Chikmagalur

It’s not often that a smuggling legend becomes the most important historic and natural lineage to a destiantion. But that’s exactly what happened when a 17th century Sufi pilgrim, Baba Budangiri, tucked away seven seeds of coffee in his belt, when returning from Mecca. He came back and sprung them on the fertile hills of […]

Gypsy Rain

Dotted with countless black umbrellas, the journey to bekal from cannonore in a local bus is breathtaking on a bonedrenching rainy day.This unassuming little town offers along with incospicious delights.

Kanadukathan

I grudgingly woke up to the vigorous shaking of my shoulder by the conductor and groggily dragged myself out of the bus. In no time I was being ushered hastily in the car for a bumpy ride along the dusty road from Karaikudi to the small town of Kanadukathan.

Discovering local-ness in India

Check Out from Hotels and Resorts The last half a decade has seen some radical changes in the notion of travel in India. While backpacking, single travel, ethically motivated travel and other such concepts have gained momentum with a wide audience, a much needed concept has brewed slowly but surely in some states of our […]

Aranyakam Homestay, Wayanad

Camouflaged by 30 acres of lush coffee plantations and pleasantly tucked away from the main road, Aranyakam Homestay is a haven for those looking to be in the middle of green and peaceful environs. Almost a century old typical Hindu Kerala house, renovated into a comfortable stay, still maintains its old world charm with large […]