Telangana: A Culinary Journey
The newest addition to the southern states of India, Telangana was chiselled out of Andhra Pradesh in June 2014. The youngest addition to the Deccan region, it is wedged within Karnataka in the west, Maharashtra, Odisha and Chhattisgarh in the north, while the east and south borders are hemmed by Andhra Pradesh. Its own natural […]
111 Places in Rajasthan
The forbidding landscape of insipid browns and impregnable fortresses is often the most prevalent image visitors take away from the desert state of Rajasthan. But while these breathtaking palaces are the enduring legacy of the Rajput royals, the real soul of Rajasthan is best glimpsed off the beaten path, where amusing stories, eccentric traditions, unusual […]
Outlook Traveller Getaways
Carved out of Madhya Pradesh, barely fifteen years ago, the state of Chhattisgarh has bloomed into a riveting destination that is both topographically stunning and culturally rewarding. Etymology suggests that Chhattisgarh’s name can be traced back to its lineage of 36 feudal territories or forts that do not exist in the same form now. Chhattisgarh, […]
Pocket Ahmedabad & Gandhinagar
Ahmedabad and Gandhinagar’s streets ebb and flow with a heady brew of history, craft, local cuisine and the buzz of a developing town. Expect to be shushed by reverence in the monuments, galleries and museums that testify a majestic past and take on the loud, vibrant streets juxtaposed against these. Reserve a few days to […]
Experience Karnataka On The Road
Unique traditions, natural diversity, rich culture, architectural grandeur, majestic and awe-inspiring temples, vibrant performing arts, rolling coffee plantations and spicy cuisine – that’s Karnataka for you. Experience Karnataka: On the Road takes you on a road trip through one of the most popular states of India. This travel guide provides an overview of the vibrant […]
Bastar Dushera
Written for Chhattisgarh Tourism, this coffee table book explores the history, significance, current ambience and seasoning of different days of the Jagdalpur Dushera in Chhattisgarh. The festival is held in October, overlapping with the Navratris as a run up to the end of the festival, but is not connected to the usual legend of Lord Ram’s […]
Heritage Arc
Two thin blue capillaries can be seen on the vast map of India, fusing with each other, close to where the heart of the subcontinent lies. Allahabad is situated at this significant confluence of the Ganga and Yamuna rivers (along with the mythical Saraswati), opening the traveller to a world of mythological and spiritual wonder. […]
@ Home
Contributed to the Times of India @Home book, a repository of homestays across the country. I reviewed and wrote about the South India homestays for this book.
Temple Trips Chhattisgarh
Chhattisgarh is home to a wealth of temples, both ancient and modern, living and archaeological. Temple bells, incense, flowers, holy rivers and throngs of devotees characterize many temples in Chhattisgarh, a land of the devout. In others, the centuries have done their job, leaving behind just the essence of spirituality amid ruins and ancient carvings. […]
Summer Holidays
Contributed to the Summer Holidays Lonely Planet Guidebook for suggestions to take a break during the summers. n this book we have tried to represent the best holiday destinations from all over India, some short and convenient, some long and ambitious. It thereby allows you to choose the holiday best suited to your family needs, depending […]
Filmi Escapes
Contributed to the Filmi Escapes Lonely Planet Guidebook that takes the traveller through a Bollywood trail in different parts of the country. This is a first-time book for India! How often we must’ve wanted to travel to every place we’ve seen in the movies. The Ladakh of Aamir and Kareena in 3 Idiots, the Kasauli of […]
Best Escapes Hills
Contributed to the Best Escapes Hills book for regions in the South of India. The valleys, deserts and palm-lined beaches are all well and good, but it can get hot down there. India’s princes and British colonials long used cool mountain towns as refuges from the heat and today the hill stations still have lush forests […]