Sunderbans – beyond the Bengal tiger
My maiden visit to Sunderbans, the only mangrove tiger land in the world was truly memorable for more reasons than one. Bestowed with natural beauty and magnificent scenery, the national…
Indigenous creativity: Idol makers of Kumartuli
One of India’s biggest and most colorful festivals Dusshera or Durga puja is celebrated in a variety of ways in different parts of the country. The festival is a riot…
#Immunity4Growth- The Horlicks Immunity Indiblogger Meet
I attended my first ever blogger meet last Sunday, 8th May which also happened to be Mother’s Day. It was truly a memorable experience and one that I will cherish…
Kolkata: the quintessential charm of the City of Joy
On my first visit to the second largest city of India, I quickly realized that Kolkata has a charm like none other. The cultural and intellectual capital of India presents…
Amaryllis Homestay: Wayanad
Nestled in the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau, the beautiful district of Wayand in Kerala offers a plethora of options for every kind of traveler. Whether you choose wild…
Gangasagar: of holy confluence and religious heritage
Endless stretches of soft silver sand amidst clear skies and gentle winds greeted us as we approached the holy waters of Sagardwip or Gangasagar. The pristine beach waters were fairly…
Stratford-upon-Avon: a visit to Shakespeare’s birthplace
While the literary genius of William Shakespeare (April 1564 – April 23, 1616) may have left the world 400 years ago, his legacy lives on even today. His timeless comedies,…
Bhoga Nandeeshwara Temple: an ancient wonder
Located just under 60 km from Bangalore, is the remarkable Bhoga Nandeshwara temple in the quaint village of Nandi. One of the oldest temples in Karnataka, the place is located…
A culinary sojourn in Hubli
One of the oldest cuisines existing since almost time immemorial is the cuisine from the state of Karnataka. Standing seventh in terms of size in the country, diversity seems the…
Rustic scenes and rural experiences in and around Mosale
While most of my travel posts till date have been on destinations or particular attractions, this one is about some of the most simple yet insightful sights that one comes…