One of the most unique experiences in Pondicherry is to take surf lessons at Kallialay Surf School. Here is the story of its founders Juan and Samai
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#PicRover- Deoriyatal Trek
Deoriyatal is a Himalayan lake surrounded a beautiful meadows of Uttrakhand. To add to the setting, the lake overlooks the mighty Chaukhamba peak, making this location one of the best campsites in India! I reached this location in the April of 2017, a season when the entire 2 kilometer long trail from Sari Village toContinue reading “#PicRover- Deoriyatal Trek”
Exploring the Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya: Part 1- Cherrapunjee
The living root bridges of Meghalaya, India are one of the most exotic structureson this planet. View them here.
Climbing a Bamboo Skywalk: Best things to do in Meghalaya
A journey to one of the most incredible hidden secret of Meghalaya, India- Nohwet Bamboo Skywalk
Experiencing India: Sounds and Sights from an Indian Train Journey
It’s surprising how train journeys closely mimic the cycle of life. We meet people, make friends, only to let them go and find new ones- thereby knitting an endless chain of emotions- only to be felt but never to be broken. But again, what is life, but a collection of such journeys.
Bhangarh : The Ruined City and The Ghosts I Met There
Ever been compelled to watch a horror movie in the dead of night even though you know it would lead to countless sleepless nights? Ever been infatuated with the idea of exploring a haunted house? No? Yes? I was. So were four of my friends. The big question was – where? Residing in DelhiContinue reading “Bhangarh : The Ruined City and The Ghosts I Met There”
My Sojourn in Kolukkumalai (Part 2) – The Tea Factory, The Workers And Some Conversations
If you missed Part 1, read here – My Sojourn in Kolukkumalai (Part 1) – An Early Appointment With The Sun and Suicide Points Alam (our driver) was telling us about his daily life before we stopped at the suicide point. He was used to making three, sometimes four round trips to the Kolukkumalai factory. That isContinue reading “My Sojourn in Kolukkumalai (Part 2) – The Tea Factory, The Workers And Some Conversations”
2015 Travel Logbook – ft. Fantastic Indian Foods And Where To Find Them
Nice things have happen to you when you travel. we share with you, the best Indian treats We had in 2015 (and where to find them)
Disclaimer : You will feel very hungry. And you will need to travel.
My Sojourn in Kolukkumalai (Part 1) – An Early Appointment With The Sun and Suicide Points
“And that is the suicide point”, our driver said and allowed the jeep to splutter to a halt so that we could scramble out. A tall rock, smooth and majestic, which reminded me of the hacked torso of an unfortunate lone messenger who dared to carry a peace treaty to the enemy barracks, was theContinue reading “My Sojourn in Kolukkumalai (Part 1) – An Early Appointment With The Sun and Suicide Points”
Barfani Baba And The Art Of Seeking Alms
I was taken by the brilliant salesmanship. Many people who would not bat an eyelid at a saint could be seen donating generously. I was impressed.
Valley of Flowers, Travellers and Pilgrims
Valley of Flowers – if you haven’t taken a look at the hyperlink, I’ll state the obvious, it is a valley of, guess what? Flowers!
But these aren’t just any flowers. At least not the ones you can order online for your mom’s birthday. They are flowers which are a part of the sacred Himalayan alpine vegetation.
A Chance Encounter In McLeod Ganj And The Musings Of A Wandering Mind
Woods are enchanting.They are partially the reason for my fixation with mountains. While reading Enid Blyton’s The Enchanted Wood in my childhood, I had convinced myself that woods were magical. And somehow they held more of a sway over me, it seemed to be more potent than the magic of the toys which used toContinue reading “A Chance Encounter In McLeod Ganj And The Musings Of A Wandering Mind”
About Goodbyes And The Plight Of A Traveller
This is not about the goodbyes you bid to people as you hug and smile with the promise of meeting again. It is about those goodbyes which ring a bell of finality, of an end. Every time I visit a new place, I find myself taking an oath to return. Because I feel that IContinue reading “About Goodbyes And The Plight Of A Traveller”
Lithuania – My Visit To The Country Which Had Intrigued Me Since I Read Hannibal
My curiosity about Lithuania, was deeply connected to Thomas Harris’s works. I looked at it as the majestic country where Hannibal was born and which shared Hannibal’s fate of destruction at the hands of the Nazis. And like all booklovers, I would like nothing better than to go and visit the country of the anti-hero. SoContinue reading “Lithuania – My Visit To The Country Which Had Intrigued Me Since I Read Hannibal”
The Ross Island- Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces
Ross Island is a deserted island that is a part of the Andaman archipelago in India. Once the seat of the royal Britishers, it now lies in utter ruins. A shadow of its earlier self. Despite this, Ross Island has a charm of its own. This post covers the macabre beauty of the Ross Island.Continue reading “The Ross Island- Finding Beauty in Negative Spaces”
