Tag: Destination

Best Escapes South India

Best Escapes South India: Traversing between the narrow lanes of Charminar in Hyderabad, the sunny cobblestone streets of Pondicherry, museums of Trivandrum and bouldery backdrop of Hampi, I couldn’t help but think of the wonderful diversity that South India encompasses. The southern states of Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh offer an inimitable flavour […]

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 […]

The Indian Festival Calendar: Feb-March

A holiday in India can be safely expected to be brimming with wonderful vistas, architectural delights and compelling historical nuances, but there is something that adds even more fun to a trip – planning around a festival. Its best to understand the culture map of the country by visiting a destination during an important local […]

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 […]

1000 Years & Still Going Strong

The air is thick with tension for the few seconds, before a crowd erupts into a deafening cheer as the whip-lashing farmer and his buffalo dash past, creating a muddy wake around them. It takes some time for the duo to find their apt starting rhythm and then in a matter of seconds, it’s over. […]