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India, Kashmir, North

My memories of winter in Kashmir

My love for Kashmir never ceases and I love it even in winter when chilly gusts of wind seep into […]

October 26, 2025
a shikara on the Dal Lake in Kashmir
India, Kashmir, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

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 […]

October 26, 2025
street art in fort cochin
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 […]

October 26, 2025
India, Kashmir, North, Uncategorized

Autumn in Kashmir and snippets of mysticism

I discovered mysticism at every step in Kashmir. While some of these discoveries shook me up, others were quite entertaining. […]

October 26, 2025
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
Culture Peeps, Dances, East, India, Odisha, Travel Extras

Dance like a man I

I had never heard of Gotipua before my last Odisha trip and it is sad, since the heritage dance had […]

October 23, 2025
#India #travelblog #maverickbird
Culture Peeps, Dances, India, Odisha, Travel Extras

Dance like a man II

Gotipua had been a treat for my cultural senses. Rhythmic, seriously acrobatic and exotic in a most quintessential Indian way, […]

October 23, 2025
India, India, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Itineraries, Trip Photos

India trip in a nutshell

This year in February, I went on an India trip with my friend and my 6-year-old son. It was the […]

July 11, 2023
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

The gorgeous Srinagar Tulip Festival

Spring is here and love is in the air. Flowers and love go hand in hand and this series is […]

March 4, 2023
#Srinagar #Dallake #Kashmirtourism
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos

Life on Srinagar lakes Instagrammed

I am obsessed with Srinagar lakes. Dal Lake coupled with Nigeen is my favourite photo subject. Although, most irresistible for […]

March 4, 2023
India, Money Matters, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips, Uttarakhand

The comprehensive Valley of Flowers travel guide

Our Valley of Flowers trip was not successful if you consider the disappointment of the park being closed after such […]

May 9, 2022
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