As soon as the peaks of Everest and Kanchenjunga emerged from behind the clouds, my sister and I went shutter crazy. We were on a flight to Bhutan, and we were hovering over the mighty Himalayas. Mandira, a Bhutanese girl …
Located in the foothills of the Himalayas, Chandigarh is an ideal base for scenic weekend getaways. The beautiful and well-planned city has breathtaking attractions such as the Rock Garden and Sukhna Lake. It is well connected to the rest of …
Dharamshala is located in the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. The suburb of McLeodganj lies in the upper reaches of Dharamshala and is home to the Dalai Lama. Dharamshala became the centre of the Tibetan government-in-exile in 1960 when …
I was barely able to control my excitement. My friend had registered for a monsoon run in Cherrapunji, and we were planning a trip to Meghalaya, a state located in the North East of India. Visiting Meghalaya in the monsoons …
As our car made way to the Little Rann of Kutch, it was evident that this is a unique and eclectic piece of India. LRK (as locals refer to it) is spread over 5000 square kilometres in Gujarat. The word …
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 …
Have you watched the movie Eat, Pray, Love starring Julia Roberts? Following the protagonist’s pursuits across Italy, India and Indonesia, I wondered what could be my perfect ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ itinerary across Asia. There were many contenders as I reminisced about …
After a fairytale wedding, it’s time for a blissful honeymoon! Whether you’re looking for serenity, romance, or an indulgent pampering experience, India has your dream escape covered. Here are a few of the best places for some quality couple time in India. Let …
North India is characterised by breathtaking landscapes – the spectacular Himalayan ranges, the plateaus and hills in the northeast, the Aravallis in the north-west and the Great Northern Plains. In the summer, the hill stations in this region offer refuge from …
