Top places to visit in Coorg in one day

places to visit in Coorg

Looking for the top places to visit in Coorg in one day? Coorg or Kodagu district in Karnataka is well known for it’s beautiful landscapes, dense reserve forests, waterfalls and wildlife. Although, during our stay in South India, we have visited several weekend getaways and beautiful destinations over the weekend like exploring the ancient ruins in … Read more

Things to do in Doodhpathri Valley Kashmir – the heaven on earth

” If there’s heaven anywhere on earth – it is here, it is here, it is here !!!”  I am sure you must have heard this about Kashmir, the famous slogan by the famous emperor Jahangir. And of course there is no exaggeration here. But, on my trip to Kashmir, as I navigated through the … 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

Kharbandi Monastery – A complete guide to a beautiful Buddhist Temple in Phuentsholing

“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

A virtual tour of the Punakha Dzong – the second largest fort of Bhutan

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

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

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

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

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