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Bastar Dushhera

A blend of both abundant natural beauty and spirituality, Bastar is Chhattisgarh’s most compelling destination. Even though the region is now fragmented by seven district boundaries, together these make the erstwhile Bastar. The region demands that you fine-tune your own rhythm to match that of the slow paced life it holds, and to immerse yourself […]

Temple Trips South India

Temple Trips South India: One of the most exciting books to research, the temples in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh threw up the most intriguing legends and fascinating rituals. It was well worth my time to meander through snaking long queues to get a peek into the many sanctums. Armed with very little spiritual inclination […]

Beach Escapes

Beach Escapes: India’s coastline covers more than 7500 kms. I was fortunate to travel along Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and contribute to the some of the beach escapes to the Lonely Planet Guidebook by the same name. Escape to a beach if you like the sun and sea breeze, fresh seafood, and your […]

Tribal Culture Chhattisgarh

Tribal Culture Chhattisgarh: In Chhattisgarh, step back a few hundred years – in the land of some of the most fabled, ancient, unique and more importantly, proudest, tribes of India. Reticent, as they are, the tribes of Chhattisgarh have stirred the interest of many travellers in the region. Veer off the main tourist circuits to […]

Short Escapes From Bengaluru

Authoring this book was a fantastic experience, as I travelled in my own backyard, reviewing a variety of destinations that made sense for the weekend traveller, off Bangalore. From soothing massages in yoga retreats to trekking solo in the dense Sholas of Coorg, this book is packed with a wide assortment. The information technology capital […]

New Year Hideouts

New Year Getaways from Bangalore Now that the earth is still spinning smoothly on its axis and its end has been averted, go ahead and plan your New Year getaway as your travel instincts please. For those who live in Bangalore, there are plenty of options to celebrate spilling over to the next year. Be […]