Kargil, The Beautiful Apricot Valley Shrouded in Obscure Mist: a Photo Essay
A photo blog depicting the best of Kargil, Ladakh’s oft-ignored second district next to Leh, now steadily paving a way as an emerging destination. In twenty odd pictures, I try to present you the very best of Kargil, her craggy mountains, nature’s bounty, thick blanket of snow as a way of life for the larger […]
How to choose between North Goa and South Goa: An Insider’s Advice!
Which place in Goa is better the north of Goa or the south of Goa? Which place in Goa is better for honeymooners? North Goa is better than south Goa?
Being loved to death: the Slow but Steady decay of Darjeeling!
Dusty roads and rusty sky, golden rays shining on the peak of Mount Kanchenjunga and bucket list weary tourists sipping on the ubiquitous first flush from the first floor of Glenery’s, rowdy cabbies and Bhutia shawlwallas nudging each other for another prospect of a sale. During one such winter afternoon, Darjeeling appeared in front of […]
The benefits of working from home
Much has been heard in recent years about working from home. With many pros and cons, working from home is a moot point, not in a typical eight-hour office. And the undersigned author says this, having done both. Today, we will look at the benefits of working from home. Of course, it should be emphasized […]
Best Indian Cultural Travel Bloggers with a penchant for Honest Writing!
About this blog: A curated list of some of my favorite travel content creator whom I consider to be among India’s best travel bloggers, especially in the travel niche. Help me discover more, tell me who is your favorite! Three years back, when I hesitantly stepped into the field of travel blogging, I recall Googling […]
Varanasi Travel Guide: Olden Ghats, Delectable Food & Other Things to do!
In many ways, traveling to Varanasi felt like going back to your grandparents. The world is aspiring to reach the Mars, but Dadu Dida are happy to write me a letter (handwritten, that was a thing!) from their old habitat, happier than words can fathom, continuing with daily mundane while the surprisingly healthy golden house […]
DURGA PUJA 2020: Stay Safe & Socially Distanced in the Age of New Normal
About this blog: A guide to celebrate Durgapuja 2020 with essential tips of social distancing and safety protocols. That is if you are celebrating. If you are holding off the mass celebration for this year, and waiting for “Asche Bochor Abar Hobe” (next year, we will celebrate the festival of Durga Puja again), heartiest congratulations. […]
Traveling to Bum La Pass & Madhuri Lake from Tawang: An Olden Road Connecting Tibet!
Traveling to Bum La, a no man’s land between India and China at the Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh. It is an extremely offbeat destination in India and stunning beautiful in terrain.
How to procure an Inner Line Permit (ILP) for Tawang, Arunachal Pradesh
Like many other destinations along the border towns of India, Tawang requires you to procure an ILP (Inner Line Permit). For Indian nationals and specifically anyone living outside the state of Arunachal Pradesh, an ILP is required. For foreign tourists a PAP is required, over and above the usual Indian visa stamp on your passport. […]
Jia Bharali: The Young Mountain Stream That Dances to the Tune of the Tawang roadtrip!
A photo blog following the mountain stream Jia Bharali as she dances past the high mountains from tawang to Assam