Fun with elephants at Sakrebyle Elephant Camp Shimoga

Located just 5km outside the town of Shimoga, there is an elephant camp in the name of Sakrebyle Elephant Camp. It is a well-known elephant training camp and sanctuary near Shivamogga. It is a very popular tourist destination for those interested in elephants and wildlife conservation. On the last day of our trip to Shimoga … Read more

Our beautiful weekend trip from Bangalore to Shimoga & Malnad

There are so many places to visit around Bangalore that when it comes to selecting a weekend getaway from Bangalore, it is really a tricky choice. Having been to most of the famous tourist places in South India like the hills of Coorg and Chikmagalur in Karnataka. And the princess of hill stations – Kodaikanal … Read more

A walking tour of the Mall Road Mussoorie

In October 2023, we did a 6 days trip of Uttarakhand staying in Bhimtal, exploring Nainital, moving on to enjoy a staycation in Corbett and then finally, doing a road trip from Corbett to Mussoorie via Haridwar and Rishikesh. Although we had accounted for spending 2 days in Mussorie. But, due to this being a … Read more

Gravity defied at Arthur’s Seat Mahabaleshwar

His pen fell off the cliff, but, bounced back up !! Then he threw his handkerchief, and soon it traveled back up!! Curious, he jumped down the cliff, to see if would bounce back up Do you know what happened next? Such is the story of Arthur Wallet. Who, after meeting personal tragedy, visited this … Read more

Exploring the Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves in Lonavala

Although all of us know about the world famous and UNESCO World Heritage Ajanta and Ellora Caves. But on my road trip to Maharashtra, I discovered their little version – Karla Caves and Bhaja Caves. Which I visited on my way from Mahabaleshwar to Lonavala. Let me take you with me on a journey today … Read more

Top things to do in 1 day in Nainital

On our 6 days trip across Nainital, Bhimtal, Corbett National Park and Mussoorie, we spent a day sightseeing in Nainital. Nainital is an enchanting hill town in Uttarakhand, located on the slopes of the Himalayas with a beautiful and serene lake in the centre. A beautiful “Mall Road” that comprises of several tourist attractions, shops … Read more

Our 6 days trip to Nainital Corbett Mussoorie in Uttarakhand, India

Hey readers, how have you been? We are just back from a short but refreshing 6 days trip to Nainital Corbett Mussoorie – 3 of the most popular destinations in Uttarakhand. As usual, we planned this 6 days trip to Nainital Corbett Mussoorie completely on our own. From booking the flight, cab, and the hotels … Read more

Nainital or Bhimtal which is better and where to go?

While Nainital is one of the best known tourist destinations in Uttarakhand, India. Famous for it’s enchanting lake and the views of the surrounding Himalayan peaks. At the same time, Bhimtal is a lesser known lake town almost 20km from the main town of Nainital. As the tourist footfalls in Nainital are constantly increasing year … Read more

A memorable stay at Sagar Resort Ooty

Hotel Sagar Resort Ooty

On our first trip to Ooty , we stayed in Hotel Sagar Resort (Now: La Montana Ooty). It was a memorable stay by all means. I still remember browsing intensely through various sites to get a decent hotel. We had planned our trip just one month beforehand. Although it was the monsoon period, still, most … Read more

Things to do in Punakha Valley in Bhutan – the hidden gem of the Himalayas

On our recent 7 days Bhutan trip itinerary, we stayed in Punakha for one night, apart from staying in Thimphu for 2 nights, Paro for 2 nights and Jaigaon for 1 night. To be honest with you, I had not heard much about Punakha Valley in Bhutan before my trip to Bhutan. Although I had … Read more