5 Reasons to see the stunning Ranakpur Jain Temple

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It is the most recommended that if you are heading to Udaipur from Jodhpur or vice versa, you take a halt at Kumbhalgarh and the Ranakpur Jain Temple in Rajasthan. As you might have read in my earlier posts, Kumbhalgarh was a definite must-visit on my list and Ranakpur was an option. While I really … Read more

Adlabs Aquamagica: A perfect outing with kids

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The invite to visit the Adlabs Aquamagica came at a perfect time, just as I was heading to Pune with my daughter for her summer holidays. With the crazy Pune heat, it did not take me much to convince my cousin and niece to accompany me. So, we booked a few extra tickets & headed to … Read more

Beyond just an IT city – Hyderabad

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What is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Hyderabad?  If it is just IT or information technology, then this post is for you. Coz Hyderabad is a lot more than just IT. With tons of culture, history and parks surrounding it, this place is an amazing tourist destination. Not … Read more

Hike to the Tiger’s Nest – Paro Taktsang Monastery, Bhutan

Paro Taktsang or the Tiger's Nest Monastery in Bhutan

Take a look at the picture below. I am pretty sure that most of you will recognize this as a famous landmark of Bhutan. The Paro Taktsang Monastery in Bhutan is one hiking destination that almost every traveler has on their bucket list. And rightly so, when you see the precarious manner in which it … Read more

Places to see in Jaipur over 3 days

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I am sure you have come across several of my posts on different places to see in Jaipur. Through these posts, I have shared my fascination about each of these – what appealed to me, what I loved about it and its history. With every post of mine, I have noticed that a lot of people … Read more

Bikaner Miniature Paintings by Mahaveer Swami

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Every destination has a local tradition or craft or art form to share. Not only are they the source of their pride but also, form a part of their livelihood.  A lot of these have been practiced for years but are now fading into obscurity. Through my travels, I have come across various such stories … Read more

All set for an All Girls’ Trip with Tata Tigor

An All Girls Road Trip with Tata Tigor

I have always enjoyed my road trips with my family but there is no denying that a road trip with my girlfriends is a wild and enjoyable experience. Whether it is just within the boundaries of a city or a long drive outside – time with my besties is something that I absolutely treasure. It … Read more

A luxury train journey on the Golden Chariot through South India

Aboard the Golden Chariot

The first time I discovered luxury trains was when I read Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express. I was extremely fascinated with the whole train scene that for the first time I paid more attention to the description in the novel rather than the plot. Since then, I have devoured all possible articles and … Read more

Jaswant Thada – The Taj Mahal of Marwar in Jodhpur

Jaswant Thada - The Taj Mahal of Marwar

If you are visiting Mehrangarh Fort and you miss visiting this gorgeous Taj Mahal of Marwar – Jaswant Thada, I would say your visit to the famed fort is quite incomplete. I spotted this white gorgeous building partially hidden by the greens, from Mehrangarh Fort and even before I had entered the fort, I was … Read more

Chasing Sunsets at Chidiya Tapu in Andamans

Changing colors of Sunset at Chidiya Tapu

There is something very beautiful about sunsets. I find them extremely soothing and gorgeous. It does not matter where I experience them – over a cityscape, on a beach, along the mountains or even in a desert – they always mesmerize me. Last year I experienced quite a few of these lovely sunsets on beaches … Read more

Sakleshpur – A Blissful Weekend Getaway from Bengaluru

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When your surroundings are beautiful, you just feel calm. Time slows down and you unwind without any effort. Even if you are doing something adventurous, it does not seem like a strain. And that is a mini holiday that we all crave for every now and then. If you are in Bengaluru (Bangalore), then you … Read more

Havelock Island: A place that locks hearts in Andamans

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My nostalgia over myย first dive at Havelock Island has been quite disturbing. It set off a craving – one that was inflicted upon me since my visit to Havelock Island in Andamans. Even after I returned from there, for weeks together I felt as if I were missing something. You get this same feeling when … Read more