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India, North East, Sikkim

Missing the rhododendrons at the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in Sikkim

“You are too early to see Gurash in full bloom”, claimed Sonam, the Royal Barsey Homestay owner. We were her […]

October 26, 2025
India, North East, Sikkim

Our trip to Okhrey, a lesser known gem of West Sikkim

I discovered Okhrey by chance. It was the base of my trip to the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in Sikkim and […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South

Pattadakal temple complex, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage site

Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole is a wonderful archaeological circuit in Karnataka. Most travelers base themselves in Badami and explore the […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South

Exploring Aihole, Badami’s lesser known magnificent neighbour

Aihole lies near the bank of the Malaprabha River and as an archaeological site, contrasts sharply with Badami. While nature […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Badami Travel Guide and Tips

Badami is one of the loveliest places in India and it is extremely satisfying for both culture and nature lovers. […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South

The rose-red Badami Caves

To explore the Badami caves in peaceful solitude, one has to get up early in the morning when the air […]

October 26, 2025
India, Karnataka, South

Road trip to Badami and beyond

The archaeological grandeur of the quiet villages of Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole belie the intrepid rural charm they exude today. […]

October 26, 2025
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, East, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Things you can do on your Havelock Island holiday

Havelock Island of Andaman and Nicobar group of islands has been developing fast in recent years. A huge surge of […]

October 26, 2025
Havelock Island is in India
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, East, India

Havelock Island, India’s most spectacular secret

When we told our friends in Germany that we were going to Havelock Island in India for a vacation, there […]

October 26, 2025
havelock photos are best for instagram
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, East, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

20 Havelock Island photos that will give you serious wanderlust

As I mentioned in my last post, most of our friends in Germany gave a big “WAS!” when we mentioned […]

October 26, 2025
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