10-day itinerary: cover the most important places in the Balkan Peninsula

Millions of people do trip to popular destinations in Europe and road trips in places like Wales every year. However, there is a part of Europe that often gets forgotten by travelers. Particularly, the places in the Balkan Peninsula are like hidden gems that are waiting to be discovered. This list covers an itinerary that’s … Read more

A complete guide to enjoy fresh snow in Manali

Manali Snow

Snow in Manali in November? Normally, the schedule for snow in Manali is around new year or in late January and the beginning of February. However, it does snow in Manali, at higher attitudes, once in a while out of the main season. But, as you can guess from the post title, it did snow … Read more

11 Places to visit in Shimla in 2 days

Need a list of the best places to visit in Shimla in 2 days? Look no further! Although Shimla is a naturally very beautiful place. And you need not visit any attractions for a successful trip. Still, there are multiple places of historical, cultural and traditional importance in this town as well as many activities … Read more

Kalka Shimla Toy Train – breathtaking journey , must ride

Toy Train 1

  The Kalka Shimla Toy Train is a narrow gauge train that Runs for a stretch of 90kms (around 60miles) from Kalka to Shimla, climbing more than 4800 feets!. On the Kalka Shimla Toy Train route, the train crosses ~103 tunnels, 800 bridges and 900 curves! Also, there are 20 old worldly stations dotted along … Read more

Our stay at Norwood Green, Palampur – home away from home

Norwood Greens homestay Palampur

If you are looking for a home away from home and yet don’t want to miss the luxury that a five star hotel offers, Norwood Green, Palampur is the answer to all that you want. We had a pampering, luxurious, cozy stay at Norwood Green, Palampur in the beginning of the year 2017. It is … Read more

Little Chilli Shimla – A home away from home

Little Chilli

We stayed at Little Chilli Shimla during our trip to Shimla and Manali in November 2015 with our extended family. Although we had started hunting for our place of stay by early september, still this being a peak season, all the decent hotels and home stays seemed to be full. We were almost on the … Read more

Whitefield : A few steps in the neighborhood

Whitefield

This weekend, we took time to explore our neighborhood – Whitefield. Those bitten by wanderlust are always looking to venture out somewhere nice. To explore new grounds, new ways and places of travel. However, it might not always be possible for everyone to venture out of the city. Or, go to distant places and spend … Read more

Versatile Blogger Award for Revolving Compass

The Versatile Blogger Award

This has been a great month for Revolving Compass. It received the Versatile Blogger Award from Nicole Anderson of Camping for Women. And it also got into the directory of top travel blogs in India 2017. For a blogger, every award, every recognition no matter how big or small is a proud moment. And to be … Read more

A trek at Naldehra , Shimla

Naldehra Trek 7

We didn’t know about the gem of a place called Naldehra in Shimla until our latest Shimla and Manali trip . We came to know about the trek at Naldehra, Shimla when our cab driver decided to take us here one fine morning during our trip. About Naldehra, Shimla Naldehra trek is located amidst dense deodar and pine … Read more