My adventure in the the land down under
So this trip had two parts – business and adventure. I was sent to Brisbane on a business trip paid for by my company (tickets and stay) and per diem, which was pretty good, traveled with my boss and...
View ArticleWhy I will think twice before going on my next trek
Laka campsite ‘I am losing precious days. I am degenerating into a machine for making money. I am learning nothing in this trivial world of men. I must break away and get out into the mountains to...
View ArticleTravelling by train in India? Read this
IRCTC Canteen Towards Better Catering in Indian Trains… ... But Do You Know Your Rights? Do you know your infant is entitled to free baby milk in the trains? Do you know if you are a diabetic, you...
View ArticleRohtang Pass: Reviews and travel guide for best places to visit in Manali
The Exhilarating Experience of being at Rohtang Pass, Manali Boasting of being the highest motorable road in the world, yes! you read it right - in the world, Rohtang Pass starts upwards from an...
View ArticleReasons why travelling is the best thing ever!!
While travelling you explore yourself more than places. When you travel to unknown lands, you explore yourself more than the places you visit. It is said that education is an art of self...
View ArticleDwarka: Religious abundance or traveler's crisis?
Gujarat hosts a catalog of traveling interests. This westmost state of India has a varied terrain and is crazy abundant in terms of religious and sacred involvements. Infrastructure has been pacing up...
View ArticleThe magical backwaters of Kerala
Soaking in the morning sun The view is mesmerizing. The soft noise of water is music to the ears. The beautiful multi-colored boats gushing over the calm waters enthrall. At around 12:00 afternoon we...
View ArticleThe Naga sadhu who asked for my gold ring at the Kumbh Mela
My 'friend', the Naga sadhu For any Indian traveller worth his or her backpack, a visit to the Kumbh Mela is a must on the bucket list. It is, of course, the grandest display of Hinduism and will...
View ArticleTrek to Lohagad (and Bhaja caves on the way)
Monsoon in the Western Ghats is bound to lure one into ventures – firstly because of the chilly weather it brings, and secondly due to the intense greenery that it blesses the ghats with. Now, on one...
View ArticleShirdi – The religious gateway
Bibi-ka-Muqbara Shirdi is a very nice, calm and religious place. The best thing about Shirdi is that everything that is absolutely necessary for traveling is available here like hotels, dharmshalas,...
View ArticleA getaway to the misty lands
It was a 4-day trip. Our main focus was to cover Agumbe as far as we could. We packed our bags and set out in an SUV. We started from Bangalore, it was mostly highways, but once you get past Hassan...
View ArticleEchoes of the temples
Golden Temple, Vellore Echoes of the Temples“Those morning bells, Those morning bells, How many tales their music tells Ring happy bells ring happy bells” I had heard a lot about people visiting the...
View ArticleThe Kasauli Tale !!
The three days holidays n we have not made any plans for it, asked Saurabh surprisingly. I said no, take rest at your home and then all of a sudden he came up with a plan of visiting Kasauli and for me...
View Article9 restaurants in Gurgaon only true food lovers would know about
Offer me some money and I may do what you want. Offer me good food and forget about the job. It’s done. – An anonymous foodie Food is said to be the biggest motivator. Whenever people are in...
View ArticleBelum Caves- Stillness from the underworld
The Statute of Buddha... It was a bright and fresh morning when we set out for our destination, Belum Caves. It was 35 kms from the town of Jammalamadugu where we stayed overnight after the Gandikota...
View ArticleVisit to the Big 'O' (Omaha) and Gateway to the West (St Louis)
Gateway Arch (St Louis) It was Spring Break time (even though Chicago doesn't necessarily have any Spring sort of weather); my friends who had joined University of Illinois @ Chicago (UIC) were eager...
View ArticleKeesaragutta Temple ~ a spiritual escape from Hyderabad
Keesaragutta Temple On a weekend, we wanted to explore a new place in or around Hyderabad. Then, we almost made a sudden plan to visit this place - Keesaragutta Temple, which is situated at 50 km from...
View ArticleA beautiful walk to Nachiketa Taal.
A Solo Trip to Nachiketa tal Mukhem Renge Uttrakhand. The Uttarakhand region is peppered with Taal or lakes and Bugyals. During my recent...
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