Birds of Nandi Hills – An ode to the feathery angels
Nandi Hills may have begun as a simple sunrise destination for us. But our staycation there during the Covid lockdown unveiled a hidden side of this place we had never...
Hill Stations
A Guide to Dieng Plateau – Of Ancient Temples and Natural Wonders
While planning our Java trip, I stumbled upon the mesmerising Dieng Plateau. Unlike the familiar scenes of Java, Dieng stood out with its terraced potato fields, ancient temples, shimmering lakes,...
Birds of Himachal – A Photo Story of the Winged Beauties
Bird watching has become a quintessential ritual of our trips over time. Whenever we have the opportunity to spot some feathered friends, we eagerly venture out with our camera and...
Of Strawberries, Stunning Views and Hidden Trails – Escape to Mahabaleswar and Panchgani
Moving farther from Pune, as we wound our way through the Ghats, the scenery unfolding before us was nothing short of breathtaking. The Sahyadri range sprawled gracefully beneath the azure...
TDL Monastery Guest House, Dirang – A Distinctive Stay Experience
It was around 10 pm when we both opened our eyes to the dimly lit surrounding. The world around us, cloaked in serene stillness, was occasionally interrupted by the distant...
My love affair with Shergaon – The charming hamlet of Arunachal Pradesh
Shergaon – A name I did not know until about recently, must be a month or two before we planned our trip to Arunachal Pradesh. And yet here I am,...
Complete Guide to Arunachal Pradesh – Tawang Circuit – Part 2
This is Part 2 of our Arunachal Pradesh Guide where we detail every aspect of planning a trip to the state. For detailed itinerary and places to cover, please refer...
Complete Guide to Arunachal Pradesh – Tawang Circuit – Part 1
Arunachal Pradesh – the land of the rising sun, the heaven where clouds descend to greet the curious travellers and rivers and waterfalls dot the extra green landscape every few...
Kashmir Summer through my Lens – A Photo Story
If there is a heaven on earth, it is here….it is here…it is here How true this felt witnessing nature’s extravaganza in Kashmir during our recent Summer trip! Yes, it...
Gulmarg in Summer – A Floral Paradise
I have never known a place justifying its name as well as Gulmarg. Literally transalting to “Meadow of flowers”, Gulmarg turns into a floral heaven at the onset of Summer....
Experiencing Pahalgam – An Unconventional Guide
Pahalgam was probably the only place we were sceptical about on our Kashmir trip. Last minute AirBnb cancellation, incessant rains and hearing a lot that it is touristy and crowded...
Yusmarg – A guide to Kashmir’s lesser known gem
Yusmarg (or Yousmarg) – A name I had come across sporadically when it came to Kashmir. While Gulmarg, Sonmarg and Pahalgam are included in almost everyone’s Kashmir itinerary, Yusmarg is...
