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

Tulip Gardens of Kashmir – Asia’s largest Tulip gardens

Gardens and flowers have been the best refreshing and relaxing things since time unknown. The numerous Mughal Gardens of Kashmir, the beautiful gardens inside the forts & palaces of Rajasthan like Amer Fort, Udaipur Palace and Nahargarh Fort and numerous Gardens of South India including those we visited on our trip to Ooty and Kodaikanal, … Read more

A tryst with snow on the Gulmarg Gondola in Kashmir

    “Snow ke chances hain” (There is chance of snowfall) Muttered our driver, with a little drama, taking one palm out of his window and feeling the air like a pro weather expert. Although, we tried to keep our hopes in control, I couldn’t help but wish for his words to come true. And … Read more

Ooty Tour : A perfect 5 days Ooty trip itinerary

Ooty is rightly called the “Queen of Hill Stations”. Having been there 4 times already, we are still surprised to discover a new side of Ooty with every trip we do here. After our most recent trip to Ooty this time, we decided to pen down for our readers a perfect 5 days Ooty trip … Read more