The British India saw rise of many unknown places and cities that they converted into their personal summer destinations to settle away from the crowd and in search for pleasant weather. McCluskieganj became one of the prominent places that the British governance selected and was shortly populated by many British families. The housing plan of... Continue Reading →
Chasing Monsoon in Bokaro – A photo Essay
Like every place in Jharkhand I went to chase the monsoon, Bokaro presented me with an endless trail of greenery around me. The outer parts of Bokaro and the path that leads to the city is mountainous and the clouds hover above them ready to rain anytime. The sight that was presented before me was... Continue Reading →
Trek to Triund
Triund Hill is located at a height of about 2842 meters above sea level. Located on the foothills of Dhauldhars this point is at a distance of 9 km from McLeodganj and 17km from Dharamsala. This place gives breathtaking views of the panoramic valley and Dhauldhar range . Even the trekking path is as easy as... Continue Reading →
Chasing Monsoon in Jamshedpur – In the wilderness of Dalma Hills
After I was done getting drenched in monsoon showers of Ranchi and Netarhat I took a bus for Jamshedpur as my third destination. The monsoons followed me from Ranchi on a bumpy bus running on the most shaky road one can imagine. The views outside were simply great The hills of Chotanagpur that run between... Continue Reading →
My monsoon trail continued in Jharkhand and I left for Netarhat the next morning. I took a bus and traveled in the morning on a bumpy bus ride with muddy roads like this But then the route was covered with the Koel river that was flowing nearby. Like every place in Jharkhand I went to,... Continue Reading →
Volunteer and Travel in Mcleodganj
Volunteering is the most efficient way to travel for someone who wants to visit a place on a tight budget. These volunteer groups are spread across India and are indulged in activities that vary from mountain/beach cleaning to teaching. Among these groups Waste Warriors is a group that is doing a good work by cleaning... Continue Reading →
Photo Essay: Ranchi and around – In the monsoon
Ranchi in the monsoon season is nothing less than heaven. Ranchi is the one of the most beautiful untouched locations for travelers as of now. Places like Pahadi Mandir (below) give you an amazing panoramic view of the city of which there is no match. And then there is Rock Garden... Continue Reading →
Chasing rain in Jharkhand: A Photo Essay
Last month I was returning from my native Jhumri Telaiya to Patna, as the train passed through the valleys of Chotnagpur region, looking at the clouds increased my lust to chase the monsoon. Jharkhand is one of the few underrate and ignored spots in terms of tourism and travel. For me it was a chance... Continue Reading →
Mysore Queen of Karnataka
For anyone who shifts to Bangalore goes to Mysore as their first trip, it was same for me. we did after coming to Bangalore. Buses and trains from Majestic run frequently only that I realized later that you can reach Mysore faster by train compared to a bus that to in just 15 rs. On... Continue Reading →
Travel Diaries: Collecting stories from Mecloadganj and around
I reached Mecloadganj in middle of heavy rainfall in the month of June. The moment our bus crossed the plains and entered the mountains a pleasant change in weather happened as if summer was never there in the first place. What was a mild drizzle in the morning turned into a heavy rainfall as the... Continue Reading →