When I planned a trip to Mcleodganj, I thought of a “Triund Hike” in a day since I did not want to camp alone overnight as a solo traveler. I was deliberating to go or not to go when I…
10 Things to Experience on a Shillong Trip
On a hot summer afternoon in Kolkata many years ago, a 9 year old me read a poem that transported me to a far away land in the hills, where the air was cool, flowers bloomed to the rhythm of waterfalls and…
5 Must See’s to complete a Sohra Trip (Cherrapunjee)
During my school days I remember reading about Cherrapunjee a small town in the Khasi Hills of Meghalaya where it rained the most in the world. Sohra was known as Cherrapunjee for more than a century when the British mispronounced…
Top Tips and Itineraries to Plan a Meghalaya Trip
Meghalaya as the name suggests is the Abode of the Clouds in the eastern corner of India. One of the 7 sister states of the North East, Meghalaya is spread across undulating green Garo, Khasi and Jaintia Hills and is…
Trekking to Double Decker Root Bridge and Rainbow Falls
The Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya is an innovative way of using nature’s abundance for connectivity. The bridges are man made by weaving in the aerial roots of Rubber Trees around a Betel Tree truck placed across a stream or…
10 Best Kolkata Durga Puja in 2016
Over the years Kolkata Durga Puja has evolved as an excellent display of installation art that I can never have enough of. Its not about religious fervor any longer but of homecoming, celebration of creativity the energy and talent for…
Southern Group of Temples in Khajuraho
After a morning trip around the Western Group of Temples and a brief afternoon siesta it was time to explore the other areas. The Southern Group of Temples in Khajuraho now comprise of 2 temples only and can be covered in…
Ruins narrate the Story of a Bygone Era in Ross Island, Andaman
I first heard of Ross Island when Tsunami struck the Indian shores on a fateful morning in December, 2004. There were stories of Ross Island taking it all on its chest and protecting Port Blair from the onslaught of the…
Guide to Choosing Adventure Activity in Andaman Islands
The coastline of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands has one of the best coral reefs and marine life in India. While planning my itinerary, I was looking forward to atleast one adventure activity in Andaman to get a peek into…
Incredible Corals and Marine Life in Jolly Buoy Island, Andaman
While planning my itinerary for Andaman I was in two minds whether to include Jolly Buoy Island and after a bit of deliberation I decided in the affirmative. I am counting my blessings for this decision since this trip remains…