A complete guide to Palampur

Things to do in Palampur

In the beginning of 2017, we got a chance to visit Palampur, a less explored but one of the most beautiful hill station which we have visited till now. Although we could carve out only 4 days to visit here, balancing our travel with our jobs as usual, but it turned out to be one … 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

The beautiful Andretta Pottery Studio in Palampur

Andretta Pottery

The Andretta Pottery Studio and Craft society is a beautiful place to visit in Himachal Pradesh. It is located in the heart of the artist village, Andretta. And we visited here on our trip to Palampur, Kangra Valley, India. And not just for visiting, it is one of the top places for learning pottery in … 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

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

Where to stay in Kodaikanal

Kodaikanal Resort 4

Kodaikanal is a small hill station town near dindigul district in Tamil Nadu, India. It is serene and beautiful. We have been here twice. And we can’t wait to go here once again. Actually, this hill station has a very stable weather all the year round. It’s little cold, little rainy and very stunning all the … Read more

5 lovely gardens of South India

brindavan gardens fountain

There are numerous gardens in India. Some very lovely ones are located in South India. Here I am listing the top 5 gardens of South India that I have been to personally. I loved to spend time in each one of these. All these gardens are beautiful, green, abundant in massive varieties of plant species … Read more

Shimla to Manali Road Trip – one of the most scenic in India

Shimla Manali Highway

A Shimla to Manali road trip is one of the most picturesque ones that we have taken in our life. The distance between Shimla and Manali is about 250 kms. And, theShimla to Manali road trip winds through the mighly Himalayas. So, it takes 7-8 hours to reach Manali from Shimla covering this distance. Which including stops … Read more

9 things to do in India in monsoons

I love rain, I love monsoon. So much so that I can see the clouds hover and the rain pour for hours sitting besides a window or in my balcony. I feel so cheered up and overwhelmed when it pours. And I know not everyone feels like that, but then, not everyone would have the perspective … Read more