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,…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
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.
What is the farthest hotel booking you ever did for a vacation. 100 Kms, 200 Kms or more? Or can we have a vacation right in the city where you live? In my childhood, we went on picnics to parks & waterfalls;…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Khajuraho and its Vyalas! I can understand the surprise of Capt. T S Burt and the tough criticism by Sir Alexander Cunnigham, when they saw the erotic sculptures that adorn the walls of temples at Khajuraho temple complexes. Scandalized would be an…
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…
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…
‘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…
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…
