Hyderabad: enamour of the Old city
Often called the city of pearls, the historic city of Hyderabad is truly multifaceted. While the booming IT industry in the last decade and a half has given the name…
Pondicherry: my top 5 favorite places and things to do
The union territory of Pondicherry located in South India is one of my favorite destinations for a holiday or a quick getaway. Also called Puducherry or just Pondy, this unique…
Rangasthala, Chikkaballapur: a tryst with history
India, also referred to many a time, as the country of temples has scores of enthralling temples, many of which are over 1000 years old. It is indeed amazing that…
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…
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…
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…
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…