Come 2022, Doha would be on top travel destinations – courtesy FIFA world cup but for many business travelers, it will continue to remain as one of the most visited layover destinations. Doha is the capital city of one of the wealthiest nations of the world – so technically it has to be beautiful and… Read More 48 hours in Doha
2020 was unique for all of us in many ways and I am sure most of us have emerged from it as a better version of self. We satiated our urge for travel by exploring food from world over – yes it does include dalgona coffee 🙂
NOTE: Updated 2 Jan 2021 hoping this post becomes irrelevant ASAP 2020 has been a pretty dull year for all of us. We spent most of our time of the year in attending zoom calls, figuring things out at home and hoping for a quicker release of vaccine. Like most of you, I also wanted… Read More All FAQs for travel to UAE in COVID times
It was a Diwali long weekend, and since we were not visiting our family – don’t judge me 😀 – we planned a long weekend trip to Kerala. Kochi was the first leg of the trip. We planned our stay around Fort Kochi, which takes about an hour and a half from the airport. As… Read More A day well spent at Kochi
Much has been said about the most underrated travel destination of South Aisa – Sri Lanka. I am sure you might have gone through a lot of travel blogs but before you even decide to go, there few things that you must know which might be a deal maker or breaker. Are the points which… Read More Sri Lanka: Things to know before you go
Not all us of know that there is a beautiful bird sanctuary just 3 hours ride from Delhi. Keoladeo National Park, as it is officially known, hosts thousands of rare and endangered species of birds. Visiting Bharatpur was on my list for a long time but owing to the seasonal nature of the park, things… Read More Bird's paradise – Bharatpur bird sanctuary
Hampi – a mere name of this beautiful city sends thousand emotions running down the memory lane. Never had I ever thought that a ruined city would be so beautiful that ever since I came from there, I have been planning my next trip. There is absolutely no place like Hampi. One person established this… Read More A one-stop guide to Hampi
Watching a rocket launch is every science student’s dream and I am no exception. From last one years, I shifted my base to Chennai – working for a startup and whenever I move to any new city, I look for nearby destinations to visit. One of my long-awaited wishes was to witness a rocket launch… Read More Witness rocket launch in Sriharikota, India
Has the thought of weekend camping ever occurred to you but then you rebuffed it thinking it to be impossible plan due to many reasons like safety, food, or sanitation? If the answer is yes !!! Well, then its time that you plan it ASAP because Mumbai gives you plenty of those options: Prabalgarh (Prabalmachi… Read More 3 Best weekend camping site near Mumbai to pitch you own tent
The one single trek in India which always on the top of the list for every trekking enthusiast is Chadar trek. I remember, when I fist through of trekking back in 2012, I googled most beautiful trek in India and Chadar was there on the top of every blog post. An why should it not… Read More Why will I never go on Chadar trek and neither should you
“Are you sure about this?” “Is it safe?” These are some of the questions which were asked to us when we planned our trip cum trek in Kashmir. With regular incidents of stone pelting and the unprecedented killing of a tourist, even we were sceptical but then we had already decided and there was no… Read More Srinagar – Capital of Paradise
Kheer Ganga (3050 meters) lies at the extreme end of Parvati valley and the last inhibited village while trekking to pin valley via Pin-Parvati pass. Kheerganga’s panoramic skies and vast greenery are a much-needed delight to the trekker’s eyes and especially the tired legs. It is a holy place with a hot water spring, a… Read More Kheerganga: because the story of endurance should be a beautiful one
It was the time of much needed break between two jobs and interestingly it happened in the middle of the Indian winters. A road trip of Himachal immediately crossed my mind but than since I had I was basically , I thought why not do it with public mode of transport. Getting my brother, Aakash… Read More A road tip of 1800 km in just 6 days in HRTC – The Lifeline of Himalayas
We go lengths to experience the most magical sunsets. I have been very fortunate to see the two most satisfying ones in the capital of paradise, Srinagar. Lets first talk about the two contrasting sunset which I witnessed at Dal Lake. The first one on a rainy cloudy day when the golden hue of the… Read More Sunsets in the paradise
Want to spend a extended weekend in Konkan with your extended family of close friends in a comfortable bungalow and don’t want to pay a bomb? Well, I have got you covered here. Madhur Smirti, a beautiful spacious 3 BHK house with large garden is perfect destination to unwind for a group. We stumbled upon… Read More A quaint bungalow in the heart of Konkan
Planning a trip to Sri Lanka from India? Confused about the exchanges? Well, you are not alone, I also faced same dilemma and learned from my mistakes. Hence this thing deserves a separate blog post. Never exchange INR to SLR You read it right, never convert Indian currency to Sri Lankan currency, no matter how… Read More Money exchange – INR to Sri Lankan Rupees – Best Ways
