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 →
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 →
Trekking in Western Ghats – Part 2
Follow the first part of my journey over here It was a new morning and we woke up to reach a new destination, and a new state. A few more kilometers and we entered Karnataka. We reached a small village and language changed to Konkani, the houses started to show up with different wall... Continue Reading →
In Pictures : Hauj Khas Fort
Although not a fort but a Madarsa, this place is the center hub of one of the most happening places in South Delhi. A small gateway can take you back to 700 years during the reign of Alaudin Khilji who bullt a small tank here that today stands as a beautiful lake. Here is an... Continue Reading →