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. […]
India, Karnataka, South
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 […]
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 […]
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, 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, South
What makes Hampi in Karnataka such a special place?
Hampi in Karnataka is one of those have it all kind of destinations. Its fame spreads far and wide and […]
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 […]
Culture, Culture Peeps, Gujarat, Handicrafts, India, Travel Extras, West
The show stopping Kutch artist villages
I visited Gujarat in 2013 for a week and spent five days exploring the Kutch artist villages. Although at times […]