If you are looking for a perfect weekend gateway near Delhi, but don’t want to visit touristy crowded places, try this off-beat destination nestled in the foothills of Himalaya–Kanatal.It is situated 33 km from Mussoorie at an elevation of 8500 ft above sea level on Mussoorie-Chamba road. Splendid oak, pines, deodars, and rhododendrons (my favorite),…
Must read tips before heading Rishikesh for bungee jumping
If you are an adventure junkie or you want to challenge your own fears,then no doubt bungee jumping must be in your bucket list. But before taking that plunge, doubts start pouring in, I’m sharing my experience at “jumping heights” (India’s highest bungee point) in Rishikesh,hope these tips will help to make your adventure trip…
Ultimate guide for solo female travelers in Himachal Pradesh
Solo traveling is a liberating experience. It is not only about discovering a new place alone but also discovering self, and knowing, just how capable you are”. If you are a female and planning to travel solo since long to Himachal, here I am sharing crucial tips with my experience. Top 10 tips for solo…
What to do, when you visit Puri (Orissa) second time.
Puri, Orissa is, indeed, a place to be visited more than once.When I visited this place for the first time, I was overwhelmed by the magnanimity of lord Jagannath; the beauty of Chilka lake,the history of Konark temple, and serenity of Golden beach. In one go, this was more than I could absorb.The soul of…
Skyfull of Rhododendrons!! – Binsar Wildlife Sanctuary.
Binsar wildlife sanctuary – A PARADISE FOR BIRD WATCHERS,as most of the tourist sites mention it, but what if you fail to spot plethora of bird species because of season, time ,or for that instant, you are not an avid bird watcher. Would you still go to this place? I would, again and again…for Rhododendrons!!!…
The land of God, Goddess, Spirits and Folklore-Banjar Valley
Amidst breathless hustle bustle of daily urban life,we want to get connected with the world,but somewhere, we loose that crucial connection with self. Sometimes, you need to put a halt to all other connections in order to connect with yourself. I got this opportunity to travel to this remote village Jibhi in Himachal for one…
“PURE GOLD”- Puri Golden Beach…
When the rising sun and enormous sea playfully gush golden sand, waking up 5 am seems so worthwhile. Sunrise at beaches are always beautiful and magnificent but this golden beach compels us little more to live and little more to experience. I am certainly not a 5 am person and I had to literally drag…
Carrying the legacy forward-Gotipua dancers of Orissa!
Boys dressing up as girls, putting on makeup, and the graceful dance, intrigue many people; but for us, it’s the way to connect with Lord Jagannath, says Jitendra Nayak, a trained Gotipua dancer. 19-year-old Jitendra and his father Guru Gangadhar Nayak were kind enough to invite me to their home, as I was watching their…
Don’t just Travel India,Feel India…
INDIA, where river Yamuna is the lover of Lord Krishna, where city Banaras is older than history, where trees and mountains are soul awakening…you just can’t travel India, a part inside you become India. This country has millions of wonderful intriguing stories in every nook and corner. When you plan to travel India, imbibe its…
The worst place I have ever come across to take photographs…
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