Our 9 days Kashmir trip itinerary with family

“Kashmir is not just a place, It is an emotion that everyone wants to experience!!!!” “You have got Kashmir and Himalayas. You are the richest when it comes to natural beauty!” – While we were playing in the snow at Mount Titlis on our trip to Switzerland, our guide remarked vividly. Years later, I can … Read more

A complete guide to visit Hampi Karnataka

Huge Royal Enclosures that speak luxury ! International Trade Markets from before the era of Christ ! Temples with architecture most brilliant and stunning ! Spread over acres and acres of land & spanning thousands of years ! Welcome to Hampi – the largest open air museum of India. If you like visiting historical places … Read more

Exploring the Royal Enclosure of Hampi – of the glorious Vijayanagara Empire

Reminiscent of the most glorious historical period of South India.  Along the banks of a beautiful river lies the Royal Enclosure of Hampi. That contain the ruins from the past of the mighty Vijayanagara Empire. And today I will not just take you through these ruins on a virtual tour of the Royal Enclosure of … Read more

Visiting the magnificent Vijaya Vittala Temple Hampi

Of all the grant structures that stand tall through the ruins of the once glorious Vijayanagara Empire – the second most prosperous empire of it’s time in the world – Vijaya Vittala Temple is no doubt the most magnificent and the most outstanding. Also the most entirely intact structure. And yet, I missed visiting it … Read more

Visiting the beautiful Virupaksha Temple Hampi and places near it

Virupaksha is a form of Shiva. Thus, Virupaksha temple is dedicated to Shiva. The temple was built in around 7th Century by Lakkan Dandesha, a nayaka (chieftain) under the ruler Deva Raya II of the Vijayanagara Empire. And it is part of the UNESCO World Heritage site of Karnataka – the ruins of Hampi or … Read more

Exploring the Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves in Lonavala

Although all of us know about the world famous and UNESCO World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves. But on my road trip to Maharashtra, I discovered their little version – Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves. Which I visited on my way from Mahabaleshwar to Lonavala. Let me take you with me on a journey today … Read more

A Jim Corbett to Mussoorie Road Trip through Rishikesh and Haridwar

On our 6 days trip to Uttarakhand through Nainital, Corbett and Mussoorie, we took a Jim Corbett to Mussoorie road trip on the 4th day of the trip. After enjoying a staycation in Jim Corbett National Park. Our trip plan was – Bhimtal and Nainital (Day 1 & 2) -> Jim Corbett National Park (Day … Read more

Edakkal Caves Wayanad

Edakkal Caves Wayanad

Edakkal caves are a pair of natural caves and a major attraction at Wayanad district, Kerala, India. We visited here in the first half of the year 2017. Over the years, we have been visiting many weekend destinations around Bangalore. Including several trips to Kerala. Which included a 5 days trip exploring Munnar, Alleppey and … Read more

13 Reasons Why Kerala Should Be on Your Travel Bucket List

Whether it’s the upcoming holiday season or the list of long weekends through the rest of the year. If you are looking for a destination to visit next, let us give you enough reasons in this article today why Kerala should be on your travel bucket list. No matter what you are looking for in … Read more

Things to do in Bekal : the tropical paradise of North Kerala

How do you describe Bekal? A sleepy town with serene backwaters Sun-kissed unexplored beaches Colourful boats dotting the harbour  With majestic forts standing guard behind them  And endless coconut grooves all around !! Does it sound like a place you would like to relax at or explore around ? Forget the bustling beaches of Goa. … Read more