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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
My nostalgia over my 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
Every year you can ask me “Which is that one destination that you want to go with your hubby?” and each time, you will get a different answer from me. Proves that I am only human for as I discover places, I find some special ones to be shared with him. Last year was no … Read more
This year began with a trip to Jog Falls, much requested by my daughter for she had just studied about it. Though I knew that there wouldn’t be much water at this seasonal waterfalls, we went ahead for two reasons – one is the sheer thrill of driving along the scenic roads and the second … Read more
I have been saving this post since my visit to Kargil last year during the Ladakh trip. For one, this has been a highly emotional visit – not just for me but the entire troop. The Kargil War Memorial in Drass gets your emotions into a swirl and leaves you with a huge lump in … Read more