Tag: weekend getaway

In search of the ‘big five’

Bengaluru was just about recovering from a stifling summer. There had been a dribble of rain, but the city was already pockmarked with puddles. People took to social media to express their love for the rains—photographs of windowpanes dripping with water, with lyrical quotes to match. There’s no fun, however, in splashing one’s way through […]

Delhi To Jayalgarh: Skirting The Alaknanda

A rock track blaring on the music system, incessant grumbling for a cup of tea and a holler for a temple stop for good luck miraculously synthesized into a soothing hum once the entire family had wiggled into comfortable zones, both in the car and in their heads. It was a rare occasion—three generations of […]

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 […]

Temple Trips South India

Temple Trips South India: One of the most exciting books to research, the temples in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh threw up the most intriguing legends and fascinating rituals. It was well worth my time to meander through snaking long queues to get a peek into the many sanctums. Armed with very little spiritual inclination […]

Short Escapes From Bengaluru

Authoring this book was a fantastic experience, as I travelled in my own backyard, reviewing a variety of destinations that made sense for the weekend traveller, off Bangalore. From soothing massages in yoga retreats to trekking solo in the dense Sholas of Coorg, this book is packed with a wide assortment. The information technology capital […]