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Guest Post / India Travel Guide / Things to do

Mumbai – A Melting Pot

July 15, 2020 by Suman
Forts in India / Guest Post / India Travel Guide / Things to do

A Portugese Marvel: Diu Fort

July 14, 2020 by Suman
Arunachal Pradesh / Assam / Forts in India / Listicle / Nagaland / North-East India / Sikkim

Forts in North East India

June 14, 2020 by Suman
Central India / Chhattisgarh / Forts in India / Listicle / Madhya Pradesh

Forts in Central India

June 13, 2020 by Suman
Forts in India / India Travel Guide / Listicle / Things to do

Ultimate Guide To Forts In India

June 13, 2020 by Suman
Guest Post / India Travel Guide / Things to do / Uttar Pradesh

Bara Imambara: A Must Visit Place In Lucknow

June 11, 2020 by Suman
Food & Beverage / India Travel Guide / Listicle / Things to do

10 Recipes I Picked Up While Travelling in India

June 4, 2020 by Suman
Guest Post / India Travel Guide / Things to do / West India

Goa Beyond The Beaches

May 30, 2020 by Suman
Himachal Pradesh / India Travel Guide / Listicle / North India

14 Offbeat Destinations In Himachal Pradesh

May 21, 2020 by Suman
Guest Post / Himachal Pradesh / India Travel Guide / North India

A Quick Guide To Bir-Billing

May 19, 2020 by Suman

If it wasn't for some dear friends who backed out of a trip to Ladakh, Suman wouldn't have been sharing these travel stories today! It was an eye opener, her first solo trip. Beyond the shenanigans of youthful days, Suman experienced a world of many dimensions. With her words, Suman hopes to share and inspire.

First Timer’s Guide to Kumbh Mela

First Timer’s Guide to Kumbh Mela

January 27, 2019 by Suman

Divya Kumbh, Bhavya Kumbh From January to March 2019, millions will gather at Prayagraj for Ardh Kumbh Mela. Let me explain the origin and significance of one of the largest religious gathering on Earth. The Kumbh Mela has its origins in Hinduism,…

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Water Storage System at Amber Fort by Heritage Water Walks

Water Storage System at Amber Fort by Heritage Water Walks

January 18, 2019 by Suman

Amer Fort is located 11 kms away from Jaipur city in Rajasthan. Located on a hill overlooking Maota Lake, Amer is one of the most sought-after destination for tourists in Rajasthan. The town of Amer also known as Amber was established by…

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Fading Frescoes of Mandawa, Rajasthan

Fading Frescoes of Mandawa, Rajasthan

January 10, 2019 by Suman

The Shekhawati region of Rajasthan consists of areas falling under Jhunjhunu, Sikar, Churu, Nagaur and Jaipur. The jewel of Shekhawati region is Mandawa – a sleepy town surrounded by the Thar Desert, maze-like lanes, fields of bright yellow mustard and beautifully painted…

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Yes! India is Safe for Women Travellers

Yes! India is Safe for Women Travellers

December 11, 2018 by Suman

‘If you want to conquer fear, don’t sit home and think about it. Go out and get busy.’ Dale Carnegie Is India the most dangerous country in the world for women travellers? Wait & read this article before nodding your head in…

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7 Forgotten Stepwells (baolis) in Chanderi

7 Forgotten Stepwells (baolis) in Chanderi

November 8, 2018 by Suman

Abul Fazal in his memoir wrote about the many baolis of Chanderi. According to him, there were around 1200 Baolis in Chanderi. Locals claim that every house in Chanderi had an underground baoli! Ever since I read about step wells in class…

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Jatinga in Assam – where birds fly to die!

Jatinga in Assam – where birds fly to die!

September 30, 2018 by Suman

The early tribal settlers of Jatinga – Zeme Nagas were terrorised to witness the birds dropping dead from the sky. One day disoriented birds flocked to a bonfire lit by the locals in a field to scare off wild pigs.

