Bhimbetka Rock Shelters are the largest collection of prehistoric art in India. They allow visitors to step back into prehistoric times when humanity was undergoing significant transitions and making remarkable discoveries Continue reading Visit Bhimbetka Shelters: India’s Ancient Rock Art Heritage
Sindhudurg Fort, a sea fort built by Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj, features 42 bastions and a fascinating history. Accessible only by boat, it took four years and 3,000 workers to construct. The fort houses temples, ruins, and three freshwater wells. Visitors can explore imprints of Shivaji, a temple, and a palace ruin, amid tales of its glory. Continue reading Discovering Sindhudurg Fort: History, Architecture, and Spectacular Views
Heaven on Earth, Jannat (Paradise), Switzerland of India — call it by any name, Kashmir is all of it and more. The Valley is breathtaking in every way and every season. The blooms of tulips, saffron, lotus and rose are a feast for the eyes in spring and the vast green meadows in summer welcome travellers with open arms. Autumn, unquestionably the most beautiful season … Continue reading Here’s why you should visit Kashmir in December
What to see and do in Chandigarh Continue reading One day in Chandigarh
‘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
Tosh, a pristine village near Kasol in Himachal Pradesh, is the last village in that belt. An hours’ bus journey from the town of Kasol and a small 4 KM trek through the village and mountains will bring you to the camping site. The sight of the snow clad mountains right your tents will be a mesmerising one. A trek across this village one can … Continue reading Why camping in Tosh should be on your bucket-list
A couple of years back when I told my husband about my plan of us taking off on a never-ending road trip, he dismissed me as crazy and even after a lot of coaxing from my end he did not concede. Thus my epic plan never took off. Recently I had the privilege to talk to Air Commodore (retd) G L Hiremath, who along with … Continue reading These 60 year-olds drove 16,000 km across India in a Tata Hexa!
Strolling on the golden sand with warm breeze rustling through my hair, I collected the broken sea shells that lied on my path. The sea clumsily kissed my feet before it drifted to come back vigorously. In all the years of my countless Goa trips, Palolem is always a favourite. Not on the tourist map a few years back, it is now on the list of … Continue reading All You Want To Know About Palolem Beach, Goa
Bijapur through the camera Continue reading Bijapur, Karnataka: A Photo Essay
A constant itch for a long drive turned into a road trip plan after we came across photos of Udaipur. Having taken road trips earlier, the 850 odd km drive did not seem unattainable. A couple of days later after having the car thoroughly checked and bookings done, my husband and I set out for the long drive that had eluded us. After the initial arguing … Continue reading A First Timer’s Guide to Udaipur, Rajasthan
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