Colour And Valour
In the urban context, sports in India starts and ends with cricket! Fortunately this seemingly pervasive sentiment remains confined only to cities! Out in far flung destinations of the country there is more at stake; honour, team spirit and most of all, tradition. Away from the world of controversies and TRPs, strapping young men are […]
Ever Been To Crab Island?
Elusively tucked away about 22 kms from Cochin, is Njandu Kadu or the Backwater Crab Island. Patronized by heavy weight travelers from all over the world and yet pretty obscure even to the locals, the ‘island of coconut groves’ is a spectacular treat. Strips of coconut groves intermingled with thickly foliaged canals from a 36 […]
Battlefield Punnamada
As the small town ofAlappuzhabids adieu to the resilient but cathartic monsoon rains, it embarks on the next arduous display of determination in the month of August – The Nehru Snake Boat Race. Peg the bone-drenching rain versus the grit of the oarsmen of the race and you would struggle to establish the stronger contestant. […]
Mahe: Waiting To Be Discovered
“There are no beggars in Mahe,” a gleeful Tayil Sadanandan erupts amidst the noise of the rain on my already weather-assaulted umbrella. Struggling to have someone speak to me in detail, Sadanandan made my second attempt at Mahe absolutely worthwhile.
Fight Clubs Of Varanasi
Faith and fitness have always found common ground in Varanasi. In its traditional ‘gymnasiums’ or kushti akharas along the ghats, wrestlers continue to practise millennia-old moves with single-minded devotion.
The Mountains Rise Again
The hike from Dehradun to Mussoorie was always an easy one. It took only four hours if you started the climb from behind Shahenshah Ashram with pit stops like the big flat rock at the edge of the mountain just before Jharipani and the teashop at Barlow Ganj.
Tripura
Still inching slowly towards creating a spot for itself on the travel map of the Northeast, Tripura remains pleasantly away from tourist clichés. Running to its own rhythm, for those going solo, it is as offbeat as it gets
Punjab
Long fabled amongst travellers for its serene Golden Temple, langars at scenic gurudwaras, authentic farm-stays and delicious street food, Punjab could be the highlight of this new year for your solo wanderings
Nagaland
Explore this land where folklore is an essential part of life, where age-old traditions still come alive during festivals. Nagaland is perfect to get lost in if you are disappearing alone
Mizoram
A significant departure from the ordinary, Mizoram is yet to become entirely travel savvy. Waterfalls, tiger reserves and trekking trails woo lone travellers with some of the most magnificent landscapes
Manipur
A departure from the mundane itineraries, book yourself a ticket to Manipur if an untrodden path is what your heart desires. Walk through the Buning meadow or visit local markets, this is a soloist’s dream
Maharashtra
If you want to oscillate from the manic city bustle to secret beaches and a ludicrous amount of greenery, sample the wonders of Maharashtra as a solo traveller. It leaves with you with one feeling—When will I be back?