Tribal Odisha and its richness and controversies
My offbeat tribal Odisha trail started with the Chatikona market. Well, actually, the journey started off in Rayagada and the […]
East, India, Odisha
East, India, Odisha
Odisha, on a less travelled path
Last updated: November 1, 2026 “A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you […]
India, India, North East, Photo Essays, Sikkim, Travel Extras, Trip Photos
Our Sikkim spring itinerary for two weeks and photo essay
So Akash and I went to the Himalayas in spring. That was last year and we had already spent 3 […]
India, North East, Sikkim
Missing the rhododendrons at the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in Sikkim
Last updated: October 25, 2026 “You are too early to see Gurash in full bloom”, claimed Sonam, the Royal Barsey […]
India, North East, Sikkim
Our trip to Okhrey, a lesser known gem of West Sikkim
Last updated: November 1, 2026 I discovered Okhrey by chance. It was the base of my trip to the Barsey […]
India, Karnataka, South
Pattadakal temple complex, a gorgeous UNESCO World Heritage site
Badami, Pattadakal, and Aihole is a wonderful archaeological circuit in Karnataka. Most travelers base themselves in Badami and explore the […]
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
Last updated: November 1, 2026 To explore the Badami caves in peaceful solitude, one has to get up early in […]
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. […]
Andaman and Nicobar Islands, East, India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Things you can do on your Havelock Island holiday
Havelock Island of Andaman and Nicobar group of islands has been developing fast in recent years. A huge surge of […]