The crown jewel of Nawalgarh
The fame of the open-air museum of Shekhawati had set me off to this extraordinary place and this post on Nawalgarh […]
India, Rajasthan, West
India, Rajasthan, West
The Fatehpur painted mansions and a French artist’s love story
Once upon a time when the Silk Route trade was flourishing, the desert town of Fatehpur thrived. Its streets were […]
India, Rajasthan, West
The Sone Chandi ki Dukan in Mahansar, Rajasthan
I visited Mahansar on a half-day trip from Mandawa. That was the second Shekhawati town, I explored in Rajasthan and […]
India, Rajasthan, West
Walking around the painted havelis of Mandawa
The fame of the open-air museum of Shekhawati set me off to this extraordinary region of Rajasthan and this post on […]
India, Rajasthan, West
Shekhawati Teaser
My Shekhawati travel was really offbeat. I visited there last year when hints of spring had been around the corner […]
Maldives, Money Matters, Outside India, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
The Maldives budget travel guide
The Maldives is stunningly beautiful and expensive. But with proper planning and pre-travel research, you can enjoy this paradise destination […]
East, India, Odisha
The lively Onkadeli market
It took around 2 hours from Jeypore to reach Onkadeli. The distance was just 80 kilometers and the drive was […]
East, India, Odisha
Towards the Onkadeli market of the Bonda people
I stayed at Jeypore before proceeding towards Onkadeli, the weekly market of the Bonda people. This town was a pleasant […]
East, India, Odisha
Chatikona market and the beautiful Dunguriya people
Chatikona market of the Dunguriya people was in full swing when we arrived. I walked around with Sarat, took in […]
East, India, Odisha
A Dunguriya village lunch invitation
The Dunguriya village was tucked away in the depths of the Niyamgiri hills. Clean swept dirt alleys lead inside the […]