The trip to Mongolia is definitely the road less travelled . It is a country of incredible natural beauty that still preserves the traditional nomadic way of life. We travelled to Mongolia on the Trans-Siberian rail route from Russia, catching a train that took us from far eastern Siberia to Mongolia’s capital Ulaanbaatar, The Mongolian […]
Cruising Along the Brahmaputra
Having been born and brought up in the gateway city of North East India – Guwahati still evokes images of the mighty Brahmaputra river meandering through much of the city and of those joyful days when as kids we would play beach cricket on the sandy stretches of the river bank every winter. There was […]
Orchha: Travel Tales
Christmas time has weather appropriate to the occasion. In the early dawn, there’s fog all around and wisps of mist loiter over the ground. The mornings are too chilly for sane beings. However, when sun-god arrives in his chariot it is all a clear, bright, promising day. Generally speaking, this is a good time for […]
Me time in Coorg: Travel Tales
I want to share my lovely “Me Time’ as I call it the most introspective journey of my life. It started as a fleeting thought since my son and husband had a trip to UAE, my daughter was busy with IELTS and me …..well!!! Honestly a “soul connection”, as I would call it, suggested a […]
Adventurous Road trip…
Generally speaking, road trips are fun. Especially after the traffic snarls of Lucknow and daily commute on chaotic roads, highways are a great relief. This time around we planned a road trip to Bandhavgarh Tiger Reserve in Madhya Pradesh.Our route guide to the destination was quintessentially the GPS. Well… so far so good, we chose to […]
Guide to travelling solo
Guide to travelling solo in India: Female edition The world is indeed astonishing, don’t you agree? India, being an incredible country is known to be a land of wonders. Including its assorted natural and city scenes, rich cultures and cuisines, India is a country that never fails to surprise. However, at the same time, it […]
My best travel story- Krabi tales
My best travel story goes back to our before lockdown days when we were in Krabi for our annual holiday. Sounds like an annual ritual. Isn’t it? We got back and for days I walked like a penguin with both my legs and my hands spread apart. The reason, I went kayaking with my family in Krabi. Normally I don’t participate in such […]
Unforgettable moments- Switzerland
Mountainous, efficient Switzerland is one of Europe’s most appealing destinations. Wedged neatly between Germany, Austria, France, and Italy, Switzerland borrows what’s best from its neighbors—and adds a healthy dose of chocolate, cowbells, and cable cars. Fiercely independent and decidedly high-tech, the Swiss stubbornly hold on to their quaint traditions, too. Switzerland’s best attraction might just be […]
Rishikesh Travelogue
rihikeshWe were confused – besides being perplexed at the ambiguity of our purpose to travel to different places, our choices have given us exuberant highs and abysmal lows. Exploring new places widened our worldview and made us sensitive but has also induced occasional fatigue.For us, going out is a quest, not knowing what the Holy […]
Jharkhand- a New Experience Dam Marvels
When you think of a plateau, beautiful lakes, gushing waterfalls are far from your thoughts. jharkhand Chotanagpur plateau covering Jharkhand is a storehouse of minerals but it has hidden beauties of nature, helped by some manmade projects. Multipurpose dams were being built all over the world and came to India with a Second Five-year plan? […]