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India, South, Tamil Nadu

The broken bow of Pamban

Dhanushkodi literally means “the end of bow” and it is indeed the most tapering point of India. Sri Lanka lies […]

February 14, 2026
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India, South, Tamil Nadu

The beauty of death at Dhanushkodi

It had taken nearly 4 hours to reach Pamban Island from Madurai and apart from the 1st awkward half of […]

February 14, 2026
India, Karnataka, South, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

A Guide to travelling in North Karnataka

The state of Karnataka is blessed with all possible gems of nature. The rocky mountains of the Eastern Ghats, the […]

February 14, 2026
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Andhra Pradesh, India, South

Coastal charm of Vishakapatnam

I nearly ran out of cash the day I resumed driving towards Vishakapatnam/Vizag. Araku town had only 1 ATM and […]

February 14, 2026
India, South, Tamil Nadu, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips

Planning a surf trip to Chennai

Planning a surf trip to Chennai Set right on the Bay of Bengal, Chennai’s coastal region is one of the […]

February 13, 2026
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Andhra Pradesh, India, South

Coffee, pepper and morning mists of Araku

Located at 114 kilometers away from Vishakapatnam and snuggling close to Odisha border, Araku Valley was absolutely enchanting. A beautiful […]

February 13, 2026
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras

Pulikali: the tiger dance of Kerala

Among all the stunning South Indian states, I prefer Kerala, and the main reason is the earthy magnitude of their […]

January 8, 2026
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
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