Odisha, on a less travelled path
“A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” – John Steinbeck. […]
East, India, Odisha
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
Food Thoughts, India, Kashmir, Kashmiri Food, North, Travel Extras
Deciphering the mouth watering Kashmiri cuisine
I took a few days to recover from the orgiastic feasting of Kashmiri Wazwan at a walima or wedding feast […]
India, Kashmir, North
A rescue, a snowstorm, and the beauty of Gurez in autumn
Gurez valley happened by pure chance and impulse. It was during one of the highly excitable discussions with my locals […]
India, Kashmir, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides
Guide to a white Gulmarg winter weekend
On one December afternoon, I had skied down Gulmarg’s powdery slopes and till today, I remember the thrill of zipping […]
India, Kashmir, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
A saffron autumn in Pampore
It is impossible to remember autumn and not gush about one of my favourite memories of the season. The month […]
India, Kashmir, North
Yousmarg: The meadows on which Jesus walked
Yousmarg or “The Meadows of Jesus” is a lovely hill station 47 kilometers away from Srinagar in the Badgam district […]
India, Kashmir, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Wet apple flowers and Kokernag spring
I don’t remember much of this trip, except that it was a cold Kokernag spring. The rain was pouring down […]