It is that time of the year again, when I am a tourist in the city where I was born and raised during my formative years. In 2013, I wrote about how Kolkata turns into an art gallery during Durga…
Tallest Durga Idol in Deshapriya Park, Kolkata
This year my puja pandal hopping began with the world’s tallest durga idol in Deshapriya Park, Kolkata. The imposing 88 feet tall idol of Goddess Durga along with her entourage was resplendent in her golden glory. On closer look, the…
Life in the Backwaters of Alleppey; Kerala
The best things in life come for free or rather almost free. I spent 2 days in the Backwaters, the first in a home stay (Breeze Backwater Homes) by the waters in a small sleepy village in Kuthiathode close to Cherthala…
Tryst with Kerala Dance Forms; Greenix, Kochi
I often wondered why Kerala was known to be God’s Own Country, surely the rest of the world did not belong to the Devil. Did the people of Kerala generously bribe God or was God simply partial after a heart Kerala…
Foodie Trail in Kochi and Backwaters, Kerala
Apart from nature and culture , my 4 day monsoon trip to Kerala was also about the taste of the land. The best way to explore any place is to indulge in food specially in local hideouts, ask for dishes…
Inspired by Birds ; Pictures from Kerala
I am inspired by my feathered friends, they teach me the essence of life, the lessons of life, they remind me how to exist and co-exist and to enjoy every moment. Everytime, I feel low, I think of them flying…
Beach Hopping in Kerala from Kochi to Alleppey
Every monsoon, I yearn to be near water !! though it may not be the best time of the year to do so. This year, it was Kerala and along side cruising around the back waters, I spent some time on…
Dastarkhwan e Awadh ~Lip Smacking Lucknow Cuisine!!
It was one of those irresistible invites !! that I would keep aside everything for ; the promise of authentic cuisine of the Nawabs, in company of people with a shared passion for food and travel and in absolutely great…
Taste of Sikkim
After a long and arduous trek to Goecha La, we were relaxing in Yuksom and what better way than to dig into local fare. The 2 horned black yak often came in the way during our long treks into the…
In Search of Elusive Sunrise!! Goecha La Trek; Sikkim
My earliest memories of a glorified sunrise is that of a 5 year old wrapped in woolens and carried to Tiger Hill View Point in Darjeeling, to view the first golden rays on the Kanchenjunga which fleetingly appeared and disappeared…