The month of February brings a special kind of travel bug out in me. It is the time for a trek that I have failed twice. I learned about Prashar Lake in 2013, I couldn’t trek to the place then because I had no idea about it. For two years, I almost did the trek…
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The Indian Trail of Ruins – A Photo Journey Part 2
Thanks to your response and comments, I had to compile the second part of the Indian ruin trail series as soon as I could. In the previous post I spoke about the ruins of Southern and The Western part of India. In this post I have tried to compile a lit of abandoned structures, cities…
The Indian Trail of Ruins – A Photo Journey Part 1
India has a rich history and a lot of it is left in the form of broken monuments and ruined structures. There is a beauty about these ruins, these unfinished structures that keeps me intrigued and I have spent a large part of my travels trying to discover more of it. Trying to discover broken…
4 Reasons to visit Varanasi in the Winters
Varanasi is like a hidden maze, everytime you are here, you’ll find something new. Although this blog post is late, but it may prove useful when you start planning for your next Varanasi trip. Summers are harsh in Uttar Pradesh, Ganga’s level decreases and most of the ghat activity is limited to the evening. Then…
Streets of Bikaner – A Photo Journey
When it comes to tourism in Rajasthan, Bikaner is usually overlooked. Compared to the exotic Udaipur, traditional Jodhpur and royal Jaisalmer, Bikaner is more like the poor cousin of ignored by the rich members of the family. Lucky for me! Traveling to Rajasthan in winters can be hectic. Hotels are full, train and bus tickets…
Close Enounters of the Mouse Kind
I remember Karni Mata Temple from an episode of Maano ya na Maano hosted by Irfan Khan. He talked about this place and the legend associated with it. It was very creepy to see mice running around the temple premises and devotees feeding them with so much love. It is famous as The Mouse Temple…
FIVE REASONS YOU SHOULD BE HOME THIS CHHATH PUJA
The joy of returning home on Chhath Puja is unmatched to none. Taking part in this grand family affair compensates for all the festivals that you would miss otherwise
Baba Lassi – The Banaras Experience
Lassi is synonymous to a lot of travel destinations. From the flavored lassi of Pushkar the authentic steel glass lassi of Amritsar, lassi is a delicacy uniting travelers and tourists all across the country. For a backpacker like me, the importance of lassi increases because of the nutritional values and the price it is offered…
Throwback – In Pictures: Magnetic Fields 2015
India didn’t have an EDM scene despite rise in the number of EDM fans over the time. Personally I am not a fan of EDM but the idea of attending a festival focused around the party scene fascinated me a lot. Magnetic fields is the brainchild of the prince (may be king) of Alsisar who…
Review: Jimmy’s Italian Kitchen – McLeodganj
Mcleodganj is loaded with eateries of all kinds. There are Tibetan restaurants serving hot momos with rice soup, North Indian restaurants, quaint Coffee shops and numerous roadside dhabas always running for budget travelers. When it comes to international cuisine, McLeodganj is perhaps one of the places that will always leave you surprised with the number…