The state of many colors: Rajasthan, on my wishlist
Without leaps of imagination, or dreaming, we lose the excitement of possibilities. Dreaming, after all, is a form of planning: Gloria Steinem As the above quote conveys, it is always…
Chennai: The charismatic coastal city of South India – Guest post
I am very excited to share my first guest post that I wrote for the Wild Book Company managed by the wonderful Lois Key. It is a photo essay on…
Devaraja Market, Mysore: a potpourri of color, customs and culture
With a penchant for exploring the native spirit and culture of a place, I stepped into the renowned Devaraja market of Mysore on my recent visit to the city. Over…
DakshinaChitra: a slice of South Indian culture and heritage
If you are a lover of heritage houses, ancient culture, folklore and traditional arts and crafts, DakshinaChitra is the place for you. Located about 25 km from the metro city…
Hooghly Imambara: grandeur of the yesteryears
An architectural masterpiece of the 19th century is the magnificent Hooghly Imbabara in the town of Hooghly situated in the state of West Bengal. Hooghly or Hooghly-Chinsura as it also…
Mysore: along a heritage trail
Easily one of the most popular tourist destinations in India, the heritage city of Mysore (recently renamed Mysuru) is synonomous with resplendent royalty, its larger than life Dasara festival, gorgeous…
The Portuguese connection: Loutolim, Goa
Think Goa and you might immediately connect with images of beaches and night life. But there is so much more to Goa than partying that you can discover in India’s…
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…