Travel List

If the Indian Railways were an insect, they would be Dragonfly. Carefree and whimsical, they are not affected by perishable concepts of punctuality or dependency. They operate to fulfil their own higher aspirations, to stand as proof that mysterious powers still run the Universe. We could number the

My mornings started with repeated enquiries about the status of my lemonade from Maa. I usually reduced the frequency of my ‘casual strolls’  to the kitchen, after receiving disappointing glares from my mother, in self-defence. Almost all mornings were spent complaining about Krishna Aunty, who

When one gets sick of the air-conditioned offices and the same old routine of trying to escape the heat at all times of the day, a getaway is much needed. And there’s no better way to do that than to head to the beautiful hills of northern India. While there are several hill destinations within [&

Dehradun has been a holiday destination for years. The beautiful surroundings and its proximity to the hills have been major advantages for this city. The gorgeous spots of Rishikesh and Mussoorie are not too far from here, and Dehradun too has unique experiences for its guests. About 6-7 hours away

Raju uncle is an amusing man. He is healthy-eating papa of two, and travelling isn’t the entertainment of his choice. If I were to live like him, I would play the Sitar and spend my days showering my love on the flooring climbers paying their annual visit to my garden. I would start my mornings [&

With nostalgia in her voice, my mother narrated endless tales from her journey to places like Khajiar, Dalhousie, Dharamshala, Shimla, Kullu, Manali, Rohtang; and I grew 21 dreaming of them. The lush green fields, the mountains, the endless sky, the stars kissing snow-capped hills were all very mesm

There’s something about summer. The transition from spring to summer brings the traveller in us out of hibernation. Maybe it’s the nostalgia of those vacation weeks in school, or the promise of breaking away from the routine and doing all those things we’ve dreamt of all year. It is truly a ma

Puri is one of the Char Dhams in India. The four pilgrimage sites including Badrinath, Dwarka, Puri and Rameswaram are considered highly sacred by Hindus. Its popularity as a religious destination brings large numbers of devotees to this city throughout the year. Apart from Puri’s age-old temp

Nestled in the lush green folds of the Palani Hills in Tamil Nadu, Kodaikanal is spread across the scenic Western Ghats at an altitude of 7,200 feet. This hill station offers visitors a unique mix of nature and culture. Its wooded slopes, rolling hills, scenic waterfalls and lakes come together to p

No spiritual journey in India is complete without making a stopover at Haridwar in Uttarakhand. The place where the holy river Ganga meets the Indo-Gangetic Plains, Haridwar is home to various Hindu temples and ghats by the river, dating back several centuries. Frequented by millions of devotees aro