Rajasthan is known for its Mehmannavazi or hosting. People here treat their hosts as Royal Guests. They are proud of their heritage and will tell you about it with pride and show you around as much as they can. While experiencing this sort of hosting in Udaipur where they treated a poor backpacker like me... Continue Reading →
Nature’s Wonder – Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya
Meghalaya is one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. The land of highest rainfall is also the land of smiling people. This small hamlet whose entire population and area is smaller than Andheri in Mumbai has learned to live closer to nature setting an example for rest of the world. You... Continue Reading →
An encounter with coffee, rooftops and backpackers
Some places get so attached to your heart that you feel like staying there forever. Anyone who is looking for stories, moments and an unplanned trip, Udaipur is the perfect escape. A perfect blend of Royalty and culture that come straight through heart of your host and makes you fall in love with... Continue Reading →
A Celebration of Kites and Lights
Imagine a night when millions of stars descend on Earth to watch people celebrate and dance. The hangover of New Year doesn’t seem to end in Gujarat even after 15 days. Uttarayan is one such festival that any Gujarati will tell you the joy of. I wanted to visit Ahmedabad since the day I... Continue Reading →
Annoying habits of Indian tourists
Ever met those passengers who get in your train compartment with a general ticket asking you to adjust a little bit? They will tell you that they have to get down just 3 stations later and make you feel like you are in their area now. Imagine that family that enters your sleeper compartment with... Continue Reading →
Searching For Malana Cream Plantations – An Illegal Adventure
my co-travelers were looking ways to team up with these farmers and export a part of their hemp for medicinal purposes. They had an NGO coming up who wanted to supposed local life in Himachal Pradesh by helping them setup small workshops
A year older not a year wiser
On a warm January morning I stepped out of Vinodhara after taking a long comfortable bath and sleeping on a comfortable bed. I decided to treat myself and why not. I turned 26 in Mahabalipuram, a small sleepy town bustling with travelers from all parts of the world a few kilometers from Chennai. Once... Continue Reading →
Exploring India through its Bazaars
The Bazaars of India are the best way to experience this country. I was once going through an Earth 2 issue where Kid Flash runs and hides at an Indian Bazaar. The description and the art showed a busy crowded market flocking with people. To make it look more Indian the artists threw in a... Continue Reading →
Questions every Solo Traveler is tired of answering
I am a solo traveler and that surprises a lot of people. I am now used to the weird looks that I get from tourists but there are still a couple of questions that annoy the hell out of me. These are some of the questions every solo traveler irrespective of gender, city and country... Continue Reading →
Memoirs of a Ghost Town
Have you ever been to a place that represents life in its true sense? Where everything ends and yet somehow it gives hope to a new beginning. Have you ever seen a ghost town? If not, then let me tell you about Dhanushkodi. A small village located near Rameshwaram that marks the last Indian... Continue Reading →