Tag: food

A Hissterical Find

I’ve never embraced the love for food. I only appreciate it for its sustenance quotient, but rarely peg it high on my list of things to experience when travelling. But when one talks about Taiwan and its night markets doused in the smell of sesame oil, I am the first one to volunteer for a […]

Exploring Bangalore With Toyota Liva

The familiar buzz of chatter hit me as I opened the door. Uniformed waiters flitted around busily, steel trays high above their heads, precariously balancing some of the favourites like mutton cutlets, potato smileys, baked beans, pots of tea and caramel custard. It was my umpteenth trip to this hallmark ‘true Bangalorean’ hangout for authors, […]

Food Guide

Good food is close to divinity. In Varanasi and places around, you are closer to heaven, not only because of the spiritual legacy of the region, but the mouth-watering local food. Like the region itself, the food here is a fusion of generous flavours, unabashedly rich creamy dishes and characterized by a myriad regional variations. […]

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 […]

Top 5 Places To Eat In Bangalore

The cultural amalgam of Bangalore is reflected in its variety of delicious food that the city offers. A vast choice of high-end speciality restaurants, friendly cafes and nostalgic outlets make the gastronomic journey through Bangalore truly delightful. In this excerpt from Lonely Planet’s India’s Best Escapes South India we recommend the best places to eat in Bangalore.

5 Unusual Dishes To Try In India

In a country obsessed with food, and where every region prides itself for being able to offer a range of interesting dishes, it’s hard to narrow the list down to just a few unusual ones. But we tried anyway. So, here’s a list of the five most unfamiliar dishes you won’t come across anywhere except […]

The Stalwarts of Sin – The India Tube

While the holy city of Benares can consume one with its ever looming poignant take on life and death, there are simpler adventures in the city one can choose to embark on. The variety and setting of street food, for example, is sure to take you on a gastronomic escapade. If travelling to Benares, one […]

Emerald Trail, Bhimtaal

    It is absolutely worth the arduous climb from Bhimtaal, to reach the edge of the oak forest beyond Jangali Gaon. Bordering the tall oaks stands ‘Emerald Trail’, an exquisite cottage on the highest edge of the village. The first to encounter both the chilly breeze and the warm sun of winter, the cottage […]