Dayara Bugyal – Most beautiful and breathtaking trekking trail in Garhwal
Six of us had decided on doing something different. Instead of going through organisers, we had decided to organise a
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Read moreThe mere mention of Amritsar for most people brings images of the beautiful Golden Temple, also called ‘The Darbar Sahib’ or ‘Sri Harminder Sahib’ by the Sikh community. This is the most important pilgrimage site for them. For many others, it evokes horrific images of partition of British India into India and Pakistan and memories of massacre of innocents by the British at Jallianwala Bagh. So Amritsar, the city in North-Western India, in the state of Punjab and just 30 kms away from the Wagah Border (Between India and Pakistan), has a rich historical, religious and cultural appeal.
Read moreLocated about 80 kms North-West of Udaipur (Rajasthan), Kumbhalgarh is the second largest Fort in Rajasthan, after Chittor Fort. It boasts of one of the largest wall complex in the world, with its over 38 kms long wall. Add in the itinerary, a ‘not-so-difficult’ trek in the quiet, laid back Aravalli hills, to visit the cave of Parshuram, the sixth reincarnation of Lord Vishnu and you have a perfect weekend getaway.
Read moreUttarakhand, a state in Northern India, has a number of easily accessible and some really difficult pilgrimage sites that one can visit. For the Hindus, it is the ‘Dev Bhoomi’, i.e. the ‘Land of Gods’. It also offers some wonderful terrain for easy and difficult treks. Trek lovers can get a chance of visiting these religious sites, with the challenge of a trek thrown in. For others, easier modes of transportation are available to reach these beautiful places.
Read moreA visit to any natural habitat of a animal has its own charm and if that animal happens to be a ferocious big cat, the excitement is at a different level altogether. The anticipation of seeing even one tiger, keeps the adrenaline high and the heart pumping loudly. A ride into a jungle; being in sync with its sounds; looking at the virgin ground with trees as far as the eyes can see… all leaves you feeling small and insignificant as you re-enter back into the cacophonous, concrete jungle of man.
Read moreIndia is so diverse; with a rich culture and heritage that any state you travel in, will have much to offer in terms of its history, its topography, its culture and the cuisine. Every state will have something different that you may not get to see elsewhere; something which would be exclusive only to that state. A small city, like, Jabalpur, in Madhya Pradesh, has the mighty Narmada flowing through marble rocks, for almost 8 kms. A boat ride through this gorge, is a truly memorable experience and a cable car ride across this gorge can make the trip unforgettable.
Read moreTaste of Kala Pani – Andaman & Nicobar islands: These group of Islands in the Bay of Bengal, may not sound so exciting to a tourist, but they have the best beaches, many with exciting water adventures, beautiful coral reefs and a chance to feel like ‘Tarzan’ as you may get to see some indigenous tribes as you drive through jungles and sail through mangrove and tropical rainforests.
Read moreThere is no dearth of places to visit on a weekend trip, ex-Pune. But instead of doing the usual Mumbai / Lonavala getaways, we decided to feed our souls with a short spiritual-historical sojourn — first a visit to the holy abode of Sai Baba at Shirdi followed by a day at the Raigad Fort. Both mind-blowing!
Read moreAhoy, Goa! The ideal travel getaway with your gang of girls is Goa. This small State in the Western side of India is a paradise for just chilling or going crazy in trance parties. Once this was home to hippies from all over the world but is now very tourist friendly. A perfectly safe place for women travelling alone, Goa is all about peace and love.
Read moreBeing an avid traveler, I have come across many places, across the globe, where you find the real peace of
Read moreIn today’s world, with jam packed work profiles which often don’t match with the school holiday schedules, planning a quality
Read moreA hill station, in the Northern Indian State of Uttarakhand, Mussoorie, is a perfect weekend getaway, specially, in the Summers. And if you are an avid reader and grew up on Ruskin Bond books, you can meet this most friendly author in flesh here. Move away from the bustling Mall Road to a quieter Landour, if you want to be in sync with nature.
Read moreA quiet, untouched Island, off the coast of Gujarat, Diu is a peaceful place to spend the weekend away from the noisy tourists and the sounds of city life. The low skyline, the clean air, the serene atmosphere, the old Portuguese architecture everywhere, transports you back into history as you walk along the wide, clean, almost empty roads of the town.
Read moreDriving miles along the shore of the Arabian Sea, on the Western Coast of the Indian Subcontinent, to reach the sleepy town of Veraval and sitting on the beach, flanked by the first among the twelve ‘Aadi Jyotirlings’ and looking out at the vast expanse of water is an experience not to be missed. Combine the trip with Dwarka, home to Sri Krishna, and you will find yourself standing at the ‘Gateway to Heaven’.
Read moreA visit to one of the wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal in Agra, can be combined with a stop over at Fatehpur Sikri, to see the fort of the most popular and greatest Mughal Emperor, Akbar. A road trip from New Delhi to Agra can be made even more interesting by stopping at Vrindavan, the town where the Hindu deity Krishna, spent his childhood.
Read moreHong Kong in 2017: The former British colony, Hong Kong, inspite of being densely populated, is a tourist’s delight. While kids can have a blast at Disneyland, adults can have a whale of a time shopping and sightseeing. There is easy accessibility to places like Macau, which is the “Las Vegas of Asia” and Shenzhen (China), so one can cover three places easily in a few days.
Read moreOne of the most important pilgrimage for Hindus, is a visit to the shrine of the Goddess, Vaishnavi, in Jammu. Devotees throng this temple to ask the Goddess for some favour or to thank her for a bountiful life. Although the climb to the abode of the Goddess is not very easy, all age groups are seen walking those miles into the mountain. While there are many devotees who visit the shrine once every year, there are some who trek those 13.5 Kms every month, to seek her blessings.
Read moreOne of the World’s most visited cities, London, the capital of England and the United Kingdom, has always fascinated visitors, probably because of Queen Elizabeth II, the current and longest-reigning Monarch. The world’s cultural capital has many historical places to see and most can be accessed by ‘The London Underground’ which is the oldest railway network in the world.
Read moreTo experience royalty to the fullest, to get a slice of royal life; a one night stay at the former residence of the Maharaja of Jaipur, is an experience worth spending every dollar on. Right from the reception on arrival, to the incredible hospitality, to the magnificent architecture, to the walk through two and half centuries of royal lives and times… its breathtaking all the way.
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