Memories of walima, a Kashmiri wazwan wedding feast
I got introduced to Kashmiri Wazwan a.k.a the Kashmiri royal feast through a very interesting gentleman, whom I had met […]
Food Thoughts, India, Kashmir, Kashmiri Food, Travel Extras
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
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, North, Photo Essays, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Daksum, the hidden jewel of Kashmir
A cold rain splashed morning, wet wildflowers, blue misted snowy mountains, and endless yellow fields of blooming mustard…welcome to a […]
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
My glimpses of art and culture of Kerala
Kerala is all about vibrancy, vigour and life. You may think it is because of the amount of happy sunshine […]
India, Kerala, South
A retreat into Palakkad in Kerala
Palakkad is the gateway to Kerala. Celebrated as the rice bowl of the state, Palghat, or Palakkad as it is […]
India, Kerala, Photo Essays, South, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
My Kerala travel memories
Kerala is truly a gorgeous state and it gets more beautiful with the monsoon rains. Aptly known as ‘God’s Own […]
Asia, Maldives, Outside India
Male Male
I had fallen in love with the Maldives even before landing in the tiny island nation. Although the Maldives seems […]
Africa, Cairo Chronicles, Egypt, Expat Life, Outside India
The luxury of Luxor
Luxor is to Egypt, what Agra or Jaipur is to India. It is the crown jewel of the Egyptian tourism […]