Konark Sun Temple – The Black Pagoda

The Portuguese arrived in India through the sea route and used to pass through Bay of Bengal to reach their destination. En route they noted some magnetic disturbance that would pull their ships towards Sea Shore and will break them. They finally discovered a temple a in Utkal region (now known as Odisha) standing totally... Continue Reading →

The Puri Experience

Ask any casual tourist about two of the most famous places in Odisha and they will tell you about Puri and Konark. Every year millions of tourists visit Puri to seek blessings from Lord Jaggannath and in the process get cheated by the local priests also known as Pandas. Jokes aside, Puri is the tourist... Continue Reading →

Chronicles of the Vanishing Sea

They say Chandipur is one of the few places you must travel to if you are looking for a different experience. One of the few lesser known beaches in Odissa is also known for India’s missile testing grounds. I was planning a trip to Odissa that included Puri, Konark and Bhubaneshwar when I realized that... Continue Reading →

On the road – From Guwahati to Tawang

Have you ever been on a journey that you never want to end? You wish that the road keeps going on and on and still you want to reach your destination. This feeling goes high when one is travelling in North East. Endless meadows, farms covered with green paddy and rice fields, random waterfalls and... Continue Reading →

Travel lessons I learned in 2014

2014 was a learning experience for me as a traveler. I did some insane mistakes that even though I ended up regretting it turned out to be a experience worth remembering. Following that, these are a few experiences I am not going to repeat this year. These lessons are learned well to make my future... Continue Reading →

Khajuraho – Conversations with Stones

My blog’s title might catch attention of a few perverts but let me assure you that it’s not what it sounds like. My introduction to Khajuraho happened last year when a few friends I met in Banaras invited me to Khajuraho and I joined them on a road trip. I made some excellent friends during... Continue Reading →

Orchha – The pride of Bundelkhand

India is the land of many stories and legends. Orchha is one such place that talks about the legacy of Bundelas and their glorious reign on their kingdom. Founded in 16th century by Bundela King Maharaj Rudra Pratap the town today is attracts tourists and travelers alike to experience an off the beaten track. Rich... Continue Reading →

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