Pocket Bastar

Pocket Bastar: One of the most untreaded states of India, it was a delight to author the Bastar book for Lonely Planet. The region offers a riveting melange of dense forests, tribal culture and history. Even though the region is now fragmented by district boundaries of Kanker, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Dantewada, Jagdalpur, Sukma and Bijapur, together […]

24 Hours in Mumbai Lonely Planet UK

Be prepared to be jostled, hurried and incessantly chatted to as you soak in the trendy yet traditional vibe of Mumbai. 24 hours isn’t nearly enough time to explore all the highlights of this intoxicating city, but this whistlestop tour will help you catch the flavour of Mumbai: serene mornings by the sea, alternative cafes, crispy […]

Ganesh Chaturthi Lonely Planet Sept 2013

The frenzied and energetic celebrations of Lord Ganesha’s birthday has reached fever pitch and if you happen to be in Goa, Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh you are definitely in for a quite a treat. Ganesha, Ganpati, Vinayaga – the endearing elephant-god known by many names is believed to bring good fortune and […]

The virgin beaches of Karnataka The Alternative

While there is reticent charm in the fact that the West Coast of Karnataka has been relatively unexplored by travel buffs, it is slowly crawling up as one of the top destinations for water sports. Unperturbed by the cultural and spiritual milieu of places like Udipi, Murudeshwar and Gokarna, these adventure hideouts are tucked away […]