Sri Lankan tourist visa is one of the easiest to get if you are an Indian even easier than Bhutan (where you don’t need a visa but the process is tedious). There are two way to get Sri Lankan tourist visa ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization): Visa issued is a 30-day, double entry visa, issued to… Read More Tourist VISA for Sri Lanka
I am sure most of you are not aware that there are hundreds of hostel accommodations available in India and not just only Zostel. I have nothing against Zostel, in fact, I have massive respect for them for staring the hosteling revolution in India but let us not make them “thanda matalab Coca-Cola” of the hostel… Read More A brief review of Indian Hostels I have been to
Hampi is backpacker’s paradise as most of the accommodations have cropped up keeping a backpacker’s requirements in mind. And if you think such no-frills accommodations are not your cup of tea, then you should probably look for a stay in Hospet city itself but if you up for it then welcome to Hampi. River Tungabhadra… Read More Staying in Hampi simplified
I got an overwhelming response on dos and don’ts for solo traveler series. Continuing it, here is a comprehensive list for Kashmir Valley: Dos Kashmir is paradise on earth for some reason and Kashmiris are as much creditable for this as much as the mother nature is. Having said that let us not forget that… Read More Kashmir – Dos and Don’ts for a solo traveller
I have had multiple emails/message regarding what to carry on a winter trek and every time I end up sending the image of one ready list form my diary. Well, not anymore. This lazy guy has taken out time to list them down here for everyone’s usage: No compromise List: A good bag pack (Decathlon… Read More Things to carry on your winter trek in the Himalayas
Dal Lake While you were planning your trip to Kashmir, wasn’t deciding which houseboat to stay on, one of the most difficult choice to make especially when everything seemed so nice? Well, you are not alone. I also faced the same issue and not a single blog could address this issue. So I decided to… Read More The anatomy of houseboat stay in Dal Lake / Nigeen Lake
This is one of the biggest dilemmas for a trekker – Selecting organized trekking companies or experienced locals for the next trek. Well, there is no easy answer but this, however, needs a discussion. Since I have used the services of YHAI, Indiahikes, Renok, Adventure Nation and many locals, I will present some hard hitting… Read More Choosing a trekking guide – local guides Vs organizing companies in the Himalayas
Jaisalmer, the golden city embodies the spirit of Rajasthan. It has everything the state has to offer: magnificent fort, an endless stretch of sand dunes, mouthwatering food, colorful atmosphere and of course warm-hearted people. Here, I present you personally curated 3-day itinerary for Jaisalmer. For ease, I have taken the starting point to be Delhi… Read More Three days itinerary for Jaisalmer
I have been to numerous hill stations in India to be qualified enough to claim that Landour is like no other. Landour is like a childhood love that will bring a smile on your face every time you think of it. It is one of nature most beautiful paintings discovered by British and well preserved… Read More Landour – the most beautiful memory of nothingness
A cloakroom is something that every traveler need once a while and becomes a necessity in cities where you are just transiting You certainly can’t take your baggage everywhere. Well here are the lists of place in Mumbai where you drop your baggage at a very reasonable rate: Chhatrapati Sivaji Maharaj Airport, Mumbai International terminal: Near… Read More Cloakrooms in Mumbai
Traditionally mountaineering movies has always been made as documentaries. I guess, North face (a German movie) broke this trend and Everest (2015) gave genre of mountaineering movies an IMAX status. For me the mountaineering movies are holy inspiration and careful remainder that hiking is not a child’s play. I may never be able to accomplish… Read More Five mountaineering movies that you must watch
No matter how many times you go to Goa, there is always something new in the offering. No, I am not talking about some secluded beach. How about an island in the middle of the river in Goa? Mind boggling, right! Let me introduce a local secret – Divar. It is the second largest island… Read More GOA 3.0: Divar Island – A local secret of Goa
DOs Travel as light as possible: The more you travel light, the easier it becomes for you to travel. Moreover, we always tend to pack much more than what actually is required or used by us on the trip. You don’t need to do that is Spiti, so pack your stuff wisely. Travel during season… Read More Spiti – Dos and Don’ts for a solo traveler
1. Ranger roll packing This is something which I learned during my trek with Indiahikes, they call it ranger roll which nothing but Army roll. The ranger roll not only optimizes the space but also keeps clothes crease & wrinkle free. Click here to view Since I am very lazy to do all this, I… Read More 5 trekking hacks that you must know
A detailed travelogue of Kedarkantha winter trek… Read More Kedarkantha winter trek
