumbaz!!!!! Struck it out of the list peeps!! 😀 The part train part road journey was worth every minute. More on the journey later… The Gol Gumbaz (rose dome) is a magnificent … Continue reading The Gol Gumbaz of Bijapur