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When Places Come Alive
A collection of stories about destinations across the globe.that stem from various legends, the culture and its people, the natural landscapes and heritage art forms that are practiced till date

Through the snowy Himalayas of Jammu Past the green valleys of Kashmir Along the zigzag curves of Manali Finally returning to Delhi Such was my epic road trip to Ladakh! 12 days of captivating scenery, crazy adventures & memories of lifetime. One of the most common questions that I get as a traveler is – … Read more
Pretty, colorful and seemingly innocent The flower seemed quite familiar and magnificent Might have had several interesting uses but in Saputara …it was sprinkled over homes to create quarrel excuses. Such were the Leafy tales that I found at the largest botanical garden in Gujarat. Waghai Botanical Park turned out to be more a scientific … Read more
Traveling to European countries can be exciting for many, but the process of preparing for the entire trip is quite intimidating, especially for first-time travelers. From visas to flight tickets, accommodation to the itinerary- a lot of planning goes behind a successful foreign trip. Things can become slightly challenging when you’re planning a budget-friendly trip … Read more
No more squabbles, no more tussels! Each of us had a window seat and yet we were next to each other! Each of us could push back and relax and yet none had to get up to let the other out. It was the first time that the three of us sat together with the … Read more
Pose pretty in the Valley of flowers Ride on the river and enjoy the misty showers Chase the winged beauties in the Butterfly park Enjoy the glow garden when the world turns dark. This is not just a rhyme but real experiences that you get when you discover the places to visit near Statue of … Read more
Tall and mighty, he towered over his neighbours His wise eyes rejoicing the fruits of his labour. His dream of merging the diverse community Was finally, sealed forever in the Statue of Unity. A Tribute to the Iron Man of India – Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel Welcome to the World’s tallest statue – The Statue of … Read more
At the first glimpse, it felt as if I were standing in front of the renowned Windsor Castle. The high turrets and the stained glass apertures definitely made it appear so… Except that this wasn’t UK. It was my own city in India and what I was standing before was the Wadiyar Palace Bengaluru – … Read more
Have you been to the Date capital? Or wandered into this Golf paradise? Maybe you know it better for its Hiking trails? Or possibly for its museum tales? Discover this little treasure in the desert called Palm Springs that is known for all of the above and much more… Explore the best things to do … Read more
Where mountains change from brown to blacks Sandy dunes are interrupted by bright blue stream Where wild horses turn up in packs And landscapes seem surreal – quite like your dream. Embark on a tour of Leh Ladakh – the land of passes And discover how these words truly describe those landmasses. The Land of … Read more
Parched and tired, she turned and looked at her Lord. Krishna smiled and paused. He dug his toe into the earth and out sprang Ganga. Rukmini gratefully nodded and scooped some of the spring to quench her thirst. She had hardly taken a sip when a loud voice caused her to drop the water. What … Read more