A tryst with snow on the Gulmarg Gondola in Kashmir

    “Snow ke chances hain” (There is chance of snowfall) Muttered our driver, with a little drama, taking one palm out of his window and feeling the air like a pro weather expert. Although, we tried to keep our hopes in control, I couldn’t help but wish for his words to come true. And … Read more

The one and only surreal experience of Shikara ride at Dal Lake

Have you ever wondered how it will feel to be in heaven? Surrounded by surreal beauty of nature, relaxing on a luxurious seat while all the comforts of life like food, water, ornaments and what not reach you where you are 🙂 Welcome to a Shikara ride at Dal Lake ! To be honest with … Read more

Life on a houseboat on Dal Lake in Srinagar

The “Heaven on Earth” Kashmir offers several surreal experiences to it’s tourists, Including the Shikara ride on Dal Lake, horse riding through the enthralling Kashmir Valleys in Pahalgam and the valley of Doodhpathri. The only Tulip Gardens of Asia and gondola ride on Asia’s highest cable car in Gulmarg. But there is one experience that … Read more

Tulip Gardens of Kashmir – Asia’s largest Tulip gardens

Gardens and flowers have been the best refreshing and relaxing things since time unknown. The numerous Mughal Gardens of Kashmir, the beautiful gardens inside the forts & palaces of Rajasthan like Amer Fort, Udaipur Palace and Nahargarh Fort and numerous Gardens of South India including those we visited on our trip to Ooty and Kodaikanal, … Read more

Is it safe to visit Kashmir now?

Kashmir is a politically sensitive location, there is no doubt about it. As we planned our 9 days trip to Kashmir with family and kids, there were several apprehensions in our mind. There was a bomb blast in one of the main markets and a few targeted killings few days before we visited here. And … Read more

5 days trip from Bangalore to Madurai, Rameswaram, Chettinad and Thanjavur (Tanjore)

Our travel landscape has definitely changed in the year 2021. It was a year of road trips and workcation. As we avoided public transport and crowds as much as possible. So, we took a 5 days road trip to Ooty, exploring destiny farmstay and the mesmerising beauty of emerald lake as well as a part … Read more

The luxurious and beautiful Athangudi Palace in Karaikudi

 “A house with 600 ornate windows and 64 grand rooms!! With tiles imported from Italy, coloured glasses brought all the way from Belgium, intricately carved massive wooden doors and jharokhas! Massive Varandas covered in Chettinad Tiles. And beautifully coloured artwork all across.” Sounds a little grander than grand, doesn’t it? Welcome to Athangudi Palace of … Read more

Goa beyond beaches – 10 best things to do in Goa thats nothing to do with beaches

Chapora Fort Goa | Dil Chahta Hai Fort

No doubt that Goa has some of the best beaches of India, with varying landscapes and different offerings. Some are the favourite among couples. While there are other beaches of Goa specifically preferred by families. And then there are yet others which are preferable to enjoy with friends. From coarse golden sand to fine white … Read more

Wednesday Flea Market at Anjuna, Goa

Wednesday flea market at Anjuna Goa

When they ran out of money, they decided to start bartering their products. And the products were of such great quality that out of this simple barter system was born one of the most famous flea markets of Goa…the rest is history. Apart from the beaches and the happening night life, one thing that is … Read more

15 best beaches of Goa

As I stood on the fine white sand beach, looking at the emerald blue water stretching indefinitely in front of me, a realisation hit me for the first time. That Goa, although small, has such a varied stretch of beaches. And what is best, is that, one can easily hop between these in a week … Read more