Resort Terra Paraiso Goa

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We stayed in Resort Terra Paraiso Goa on our first trip to Goa, India. And what a memorable stay it was!! This was the first time we went to Goa. And we didn’t know what to expect. All we knew was it was another beach destination, a favorite in India as well as amongst foreign tourists. … Read more

A week long Goa vacation – self planned

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Goa vacation – a fancy for everyone in India and so many abroad. And why not. Goa is one place which doesn’t disappoint anyone. It has got something for everyone. Although we have been to several weekend getaways from Bangalore, including a trip to Coorg, Chikmagaluru, Wayanad, visiting Ooty in the monsoons season, and Kodaikanal at … Read more

Romancing Ooty in the monsoons

Ooty In Monsoons

You might be wondering, why to a hill station like ooty during the monsoons month in India? We normally tend to head to hill stations in winters to enjoy the cold or summers to get a respite from the heat. Initially, this trip to Ooty just happened for me in the monsoons. Since, it was … Read more

A day in the royal city of Mysore / Mysuru

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We went on a day trip from Bangalore to Mysuru / Mysore in July 2010. And  why not, it was very a well spent day. Mysore is a major weekend getaway from Bangalore. Since, it is conveniently located at a driving distance of 2.5 hours from Bangalore. The place has all the different flavors of … Read more

3 days in Kodaikanal – Princess of Hill stations

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We have been to most of the popular weekend getaways, like Coorg, Chikmagaluru, Wayanad, Ooty, Munnar, Alleppey, Kumarakom, Mahabalipuram, Yercaud, Pondicherry, Mysore, Kabini, Hampi, Badami, Halebidu etc. But we still fondly remember our first trip from Bangalore to Kodaikanal. This post is about how we spent those 3 days in Kodaikanal. Hills and mountains always keep fascinating … Read more

Our Mysore zoo trip from Bangalore

Mysore Zoo

Once upon a time zoo used to be last on our list of places to visit anywhere. After all, what’s in a zoo, 90% of the same old animals in the same colors. But now, where ever we go, zoo always is on top of our list. In conclusion, having a toddler really changes things !! … Read more

How best to spend 4 days in Udaipur

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During our Rajasthan trip, in the year 2016,  we spent 4 days in Udaipur. After spending 3 days in Jaipur visiting Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh Fort, Jal Mahal, Chokhi Dhani, Hawa Mahal, Jantar Mantar, Jaipur Palace etc. But we must admit, the 4 days in Udaipur were the most beautiful days of our travel. Although, we … Read more

10 reasons to visit Chokhi Dhani Jaipur

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Chokhi Dhani Jaipur is an ethnic village style resort in Jaipur. One must have good reasons to visit Chokhi Dhani Jaipur, as why would one want to visit a resort in a historical city. In fact on our trip to Rajasthan in 2016 also, we first spent 3 days in Jaipur visiting Amer Fort, Nahargarh Fort, Jaigarh … Read more

A scenic drive from Cochin to Munnar

Cochin (Kochi) to Munnar road trip is one of the most beautiful and scenic road trips in India that we have taken so far. We went to the beautiful hill station of Munnar in November 2010. As a part of this trip, we flew over to Cochin from Bangalore. Then, we embarked on a road trip … Read more

6 Must see places in Munnar, Kerala

Munnar, Kerala

Munnar is a hill station town located in Idukki district of Kerala, one of the southern states in India. It is situated in the lush green mountain ranges of the western ghats. The name “Munnar” literally means “Three Rivers”. One can reach Munnar most conveniently from Cochin, Kerala. And the drive from Cochin to Munnar … Read more