India is a highly diverse country in terms of people, culture, language, and food. But the list does not end there. In terms of geology, resources, and its terrain, the country has almost all of the conditions – normal and extreme – within its boundaries. But even with this immense availability, there are several restrictions …
Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious – a sophisticated word I picked up while watching the musical Mary Poppins. Until now, I never thought I would use this word as I have never had the chance that deemed fit for the usage. But what’s so special about this one-day trip to Phuket? The emerald waters of the Andaman Sea or …
Work – a tiring torpid routine most of us continue doing week in, week out dispassionately to make ends meet, all the while accumulating more wealth for the corporate overlords! Although this definition of work does not apply for all, it is how I define a nine-to-five job. Added to the heavy workload, it was …
After weeks of routine corporate work, spending a weekend at the city going to a mall, watching movies, or playing FIFA inside closed walls does not work for me. To break the cycle, I often prefer traveling to secluded hamlets, offbeat hill stations, or even historically rich village that have not been influenced by the …
In Karnataka, the Sharavati river serves as a primary source of freshwater to the surrounding districts. Spanning approximately 100 kilometers, it is one of the few east to west flowing rivers in India. And the river basin has been declared as a wildlife sanctuary, as it is a natural habitat for multifarious wild animals. Some …
“Nature is not a place to visit. It is home.” Realizing the words by Gary Snyder is a blissful and inclusive experience that hauls us back to our roots. Jawadhu Hills is one such place to be less explored by the general population. Although there are scattered tribal settlements throughout the Jawadhu Range, there barely …
Chennaivaasis (Inhabitants of the Chennai city) often complain about the lack of scenic getaways, which can be explored within a day. I would like to argue that if only people were willing to take their chances to explore offbeat spots, will they ever get the opportunity of visiting a place like Alamparai Fort. It is …
Kollimalai (Kolli Hills in English) is a hill station located in Tamil Nadu’s Namakkal district, which is less popular among the tourists compared to the likes of Ooty, Kodaikanal, and Yercaud. As a result, the location is less crowded and still upholds its natural charm devoid of the commercial incursion. That is a boon for …
