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 →
Celebrating life – Ziro Festival of Music 2014
Someone once told me, nothing connects hearts and souls unknown to each other the same way music does. Who said that is not important, what important is that I have felt this throughout my life to wherever I have traveled to. A few months back I got an invitation to attend Ziro festival of music... Continue Reading →
McCluskieganj – A story lost in time
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 →
5 cool cafes in Kasol
Kasol is situated on the banks of Parvati River. This is the best place for the travelers looking for a vacation to just sit around, eat good food and do nothing for days. Coming to the good food part, Kasol has amazing cafes that serve amazing food for a very cheap price. The Israeli food,... Continue Reading →
A lifestyle called Paharganj
Paharganj, a name that every newcomer, every traveler coming to Delhi knows about way before visiting the capital. Doesn’t matter from where you are traveling from if there is one place in Delhi that most of the newcomers will know that will be Paharganj. Paharganj is not just a place, it is a lifestyle.... Continue Reading →
Photos Essay – A Trip To Ajmer Sharif
Popularly called Gharib Nawaz, the benefactor of the poor, Khawaja-ji established the Chishti order of Sufism situated in Rajasthan a few kilometers away from Delhi and Jaipur. His successor of the spiritual order was Khawaja-ji’s disciple Hazrat Bakhtiyar Kaki, whose shrine is in Mehrauli, south Delhi. Hazrat Kaki was succeeded by his pupil Baba Farid.... Continue Reading →
Shravanbelagola: Stairway to Heaven
Jainism is a dharmic religion (that also includes Hinduism, Buddhism, and Sikhism). Popular for prescribing non-violence against any living being and believes that every living soul is divine. There have been 24 Jain Tirthankars, lord Mahavir being the last of them on whose notes the foundation of Jainism is laid. Shravanbelagola is one of the... Continue Reading →
A walk upto Nrupatunga Betta
I just reached Hubli and was looking wishing to visit some place different other than lakes and malls. Asking around I came to know that there is a hilltop outside the town called Nrupatunga Betta. A local at Unkal lake told me that the place is actually a pile of dirt and I will only... Continue Reading →