Walking around the painted havelis of Mandawa
Last updated: November 1, 2026 The fame of the open-air museum of Shekhawati set me off to this extraordinary region of […]
India, Rajasthan, West
Food Thoughts, India, Kashmir, Kashmiri Food, Travel Extras
Memories of walima, a Kashmiri wazwan wedding feast
Last updated: November 1, 2026 I g Kashmiri Wazwan Quick Facts What it is A multi-course, mostly meat-based ceremonial feast […]
India, Ladakh, North, Travel Extras
Reaching Ladakh by road from Kargil
Last updated: November 1, 2026 Endless bleating woke me up to a bright, sunny morning. I went out of my […]
India, Kashmir, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
21 photos that may tempt you to visit Kashmir
Last updated: November 1, 2026 Kashmir is my favourite place in the world and I truly believe in Mughal emperor […]
India, Ladakh, North, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
2012 Ladakh Travel Guide and Tips
My 2012 Ladakh sojourn was mind-blowing in every sense. The festival, terrain, food, people, remoteness of the region, and the […]
India, Ladakh, North
The white desert of Nubra Valley
Last updated: October 24, 2026 Nubra Valley is situated in a remote northeast corner of Ladakh. It is a spectacular […]
India, Ladakh, North
Leh began with the stunning Ladakh Festival
I got lucky in Leh the next morning. It is the capital city of Ladakh, located at 11,562 feet above […]
India, Ladakh, North
Mountains and Monasteries and Mountains
Last updated: November 1, 2026 Leh was again a welcome break, but before I fell into my lazy routine, I […]
India, Ladakh, North
Getting Leh (ed) in Ladakh
The memory of the spectacular Pangong Tso lake haunted me for some time and completely occupied my mind. At that […]
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 […]