Bangalore to Goa drive – one of the best road trips in India

Off late, Goa has been our goto destination. We have visited Goa 3 times over the last 3 years. And each time, we had a Bangalore to Goa drive or Bangalore to Goa road trip. But, each time the experience was different. The first and the second time time on our Bangalore to Goa drive, … Read more

Listening to the sound of music at Athirapally Falls – largest waterfalls of Kerala

Of all the music in the world, the one produced by nature is the best! Have you ever listened to the melody of waves of the ocean crashing against the rocks ? Or the music of the majestic waterfall, singing as it falls ? We recently did, once again, on our trip to Athirapally Waterfalls … Read more

Spice Garden Kerala tour

Spice garden kerala

Kerala is one of the southernmost states of India. It is world famous for it’s spices. It has several spice gardens all through the state.During our trip to Kerala in November, 2010. On our way from Cochin to Munnar, we took this Spice garden Kerala tour in an enormously spread and beautiful Spice Garden. It was a … Read more

A staycation at Kovalam Beach Chennai

Yes, you heard it right – a staycation at Kovalam Beach Chennai. No, I am not talking about the famous Kovalam beach of Kerala which we missed visiting on our road trip across Kerala last year. Nevertheless, recently I came to know there is one more Kovalam Beach near Chennai. Maybe it misses the dramatic … Read more

One day trip to Srirangapatna from Bangalore – exploring the historical town of Srirangapatna

Although there is no shortage of places to visit around Bangalore. And in our own 15 years in Bangalore, we have explored so many weekend getaways around Bangalore. Somehow, we never happened to explore the historical town of Srirangapatna. Although we crossed this town countless times earlier. On our trip to the Royal city of … Read more

One day trip to Varkala

A sleepy village on the cliffside along the sea Cobbled pathways leading to the beaches Ultra cute cafes lining the maze of streets Colorful vibes all along I am sure the first thing that comes to mind after reading the above is Amalfi Coast!! Or maybe Goa – if you are in India. But, I … Read more

10 things to do in Alleppey (Alappuzha), Kerala

Alleppey (Alapuzzha)

Alleppey (Alappuzha) is a planned city in Kerala that abounds in picturesque canals, backwaters, beaches and lagoons.It’s fondly called “venice of the east”. We travelled here in November, 2010 as a part of our kerala tour covering Munnar, Alleppey (Alappuzha) and Thekkady. There are houseboats of different sizes and types available in Alleppey (Alappuzha), that range in … Read more

5 days Kerala tour package Munnar to Alleppey

Houseboat Kerala

This is an account of our first trip to Kerala. It was a 5 days Kerala tour package Munnar to Alleppey. After debating a bit on whether to take guided tour vs independently travel through Kerala, we opted for the former. As it was one of the first trips that we went on. Kerala is … Read more

Transportation into the glorious world of the empire of Hampi

Hampi 5

We had heard of Hampi a lot and for long we were considering to have a trip to Hampi. As we knew Hampi is very hot across the year and our little one was too small to take a risk of putting her through this scorching heat. So we waited for her to grow a … Read more