21 photos that may tempt you to visit Kashmir
Kashmir is my favourite place in the world and I truly believe in Mughal emperor Jahangir’s opinion of, “If there […]
India, Kashmir, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Kerala, South, Travel Extras
The Pulikali tiger dance of Kerala
Among all the stunning South Indian states, I prefer Kerala and the main reason is the earthy magnitude of their […]
India, Kerala, South
A perfect stay in Cochin in Kerala
I have been visiting Cochin for some years now and it remains one of my favourite cities in India. There […]
India, North, Uttar Pradesh
The iconic Taj Mahal and all you need to know about it
The access to the Taj Mahal (at least the one we took) was so horrible that by the time we […]
India, North, Uttar Pradesh
A winter road trip to Agra
My first trip to the Taj Mahal happened some years back when on a weekend my daughter and I ventured […]
India, Karnataka, Top Experiences, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Top fun things to do in Hampi
Hampi in Karnataka is a place like no other. It has the perfect setting of prestigious ancient ruins against the […]
Gujarat, India, West
Rogan Art, Kala Dungar, and other highlights of Kutch
My whirlwind Kutch trip often made me feel overwhelmed. It is a region which is best enjoyed with time, and […]
Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras, West
The astonishing world of Kutch embroideries
My next few days at Kutch were spent zipping around obscure villages, eating rustic meals at various artisans’ houses, and […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
Calcutta, memories of a way of life
It is difficult to garner and pen down my thoughts about Calcutta. Too many memories, familiarity, and intimacy always jumble up […]
India, Ladakh, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Ladakh Travel Guide and Tips
My Ladakh sojourn was mind-blowing in every sense. The festival, terrain, food, people, remoteness of the region, and the adventures […]