To share our love for travel….countless soul enriching experiences
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
“Karbandi Goemba” or “Kharbandi Monastery” was the first Buddhist temple that we visited in Bhutan. And also the first tourist spot that we stopped at on our 7 days trip to Bhutan. On the first day after entering Bhutan, while on our way from Phuentsholing to Thimphu. As our vehicle pulled in hardly after 30 … Read more
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
On the third day of our 7 days trip to Bhutan, finally, we set out to explore Thimphu, visiting places in Thimphu. After visiting Memorial Chorten we next headed to the Buddha Point Thimphu or Buddha Dordenma – the largest Buddha Statue in Bhutan. And one of the largest Buddha statue in the world as … Read more
Today we will do a virtual tour of the Punakha Dzong. Although there are many dzongs in Bhutan. But the Punakha dzong is the second largest of all. Also, it is located at the best possible location that one can think of for a strategic fortress. (The word “dzong” literally means “fortress-monastery”). And there are … Read more
Although our kids are always excited to travel. And we have learnt several tricks and tips to make travel with kids easier. But with each new country we visit, the question lingers in the back of mind if it’s gonna suit the kids. When we planned our 7 days trip to Bhutan, I had various … Read more
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
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
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
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