Four friends embark on a journey of great western Australian road trip. From exploring some of the pristine beaches and tasting wines from about 4-5 vineyards, from visiting cheese factory to drooling in the chocolate factory, we did it all and that too in a self driven caravan, where we slept, ate, cooked, bathed and camped all in our 9 days trip to South Western Australia… Read More Best of South-West Australia – 9 days travelogue on a caravan
Walpole has large forest cover and its vegetation mostly include karri, Marri and Tingle trees. These trees are giants, towering up to 75 meters tall with a diameter of 25 meters. Giants right? And there is an army of them. You know whats even better, the authorities have built a massive suspension structure among these forest… Read More Valley of Giants
This was my first cave experience and trust it was something out of this world. Don’t trust me? Here are some pictures of the Jewel cave: In case you are awed by the pictures, let me tell you that I have not done even 1% justice to the place. And there are many such caves in… Read More The magical jewel cave
It was my 27th birthday and a long weekend. Although I never plan my birthday, I always wish that I must spend it somewhere away from the city. Being aware of this fact my brother and my friends always plan something or the other (Last year I was in Spiti :P). So, I was expecting… Read More Road trip to Nashik vineyards and Bhandardara
Albany is one the most beautiful cities I have ever been to. It is blessed some of the most stunning beaches of the southern hemisphere: beaches with turquoise water, white sand, large waves, and huge rocky terrain cutting through the ocean. Picture perfect !!! Albany has three nature reserves and Two People’s Bay is the… Read More Two Peoples bay
Perth, the capital city of Western Australia was our gateway to Australia. The occasion was the minutely planned 10 days road trip to South West Australia. We kept just 2 days for this beautiful city: we underestimated it! Perth is a small laid-back city but at the same time contributes close to 10% to the Australian… Read More The wonderful city of Perth
Albany was our second destination on our road trip to South Western Australia. The weather was gloomy when we arrived but it gradually started clearing up from the next day. Thank heaven 🙂 Before coming to this town, I picturized it as a small town with colonial era structures and a couple of pretty beaches.… Read More Cute little town of Albany
In 2013, I had watched this beautiful movie “Lootera” based on O. Henry’s story The Last Leaf and directed by Vikramaditya Motwane. Two things which I really loved the movie was Pakhiits cinematography and its dialogues. One particular dialogue which got stuck in mind and which motivated me to see Chandratal was a lovely conversation… Read More Chandratal
At 1098 meters, Bluff Knoll is the highest peak of South-Western Australia and third highest in Western Australia. Sound fascinating right? ‘Highest peak’. Well, its not that difficult as it sounds but it is certainly the most spectacular peaks in Western Australia. Important information Length: 6km (return) Time: 3-4 Hours Level: Easy to Moderate Best period:… Read More Hiking Bluff Knoll
Congratulations on your decisions to travel Australia. Here is a comprehensive post on how to get your Australian tourist visa in India How and where to apply? The only mode of for application is through VFS centers. You cannot apply online, you (or your travel agent) will have to visit one the VFS centers and… Read More Australian tourist visa for Indians
Kaza is the headquarters of Spiti and located at 3750 meters from sea level. It is laid back town and will compel you to adapt to its speed. In no time you would start planning your next trip (may during the harsh winters as well) or even settle down there. Reaching Kaza The only way… Read More All about Kaza
In my Spiti road trip, one thing that stood out was my stay at this Namsey homestay. This was one of the best homestay experience I ever had – a home away from home. Run by Dr. Suresh and his family, the homestay is located near helipad in the very small but incredibly beautiful city… Read More Namsey Homestay – Home away from home
Congratulations on your decision to visit Spiti Valley. You are definitely up for some amazing times of your life. Travel via Shimla – Kinnaur – Spiti – Manali Route This route has many advantages over Manali – Spiti route but the foremost one which I can think of is acclimatization. The NH 22 provides a… Read More Planning Spiti – Things to keep in Mind !!!
Diu, the tiny island with an amazing tourism advertisement and equally awesome tourism website, is tucked beneath Gujarat’s Kathiawar coast and fairly hidden from tourism map of India. Calma de Ilha as they call it in Portuguese is absolutely opposite to its twin brother Daman in terms of serenity. Mostly pronounced together but they are geographically… Read More Calma de Ilha – Diu
Spiti Valley road trip is my first road trip in the dry regions of northern Himalayas. Like most of you, I also faced a moral dilemma of Spiti or Ladakh and honestly it wasn’t that hard decision. I always like to travel in lesser touristy parts, so went ahead with Spiti. Next comes the harder… Read More Spiti Circuit in 9 Days – Detailed Travelogue !!!
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