Eden Beach Pondicherry – the only blue flag beach of Pondicherry

Eden Beach Pondicherry is one of the latest additions to the beaches of Pondicherry. And also the very first blue flag beach of Pondicherry. It is one of the newest additions to the blue flag beaches of India, getting it’s certification in 20119. And also one of the couple of blue flag beaches of India … Read more

4 Surreal must see valleys of Pahalgam Kashmir

“Agar Firdaus Bar ru-e-zamin ast, Hami ast, o Hami ast, o Hami ast” meaning : “If there’s heaven anywhere in the world, it’s here, it’s here, it’s here” Jahangir’s words echoed in my ear as I navigated winding roads up and down the mountain slopes to witness some of the most beautiful sceneries that I … 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

Janapada Loka Ramanagara – preserving the folk cosmos of Karnataka

Countless times have we crossed the Ramanagara district and Channapatna town on our multiple trips to Ooty, our trip exploring the town of Mysore and the Mysore Zoo, our trip to Coorg, when we went to Kabini and to Wayanad. But never did we get a chance to stop at Janapada Loka Ramanagara. It is … Read more

4 days Pondicherry trip itinerary

Pondicherry, renamed Puducherry and fondly called as “Pondy” by its residents – has always been the laid back contrasting beach destination to the great party scenes of Goa in India. When in the search of solitude and a relaxing vacation, heading to either Pondicherry or the beaches of Goa, particularly South Goa , is our … Read more

5 best beaches in Pondicherry

Although, Pondicherry is not as popular a beach destination as some others in India. Perhaps because it doesn’t have a party all night like scene equivalent to the beaches of Goa. Or, the beaches are not as big and serene as the beaches of Andaman. But just like the beaches of Chennai, Mahabalipuram, Mangalore or … Read more