Our royal stay at the Lodge at Wah, Palampur

The Lodge at Wah

In the beginning of 2017 , we had this wonderful opportunity to be the guests at the Lodge at Wah, Wah Tea Estate, Palampur. Actually, we were lucky to enjoy the warmth of two different but equally wonderful hosts and homestays while on our recent visit to Palampur – The Lodge at Wah and Norwood … Read more

A beautiful weekend at Casa Coorg Homestay

Casa Coorg Homestay

Casa Coorg Homestay is a beautiful homestay in Coorg that we spent our weekend at. Located amidst lush greenery, the homestay provides a very serene and relaxing environment for a weekend getaway. Although we have lived in Bangalore for almost a decade now. And we toured through so many weekend getaways around Bangalore including a monsoon trip … Read more

2016 – Our Travel Diary

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As we bid good bye to the year 2016 and enter into the year 2017, lets reflect on our fabulous year of travel once more. Most of us start new year with lots of new thoughts, resolutions, goals etc. As the year progresses, we meet many of them and some are carried forwarded for the next year. For … Read more

The unconquered Nahargarh Fort , Jaipur

Nahargarh Fort

Nahargarh fort, Jaigarh fort and Amber fort are a trio of robust forts that once guarded together the kingdom of Amer. While Amer fort is located at lower hills, it is well guarded by Nahargarh fort and Jaigarh fort on either sides at higher hills. Nahargarh fort is positioned towards the north side. From atop the fort, … Read more

12 interesting things in City Palace Udaipur

City Palace Udaipur

“if you didn’t see the City Palace Udaipur, you didn’t see half of Udaipur”  This is exactly what our guide uttered as he took us inside the huge palace. On the fourth and final day of our trip to Udaipur in 2016, the city of lakes, we decided to explore the old city. This included a … Read more

Shilpgram : where art speaks to you

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The name ‘Shilpgram’ means ‘village of art’. Shilpgram is exactly a village of art. It is a setup by government of India towards preserving and promoting traditional art and culture of Rajasthan and adjoining states. Shilpgram is located in Udaipur, almost 3km from Fateh Sagar Lake area. Our stay in Udaipur in 2016 was quiet … Read more

Bagore Ki Haveli Museum Udaipur

Bagore Ki Haveli Museum

Bagore Ki Haveli Museum is one of the major attractions of Udaipur City in Rajasthan India in 2016. We visited here on our trip to Udaipur. Although, before going here, all I could imagine was, yet another museum with old artifacts and all. But, to the contrary, I found it to be so much interesting … Read more

5 ingenious things to see in Sahelion ki Bari, Udaipur

Sahelion ki baari

Sahelion ki Bari Udaipur is one of the best places that I visited during my Udaipur trip, in the year 2016, The name ‘Sahelion ki Bari’ means ‘ Garden of the Maidens’. It is a garden constructed by Rana Sangram Singh, one of the kings of Udaipur for his daughter – the princess. Apparently, the … Read more

Beautiful wedding depiction at Bagore Ki Haveli

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Every culture has it’s own particular rituals of wedding – some funny, some mesmerizing – all interesting. A hindu wedding is one of the most elaborate ones in the world. There are several stages and rituals that mark it. Colorful costumes, beautiful decorations, delicious food, big gathering of relatives and lots of music go hand in … Read more

Sankat Mochan Temple, Shimla

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This time around in Shimla, we happened to visit the Sankat Mochan temple. Actually, as much Shimla is known for it’s british architectural buildings, beautiful hill station weather and natural beauty, so much it’s also known for it’s temples. There are many ancient temples in and around Shimla. If you are religious, or you have … Read more