The Wow Traveler

Located 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.

Uttarakhand, 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.

A 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.

India 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.

Taste 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.

Ahoy, 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.

Being an avid traveler, I have come across many places, across the globe, where you find the real peace of

In today’s world, with jam packed work profiles which often don’t match with the school holiday schedules, planning a quality

A 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.

A 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.

A 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.

Hong 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.

One 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.

To 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.

The historical city and capital of Rajasthan, is a delightful place to visit during a weekend in winters. Many tourists combine it with a tour of New Delhi and Agra, as a part of ‘India’s Golden Triangle’. Home to one of the most beautiful woman in the world, Maharani Gayatri Devi, Jaipur boasts of many UNESCO World Heritage Sites, like, Amber Fort and Jantar Mantar.