If Navalgarh is Rajashthan’s open art gallery then Mandawa is the royal art exhibition. For one, budget travellers like me cannot afford to stay here and second the haveli’s here are more artistic and well maintained as compared to the other parts of Shekhawati. Indian tourist spots are known for touts and the way they approach... Continue Reading →
An Affair with Shekhawati
Rajasthan is known for its Royal Havelis and Forts and exploring Rajasthan is like time traveling to a era of romance and valor. If one region of Rajasthan was to define the Rajputana’s lavish lifestyle then it should always be the Shekhawati Region. In short, Shekhawati is Rajasthan’s art gallery. For those who haven’t heard... Continue Reading →
Celebrating Life – Ziro Festival of Music 2015
“Sair kar duniya ke gafil, zindagani phir kahan…. zindagani gar rahi to, naujawani phir kahan!” I was first to arrive Ziro and probably the last one to write a blog about it, that too after skipping a couple of blogs (worth 5 months) because this one needs to go up. After ZFM2014 was such an... Continue Reading →
Goodbye Illiterati
There are certain places, certain people who become a part of your journey. You keep coming back to them even when you are on the move. You return to that one place time and again, because you know that no matter how far you go, this is where your heart truly belongs. And then one... Continue Reading →
Amer Fort – A Flight Back to Past
Jaipur was the last stop for my Rajasthan trip. Extremely bored by Jaipur Lit Fest and the superficial crowd present there, I found myself moving far away from the venue that led me towards Amer Fort. Rajasthan turns people into admires of history and antiquity. With every visit to one of these mighty structures... Continue Reading →
Mehrangarh Fort – The Royal Heritage of Jodhpur
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 →