Deciding our next road trip destination is always a task. This time we made it simple by eliminating Goa from the list 😉 With just a week in hand, we headed to Udaipur to soak in the grandeur of the Mewar dynasty. A historically and culturally rich capital of the Mewar Kingdom, Udaipur is named after Maharana Udai Singh who founded this city. A known photographers … Continue reading Udaipur: A Photo Essay
Pune is beautiful in the rains is a known fact. Intermittent drizzles, cloudy mist, endless waterfalls through the lofty Sahyadri mountains and the joy of eating piping hot wada pav or corn on the cob is a must do in the monsoon. In the rains one has plenty of options to go to. Places like Lonavala, Khandala, Mulshi and Tamhini Ghat are crowd favourites. Over … Continue reading Enjoy Pune rains, but proceed with caution
It was summertime. The temperature was hovering between 25 degrees to 30 degree Celsius. The roads were scorched and the trees parched. Water in our bottles was depleting in quick succession. We were yet to get lucky. In Magadi, the buffer zone of Bandhavgarh National Park, tiger sightings were rare and our expectations low. Mid way in the jungle safari, our driver who doubled up as a guide … Continue reading Tiger Tiger, Burning Bright: Encounter in Bandhavgarh
Ever wondered how heaven looks like? Take a trip to Ladakh to get your answers! Situated in the northern most state of Jammu & Kashmir, Ladakh has a strong military presence due to its proximity to Pakistan and China Borders. A strong Buddhist influence is visible through the culture, food, people and architecture. The district capital of Leh acts as a base town for numerous … Continue reading The Mystifying Land of Ladakh
Taking inspiration from them, and their upcoming exploits which is similar to mine as I will be heading to my all time favourite coast – Goa! Though I will not be anywhere close to #LTcoast2coast, it is still a coast. And a awesome one that too. So I have come up with my own version of what I should pack (or rather what I might be … Continue reading what to wear – Goa
Bijapur is still quite the small town even with its many tourist attractions. In my 2 day stay, I did not come across any fancy restaurants but had the best South Indian food ever! Here are my top 3 picks: 1) Mysore Lodge and Restaurant Don’t go by the looks, seriously. It is located in a seemingly under-construction building @ the bustling Gandhi Chowk … Continue reading Bijapur – Eat Fest
Ever since I knew I was travelling to Nagpur to attend a friend’s wedding, I had started searching for activities and places for my free time. I googled and googled until a small tiny mention in the wiki page caught my eye. Zero Milestone. Every city has a zero milestone. It is the centre point of the city. The GPO is usually considered as … Continue reading Journey to the centre of India: Nagpur
The Destination Selection: Hey guys! This is our (me n my wife) Bijapur (Katnataka, India) chronicle. Aaaaand, I have been given the honour to present it to you. A journey very well conceived, researched and executed purely by her………am still stunned……at wits if you will……that she selected Bijapur as I would have never thought of it as one of my choicest destinations to visit. Having … Continue reading The Twin-Town Journey
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
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
Tugging My Luggage 