Floating Past a Thousand Islands and Romancing on the Dragon Legend Cruise. I have always associated cruising with romance. The idea of getting away on the waters with your special someone is fantastic – just the two of you far away from the regular life on the land. You have absolutely no responsibilities, nothing to …
I started young. As young as 17. Visiting ‘new’ places felt ecstatic. And, my version of ‘new’ was simple. No wonder how popular or lesser known it was, if I hadn’t been there before, it was ‘new’ to me. It hadn’t had to be far-off, but anything that was a plain simple ‘new’ added up …
Far-off from the Calcutta Cacophony. A Guide to the Offbeat Destinations in West Bengal. From the crowded beaches to the city chaos I’d always called home, I was somewhere lost in the Bombay buzz. The constant chase of shrugging my shoulders to fit in a jam-packed local to chasing traffic lights, my existence had somewhere …
Rajasthan to me is my ancestral home; where my forefathers probably owned havelis and palaces in their name, built greatest of all Jain temples and added prodigious value to the Marwari culture that my family breathes day and night. Therefore, a visit to Rajasthan is an annual ritual for me. In fact, I believe for …
This story begins at 15000 feet. It is about a haunted trail, a forest that calls, a mountain that shakes your soul, a lost paradise, and most importantly a trail called Dzongri-Goechala, the kanchedzonga basecamp trek. It is said to be the trail of the lost paradise of Shangri-La. It is the “mythical” land of …
Beyond the snow wrapped mountains, the colorful tales of Manali Mall Road, and the hippie vibe of Old Manali, there are trails unexplored. One may conveniently believe that Rohtang Pass is Manali’s peak hype, except for which it is not. The best way to explore the soul of any place is to see it with …
Leh-Ladakh is usually famous amongst the bikers for its scenic routes and adventures. One must do that if you have 10-15 days (or 2 weeks) to spare. But if you belong to the working class and you travel based on the number of leaves per year, don’t you worry! You can still do Ladakh just …
Leh-Ladakh is probably one of the highest settlements in India; where nature will welcome you in its purest form. Once you get here, you will probably forget the worldly pleasures that you find in mobile phones and television screens and instead will choose to sit back and tune into nature. Not convinced? Let me give …
