Pondicherry- Promenade, Auroville and the French Legacy

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Ever since we watched “The Life of Pi”, Pondicherry had always beckoned us in our hearts, and when an opportunity sprang open in the month of March in the form of a really good flight deal, we did not miss the chance and decided to pack our bags. We flew to Chennai from Delhi and then took a TNSTC bus to Pondicherry. The quaint town of Pondicherry is a gem, if you love blue seas and serene beaches. The beaches there are said to be some of the cleanest beaches in India, and blue they are; and with the moon …

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In and around Khajuraho – Love for temples and heritage

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It is difficult to imagine that a remote village not more than five kilometre across, has so much to offer. Khajuraho is cosmopolitan- young kids speaking foreign languages with ease, rooftop restaurants serving mouth-watering pizzas are only some of them. The spectacular temples (which are also UNESCO world heritage sites), the amazing eateries and the artefact shops make it a top destination in any traveler’s list. There are also adjacent places like Raneh falls and Panna National Park that cannot be missed. It was late December when we took this trip and the weather complemented our stay. Khajuraho temples are …

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Short visit to Samdrup Jongkhar: A quaint Bhutanese bordertown

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We were visiting our family in Guwahati and thought of making a day trip closeby.  Having visited several times, Shillong was not a preferred option. We were out of ideas until the guy who our parents usually hire for their trips outside the city suggested we go to Samdrup Jongkhar, a small Bhutanese town around two and half hours from Guwahati. He mentioned that though there was nothing much as compared to Thimpu and Paro but it was worth a visit.We were excited and took the trip to this town called Samdrup Jongkhar. The travel from Guwahati to Samdrup was …

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Offbeat Trip to Rishikesh: Beyond Rafting and Pilgrimage

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For most of us, a trip to Rishikesh would either mean rafting in the Ganges or going on a pilgimrage. However my last visit to Rishikesh was something beyond the two. A break from Delhi post Diwali at a location not far was the intention. Make sure whenever you are planning to go to Rishikesh to spend a lot of time with the river. Unlike other places like Haridwar or Benaras, Rishikesh has lesser crowd which worked ideally for me. If you want to spend some amazing time with the Ganges try sitting in the opposite banks of the river …

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