Kochi or Cochin is lovingly called the Queen of the Arabian Sea. Once a flourishing port, today Kochi is a major metropolis in the southern Indian state of Kerala. This city is a mixture of many cultures. During the colonial
We were planning our first trek up north in the Himalayas. Our flights to Dehradun airport were booked, and all our trekking gear was packed. We were mulling over where to spend the two days we had at hand before
Mosques in India are not just places of worship, they’re also the country’s cultural and architectural gems. From the days of the Mughal emperors, mosques were seen as a sign of the empire’s prestige and affluence. With that, came the
From a country that was divided into hundreds of kingdoms to the largest democracy in the world, India has a rich history spanning thousands of years. Forts have always been an integral part of India to protect the country from
Located in the north-eastern Indian state of Sikkim, Lachen is a town situated at an elevation of 2750 meters. Promoted as a tourist destination by the state government, this tiny place usually gets ignored amidst the major attractions of the
Indore is the largest city of Madhya Pradesh in India, and its commercial capital. With its historical monuments, vibrant bazaars and street food, the list of things to do in Indore is endless. You would have to spend a few days
Fondly known as ‘The City of Temples’, Bhubaneshwar is the capital of the eastern Indian state of Odisha. This city serves as a hub for economic activities in the region and is also an important religious destination with hundreds of
Though not a top tourist draw (yet), Bhopal, the capital city of Madhya Pradesh, is a royal odyssey. Founded by Raja Bhoj, Bhopal’s history dates back to the 11th century. The present city was established by an Afghan soldier, Dost Mohammed, in
We had made friends for life while on a group backpacking trip across south-western Turkey. After a 10-day road trip, we were finally in the city of Istanbul. The sky had turned copper-sulphate-blue, and our camper-van did a continental crossing
Christmas in New York, Rio Carnival in Brazil, and the La Tomatina Festival in Spain summed up cannot beat the magnitude of the Durga Puja celebrations in Kolkata, India. Celebrated in September or October, Durga Puja spans 10 days filled with
