Camping at Bheemeshwari Nature & Adventure Camp

At the Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp

I had heard quite a bit about the Bheemeshwari Nature & Adventure Camp (also, called the Cauvery Fishing Camp or Bheemeshwari Fishing Camp) and was rearing to go – not for a day trip but an overnight one. Having ear-marked it for the next long weekend, I made sure that we had prior bookings and … Read more

My 10 delightful discoveries of the culture of Meghalaya

A Khasi lady in Jainsem going about her work in Meghalaya

I admit that I have fallen in love with Meghalaya. The abode of clouds with its pristine landscapes and natural beauty does enchant everyone who heads there. However, for me, it was much more than that. It was discovering the unique culture of Meghalaya – about its people and their lifestyle – which might seem … Read more

Natural Wonders of the Yellowstone National Park

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There is always plenty to write when it comes to historical districts and monuments but there is enough and more intrigue that the natural wonders offer as well. This week, letโ€™s take a virtual tour of one of the oldest National parks in USA โ€“ Yellowstone national park. ย A UNESCO site, this place is a … Read more

Delights of the Junagarh Fort Bikaner in Rajasthan

Junagarh Fort Bikaner

Sometimes when you like something, you want to savour it for a good amount of time before you share it with everyone. My journey through the Junagarh Fort Bikaner is something similar. The fort was so beautiful and classy that each time I began writing about it, I paused to savor it some more. Thus, … Read more

12 Types of Travelers

12 Types of Travelers

Happy New Year ! I hope this year brings in lots of luck, love and success for all of you, and of course, lots of travel too. I thought of starting this year with a bit of humor – creating different types of travelers. I have met all kinds during my travels and they seem … Read more

Culinary Tour of Rajasthan

Food in Rajasthan

While you may travel through Rajasthan and experience its amazing history, architecture and royal palaces, your journey is not complete if you have not tried out the Rajasthani cuisine.  Rajasthani dishes arenโ€™t too complicated and are quite basic and simple โ€“ yet unusual and tasty. The simple mouth-watering dishes of Rajasthan truly help you soak … Read more

Through the blooms of Lalbagh

Birds of Lalbagh

It had been long since I visited some tourist attractions within Bengaluru – my own city, and with the bi-annual flower show at Lalbagh in Bangalore, it seemed to the right occasion to change this state of affairs. So I slung my camera bag and headed to the famed botanical gardens of Lalbagh – with … Read more

Busting the Wait

Travel books at a library

Waiting is a “means to the end” and for a traveler it means that you would have “arrived” at the end of the waiting. For a restless traveler like me, it adds to the restlessness. However, have figured a few sure shot ways of using the wait to add to the ultimate thrill of arriving … Read more

Somnath by the Sea

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Somnath, a  little temple town is situated along the West Coast, close to the Gir Forests. Though famed for the Somnath temple, the place also, has a few other attractions that have a lot of legends and history associated with the same, with the main Somnath temple having its mention in the age-old Rig Veda.  Letโ€™s have … Read more

Reflections of 2016 – My Travel Round-Up

Thrilling Travel Reflections of 2016

Happy New Year to all of you! I intended writing this article out last week as a befitting end to a great 2016 โ€” What better way to wrap it all up than a travel round-up. However, since the year was quite good, I decided to relish those last few moments of 2016 in the … Read more

Shinde Chhatri: A Maratha’s memorial in Pune

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Pune holds a special place in my memories and this visit of mine was about re-discovering Pune. It had been years since I had last visited the heritage destinations and the cultural hot-spots of Pune. And sure enough, not only had the older attractions become even better but I found some newer and unexplored ones too. Shinde … Read more

Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan & his Armory, Bengaluru

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The Summer Palace of Tipu Sultan in Bengaluru is an unusual palace, with none of those marble carvings or intricate motifs. It is instead, made of wood and has a charm of its own. I rediscovered it through the #MakeHeritageFun trail by GoUnesco a fortnight back. The first part of the trail that involved a … Read more