India is shaped by a long and continuous civilisation — visible in its temples and townscapes, traditions, cuisines, faiths, arts and architecture.
This section gathers writing from journeys across different regions of the country, rooted in time spent on the ground and attention to context. The focus here is not only on where to go, but on how places are built and lived in — through architecture, food traditions, belief systems and local practice.
The posts range from reported features to field-based guides, and exploring cultures across India. The collection continues to expand, shaped by slow travel and sustained return.
If you are looking for recommendations on where to find street art in Secunderabad , and Hyderabad, you have to the right place. For, we have you all covered in this post on street art of the twin cities. On my recent trip to Hyderabad, I could witness a drastic change in the infrastructure of
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The JayaHe GVK New Museum inside the Mumbai CSIA(Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport) premises, narrates the story of India to its visitors through art and colours. The museum beautifully essays how Indians live and experience multiple eras at once through this country’s diversity and legacy. Not surprising that a tour of the Jaya He Museum often
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A guided tour of the Darasuram Airavateswara(Airavateswarar)temple sculptures and micro-carvings, with focus on Ardhanarisurya, Kannapar, Ganga, Saraswati statues
Darasuram Temple Sculptures: Chola Iconography and Micro-Carvings at Airavateswarar Read More »
A detailed guide to visiting Airavateswarar temple at Darasuram- one of the ‘Great Living Chola temples’, with a focus on Chola architecture, Chola sculpture and micro-carvings, and more…
I love the majestic Havelis of Rajasthan and Gujrat. These Havelis ooze with so much character and a sense of oneness when inside them. In a quest to explore the Havelis of Jhunjhunu, the gateway to the Shekhawati region in Rajasthan, we took a detour at Surajgarh, on our way back to Delhi. We were
Havelis of Kajra, Jhunjhunu – Gateway to Shekhawati region in Rajasthan Read More »
Sidhbari sits quietly on the outskirts of Dharamshala in northern India’s Himachal Pradesh, at the foot of the Dhauladhar range. Often bypassed in travel itineraries and absent from most “things to do” lists, this small village has long offered something rarer than sights—space to pause, reflect, and step away from the noise that surrounds more
Sidhbari: A Quiet Spiritual Retreat near Dharamshala Read More »