Turning back the clock
Mohammed Iqbal and I balanced ourselves precariously on the wooden plank—each assigned to an edge. Him more confident than me, given that an old strip of wood wasn’t the best place to listen attentively to stories that were about to unfold. Right above my head, the clock made its presence felt with an unvarying “tick […]
The Unreal And Bewitching Hampi
Dissected by the brown capillary called Tungabhadra that winds around the boulder-strewn terrain of Hampi the town has the ability to infuse a copious amount of laziness in you. That’s exactly what happened to me on the first day of my visit. I sat at the edge of the lowermost-tiered cemented platform of the Mango […]
Girlsatdhabas
Quoted in Indian Express on an article on the widely read #Girlsatdhabas Tumblr initiative by girls from Pakistan. “Delhi-based travel writer Supriya Sehgal has stopped by at countless dhabas in states such as Chhattisgarh, Uttar Pradesh, Jammu and Kashmir and Rajasthan. “I always choose dhabas because of the rich local flavours,” says the 33-year-old. “Most importantly, […]
Following The Solo Trail
Featured in an article on solo travelling, in the Spectrum, Tribune. “As a solo traveller, it’s exciting to meet others who share the love of exploring one’s own country, regardless of any gender bias”, says Supriya Sehgal. As one half of the duo that leads Photography OntheMove — a travel-photography initiative of the Bangalore based […]
Between Hills And Sea
Decidedly the most well-located metro for accessible weekend getaways, Bengaluru is a treat for those who drive. Silvery-grey highways take off in all directions, ferrying travellers to dense national parks, coffee-bush draped hills, breezy corniches and crumbling atmospheric temple towns. From a robust inventory of destinations that lie less than 400km away, I knew exactly […]
Bengaluru To Pollachi: Beating The Heat
Tamil Nadu? In this heat?” My mother questioned my seemingly ludicrous pick for a weekend break from Bengaluru in June last year. After all, April and May are the region’s hottest months, with June bringing a few relieving showers. The best time would have been from November-February. What I had held back—to surprise her later—was […]
Foot Notes: Street Theatre
It’s one of the best ways to experience the architecture and culture of a city. Walk along some of India’s most interesting streets on these five heritage walks.
How To Spend Your Time In Cochin
Kochi, or Cochin, is certainly the most captivating of the not-quite-islands around the large Keralan coastal conurbation, and district, of Ernakulam.While Ernakulum proper is largely residential with lots of traffic, Kochi and its Fort Kochi and Mattancherry neighbourhoods are more laidback. As a tourist, this is where you are likely to spend your time.
Hampi
The surreal landscape of Hampi and Anegundi is not just a reminder of the formidable empire of the Vijaynagara Kingdom. The towns, hold within them, a trail of more than 83 monuments, a bear sanctuary and fascinating spots for bird watching, ancient cave paintings amongst other sight seeing options. The mighty Tungabhadra River cuts across […]
Best Hacks To Survive An Indian Festival
To immerse yourself completely in any Indian festival can be quite an experience, one that people cross the mighty seas for. But no one wants to be left overwhelmed, fighting for air to breathe, and without a place to call home for the night. Here are some tricks every wise traveller should know about when […]
Sandboxed With Genius
Featured in Deccan Chronicle as one of the Top Ten out of the box thinkers and innovators in Bangalore, as part of the Sandbox, India team.
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.