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Melting Pot Tiffins

Melting Pot Tiffins

September 5, 2018 by Suman

The most difficult part for me while ordering food is to choose what to eat and what not to. Because honestly, I want to try a bit of everything. 😁I want the entire menu as a sampler. And that is only possible…

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Best Things To Do In Guwahati In 48 Hours

Best Things To Do In Guwahati In 48 Hours

July 10, 2018 by Suman

Guwahati – a city like any other. Considered being the gateway to North East India, this faceless city to some is still just a starting point for their trips to more fascinating destinations like Meghalaya, Kaziranga, and Majuali. This summer I was…

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Explore The Temple Town Of Hajo In Assam

Explore The Temple Town Of Hajo In Assam

July 4, 2018 by Suman

A place where culture and religion meet each other, in Hajo Buddhists, Hindus and Muslims co-exist in harmony since time immemorial. Hajo is 30 km from Guwahati and is an ancient pilgrimage site of major importance but now almost forgotten. The monuments…

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Five Things to do in Tripura – The Land of Legends

Five Things to do in Tripura – The Land of Legends

July 3, 2018 by Suman

Tucked away amidst serene hills, rolling valleys and abundance of natural beauty, Tripura is known to be the land of mystery and enigma. The least visited state in India by tourists, Tripura never found itself on the world tourism map. The reason…

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North East Flavours

North East Flavours

May 11, 2018 by Suman

I have been traveling to North East for the past three years now, one state at a time. Though I won’t lie and say that I love the food there but I do have my favourites. 😉 I had this unique opportunity…

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Kamakhaya Temple: My Personal Experiences

Kamakhaya Temple: My Personal Experiences

April 18, 2018 by Suman

The story of the Bleeding Goddess Kamakhaya Temple is one of the oldest among the 51 Shakti-Peeths. It is a Hindu temple dedicated to Goddess Kamakhya. Like any other pilgrim destination, Kamakhaya too has many interesting stories of origin. My favourite, Khamakhaya…

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Five Essentials Every Female Traveler Must Carry

Five Essentials Every Female Traveler Must Carry

April 13, 2018 by Suman

More and more independent women are traveling solo these days. The travel world is overwhelmed with solo female travelers conquering every part of the world. But, let’s agree on a point that it takes time to become confident and decide to go…

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Manas National Park: Paradise Reclaimed

Manas National Park: Paradise Reclaimed

April 12, 2018 by Suman

Manas National Park is situated along the banks of Manas River, a major tributary of the Brahmaputra at the foothills of the Eastern Himalayas in Assam. On the other side of Manas river which serves as an international boundary between India and Bhutan…

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The Bee Keepers of Kumaon Himalayas

The Bee Keepers of Kumaon Himalayas

March 27, 2018 by Suman

Alchuna is a tiny hamlet along the banks of Kalsa river in the Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Tucked away in the folds of Himalayas, Alchuna is about 35 Kms away from Haldwani in Uttarakhand. I went there with a group of 18…

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Apong – Local brewed wine of the Nyishi Tribe

Apong – Local brewed wine of the Nyishi Tribe

March 21, 2018 by Suman

This article is originally written for La Vida Travel Magazine. Wine and religion have a harmonious and intimate association since time immemorial. Greeks, Romans, Egyptians and even the Asians associate wine with spirituality and mysticism. Nearly all religious celebrations around the world…

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The Ultimate Guide to Yazali Nyokum Yullo Festival

The Ultimate Guide to Yazali Nyokum Yullo Festival

February 5, 2018 by Suman

‘Come co-exist with nature’ was the motto of this year`s Yazali Nyokum Yullo Festival. As reality quivers, embrace everything new that makes way for a hypnogogic dreamscape of mystifying enigma. The Panyor river along the village will lure you to its fringes…

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Top 8 Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh

Top 8 Places to Visit in Arunachal Pradesh

January 22, 2018 by Suman

Perched on the north-eastern part of India is Arunachal Pradesh, like a Hornbill (their state bird) on a tree top. Traveling to Arunachal needs a lot of preparation, including the procurement of an Inner Line Permit (even for Indians!). However, these hurdles…

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Your guide to a culture-heavy Indian getaway

Your guide to a culture-heavy Indian getaway

October 29, 2017 by Suman

It’s no secret that India is full to the brim with cultural goodness. From the people to the food, the splendour of nature to the architecture, it’s here you’ll want to go if you want a travel adventure full of culture and…

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Kuldhara: Story of an abandoned village in Rajasthan

Kuldhara: Story of an abandoned village in Rajasthan

October 26, 2017 by Suman

Are you brave enough to spend a night in a `haunted` village in India? Yes! Then head to Kuldhara in Rajasthan. This heritage site is just 18 kilometres away from Jaisalmer. Once abandoned by its inhabitants, now tourists flock this village to…

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