An evening at Samarmati Riverfront Ahmedabad

On our two weeks road trip to Gujarat, we reached Ahmedabad on the fifth day. After visiting Champaner and Pavagarh archeological site, Statue of Unity and experiencing a tent stay at Narmada Valley near the Statue of Unity, Ahmedabad was the first city where we planned to spend three nights. So, as we reached Ahmedabad, … Read more

Visiting Statue of Unity in Gujarat – the highest statue in the world

On our 2 weeks Gujarat Road trip, Statue of Unity was one of the first places that we visited. And why not. We were super excited to visit the Statue of Unity. And not just because it is the highest statue in the world – that makes it an architectural marvel for sure. But also … Read more

6 days Dubai trip with kids

As the summer vacations approached in South India, we were utterly confused where to head. Now a days, I am not able to plan my vacations well in advance. Like I used to do earlier. Because Ishi is an expert in falling sick any moment. We considered a trip to Vietnam (required eVisa),  and Phuket … Read more

Champaner-Pavagadh Archeological Park in Gujarat – a history and architcture lover’s paradise

The Champaner-Pavagadh Archaeological Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site located in the state of Gujarat, India. This site is particularly significant due to its rich historical, cultural, and architectural heritage, spanning several centuries and civilizations. Having visited many architectural wonders in India in the past including the beautiful temple complex of Pattadakal, the cave … Read more

A memorable experience staying in a tent city in Narmada Valley

The concept of tent cities is fast gaining popularity in India. Earlier I used to hear of tent city in the Ran Utsav of Kutch only. But now, you will find tent cities coming up in different parts of India. Particularly on river banks and in river valleys. Like the Narmada Valley Tent City, the … Read more

Want to have food served by robots ? Visit Science City Ahmedabad

Planning to visit Science City Ahmedabad? Here’s a complete guide to help you plan your visit to Science City Ahmedabad. Actually, our trip to Science City Ahmedabad was a very spontaneous one. Wherein we were headed somewhere else. But the plan somehow changed as we started from our hotel in Ahmedabad, Four Points by Sheraton. … Read more

Visiting the temples of Bodh Gaya – the land of utter tranquility

Bodh Gaya is a place of utter significance among the Buddhist. As, it is one of the 4 most important Buddhist religious places. Bodh Gaya was most famous for the Mahabodhi Temple – the temple which has “The Bodhi Tree” in it’s premises. Where Buddha attained enlightment during his deep meditation. Over the years, Buddhist … Read more

A trip to Vishnupad Temple Gaya and Gaya Ghat in Bihar

On our recent trip to Bihar, we had the pleasure to visit the holy land of Varanasi for 2 days. Following which we spent a week in Bihar. Wherein we visited the temples of Bodh Gaya. And also the Vishnupad Temple Gaya, which is located just 12km from Bodhgaya. Along with the Gaya ghat. Both … Read more

A crisp 4 days Hyderabad trip plan for family

If you have read my previous posts on Bangalore to Hyderabad road trip and Golkonda Fort Hyderabad, you must have guessed that this time we were off exploring Hyderabad. Come August and we wondered hard where to head. Last year same time, we were fortunate to explore coastal Karnataka. But, this year, there was heavy … Read more

A smooth sailing Bangalore to Hyderabad drive

While we take a lot of weekend getaways from Bangalore, the destinations we always think of are a staycation in Coorg surrounded by lush greenery, the wandering through rainforests of Wayanad, the backwaters of Kabini or the coffee estates of Chikmagaluru. But, come monsoons and with heavy rain a drive from Bangalore to these destinations … Read more