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, North, Uttar Pradesh
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, Maharashtra, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos, West
Spring at Pavana Lake
I stopped over by the beautiful Pavana Lake while returning to Pune after a lovely Lonavala weekend. It was a […]
East, Expat Life, Growing up in Calcutta, India, West Bengal
Quirks of Calcutta
In Calcutta we have some unique pet peeves. We love our pooches, as well cats, birds, rabbits, mice and still […]
India, Rajasthan, West
Romance of Jodhpur bazaar
That evening after a sublime sunset at Jaswant Thada, I had enough time on my hands to pay Sardar Market […]
India, Rajasthan, West
Beautiful blue Jodhpur
I left for Jodhpur after relaxing at my Salawas homestay for one whole week. Those beautifully rustic days rejuvenated me completely […]
Central, India, Madhya Pradesh
Marble rocks and more
The beating heart of India, Madhya Pradesh or MP is my favourite state. Strewn with gorgeous ruins, deep jungles, thundering […]