Read about my trip to Parvada village, must-visit places in around Parvada, and Mukteshwar in Uttarakhand.Also, read my property review of Parvada Bungalows
A bohemian travel guide to the twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad, India
I convinced myself that a bohemian travel guide to the twin cities of Secunderabad and Hyderabad is needed, as this cosmopolitan city that is widely known as the ‘City of Pearls’ is more than just another place to be ticked off a traveller’s bucket list! ‘Golconda, Biryani and Charminar- ticked. Okay, I am done with …
Jammu Mahotsav – A paean to the rich culture, heritage and art of Jammu region
An invite to attend the Jammu Mahotsav 2019 popped in my inbox and I wondered what witnessing the event would be like. Well, I had never heard about this Mahotsav (festival) before nor had I seen any wide-spread social media campaign for the same. Disclaimer: I was invited by the Jammu Tourism Directorate on a …
Indian School of Hospitality (ISH) , Gurugram – A benchmark in hospitality education, tourism and culinary arts
Indian School of Hospitality(ISH) in Gurugram, India, is setting trends in the fields of hospitality and culinary arts education apart from the tourism sector, with its comprehensive curriculum and practical training methods. Here is an inside glimpse of the campus through my lens and words. Disclaimer: This is neither a sponsored post nor a press-release. …
5 must-visit places in and around Alwar on a weekend getaway from Delhi
A weekend getaway from Delhi, driving on the highway to Alwar, flooded with fields of gently swaying yellow mustard and blooming sunflowers on either side, flanked by the lush rolling mountains of the Aravallis….Bliss! And, above all, our destination, Alwar, is a rich repository of Rajput architecture and flamboyance, and a place that is the …
A self-guided vegetarian food tour of Chandni Chowk in Old Delhi
Chandni Chowk and good food go hand in hand. And, a self-guided vegetarian food tour of Chandni Chowk with family, on a Sunday, threw many surprises our way. The 400- year-old Chandni Chowk stretch was a rhapsody of vintage frames, divine flavours, mazy lanes, bygones dotted with bloodshed, ornate doors, and a cauldron of varied …
5 reasons to stay at Avani Pattaya Resort and Spa on a family vacation to Thailand
Avani Pattaya Resort and Spa is a unique destination for a family stay, on a trip to Pattaya in Thailand. Pattaya is the most favoured destination for travellers coming from around the world to Thailand. It would be surprising for many to read that there is more to Pattaya beyond the entertainment street, and, that, …
Trigart Kangra Valley Festival- An ode to the richness of Himachal Pradesh
‘Trigart Kangra Valley Festival’ read the invite, and I was a bit puzzled. I pondered over the connection between Kangra valley where the event was happening and the word Trigarth(Trigart) until a simple google search threw me off-guard. The search result made me realize how little I as an Indian knew about this ancient land of …
The curious case of my Blind Date on a family trip!
A colonial cottage cocooned in salubrious surroundings nestled amidst rolling mountains, a gentle breeze ruffling the azure waters of a nearby lake, drops of dew rolling down the waxy foliage, a window with no bars that open to these scenes and my tired palms wrapping around a warm mug of hot chocolate savouring the paradise …