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Rishikesh...Beyond Rafting!
Okay, so let’s face it, most of us still know little about Rishikesh beyond the fact that it has recently turned into the rafting capital of the nation. Travellers and adventure enthusiasts are...
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An Eco-Friendly 'Hide-Out'
This time of the year reminds me of my trip to “HIDE-OUT” for a nature photography expedition. Eco-friendly environs, eco-cottages, eco-utensils and eco-fun. It is, indeed, a complete package for an...
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Goa-aaah!
There is something mysteriously mesmerizing about the environment of Goa. People find it hard to explore the fact which propels them to party hard here. Inadvertently or rather luckily, the time we...
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Liverpool: A Home Away From Home
Liverpool by NightIt’s amazing how certain things just instantly ring a bell in our head, flood our mind with memories, and take us back in the past. For me, Liverpool, or as I call it my ‘home away...
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Delhi's Secrets
Delhi or Dilli or Dihli isn’t merely what we see on postcards and in books. The city - a miscellany of seven cities that were raised and razed over centuries on Delhi’s soil - is dotted with...
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In Search Of Truth In Ladakh
Diskit Monastery, Nubra ValleyThis is the story of two lamas - Sehewan and Tashi Seraph - I interacted with while on my explorations of Ladakh. Different a they are, both of them speak of an unknown...
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Toy Train Travel
At a time when bullock-carts are used for towing Ferraris (a sequence from the latest Bollywood flick Ferrari Ki Sawaari), imagine if you too had to go on a summer trip to the cities ensconced between...
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All Queues Lead To Wimbledon
With Wimbledon 2012 underway in London, I thought it’s an ideal time to reminisce my experience at the Championships last year. It’s been a year but the memories from Wimbledon 2011 are still fresh in...
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Vaishno Devi
This April I got an opportunity to visit the famous Vaishno Devi temple for the sixth time! Unlike my previous visits when I travelled by road, this time, I splurged a little and took a flight from...
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A Weekend In Dharamshala
Coming from the land that cradled Buddhism, I looked forward to my trip to Dharamshala, another city with a predominant Buddhist culture. Born and brought up in Bihar, the prime weekend getaway in the...
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My Colonial Williamsburg Adventure
Welcome to Colonial WilliamsburgLast week, the American Independence Day inspired me to recall my jaunt to one of the most historically important and revolutionary cities, Colonial Williamsburg. The...
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Kolkata Tales
Howrah BridgeMy fondest memories of childhood are associated with Kolkata, then Calcutta. I wonder if it’s the influence of Satyajit Ray’s movies or my creative reverie that my recollections of Kolkata...
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The Hues Of Hyderabad
Last year, I got a chance to visit the City of Nizams, Hyderabad. My sojourn to this city gave me great experiences, loads of pictures and of course, memories unlimited. I started my trip with...
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A Gem Called Gangotri
Maneri Dam, UttarkashiSometimes tiresome but always fun, my trip to Gangotri and Uttarkashi gave me some of my fondest memories. What started as a religious holiday went on to become one of the most...
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My Weekend In Agra
“To be living in Delhi and not visiting Agra is like relishing pakoras without chutney.” This is what a rickshaw driver told me as we engaged in a conversation about Delhi and its sightseeing...
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My Escape To Diu
Last October, after attending the wedding of a dear friend in Rajkot, I planned on extending my holiday a little and headed for Diu, a small port town with a huge fun quotient. Tucked away in a corner...
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Top 5 Experiences in Ahmedabad
Bhadra FortA bustling city in the heart of Gujrat, Ahmedabad might not be a favourite tourist destination but the city has its share of fun and unique experiences to offer. The land of smart...
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That's Strange: The Rats of Mata Karni Temple
Photo Credit: Abdel Sinoctou/WikimediaIncredible! That’s how I felt when I saw all of them dinning and crawling together. Before you think I happened to visit the set where Stuart Little was filmed,...
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Don't Miss! India's Top 5 Forts
Think Indian history and you think of forts! Tales of kings and warriors still echo in the archways here. From mysterious ones to some that are just spectacular, forts have always been an inherent part...
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That's Strange: Bubblegum Alley
Photo Credit: Penubag/WikimediaYou know what? It doesn’t always take a genius architect or creative artist to create a monumental marvel. People like you and me can make one... or at least contribute....
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