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
“A journey is like marriage. The certain way to be wrong is to think you control it.” – John Steinbeck. […]
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
“You are too early to see Gurash in full bloom”, claimed Sonam, the Royal Barsey Homestay owner. We were her […]
India, North East, Sikkim
Our trip to Okhrey, a lesser known gem of West Sikkim
I discovered Okhrey by chance. It was the base of my trip to the Barsey Rhododendron Sanctuary in Sikkim and […]
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, Travel Extras, Travel Guides, Travel Tips
Badami Travel Guide and Tips
Badami is one of the loveliest places in India and it is extremely satisfying for both culture and nature lovers. […]
India, Karnataka, South
The rose-red Badami Caves
To explore the Badami caves in peaceful solitude, one has to get up early in the morning when the air […]
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. […]