Pench National Park is housed in the state of Madhya Pradesh. The wildlife park got its name from the river Pench, which cuts a path through the forest. The beauty of this wildlife park is so enchanting, that it has … Continue reading Tiger Reserve – Pench National Park
Kaziranga (Part 1) | Meghalaya (Part 2) Meghalaya literally means abode of clouds, but here I am having abode of confusion as to how to fit all things in one article. Well, it’s difficult even to split, as my itinerary … Continue reading The Abode of Clouds – Meghalaya (Assam-Meghalaya Part 2)
Kaziranga (Part 1) | Meghalaya (Part 2) As the saying goes, “All is well if it ends well. ” The year 2018 could not have ended better. It was a memorable trip that I will cherish for a very long … Continue reading Treat to Visual Senses – Kaziranga (Assam-Meghalaya Part 1)
“Chalo Bhulava Aaya Haiiii Shirdi Sai Baba Ne Bulaya Hai”. As the Indian saying goes, “jab tak bhulava nahi aata, tab tak nahi ja sakte” (one can pay a visit to the holy place only when god himself has called you and wants you to see). Well, I didn’t believe much in this saying and always felt it is you who decides whether you want to go or not. But now i think, i kind of have some belief on this saying. So the story goes like this. It was early this year when we all went (me, my son, parents, … Continue reading Home of Satguru Sai Baba – Shirdi, Maharashtra, India
Astroport | Dadhikar Fort Long weekends are always a boon and the time to travel for a travel freak like me. I love to explore new places and experiences whenever I get an opportunity. This time, I experienced something unique that I never thought I would ever search for. While searching for weekend getaways from Delhi, a blog on Astroport suddenly popped up, and we instantly decided to finalize this place. It was the long weekend of March, thanks to Good Friday. And we decided to go and see the stars, planets, moon, sun, galaxies, formations…etc, technically, the sky, the … Continue reading The Sun, The Moon, The Stars, The Planets – Astroport India
It’s my sister’s wedding. And the most important rather exciting work is to go shopping. So we all decided to go to Yeola to purchase a traditional Maharashtrian saree – “Paithani.” The saree is made with very fine thread with a Peacock design at the Border and Pallu. But nowadays, Lotus is also being made instead of Peacocks for variety. The saree looks really elegant when worn. Yeola is the only city in the State of Maharashtra to purchase traditional Paithani at a wholesale rate. So it is only advisable to go there if one wants to buy sarees in … Continue reading Peacocks and Lotus – Yeola, Maharashtra, India
I was very fascinated with the term Mela (in Hindi)/Fair (in English) from my childhood. And all thanks to our Bollywood movies. Brothers or family members used to get separated from each other in Mela and reunite later after many years. This used to be the plot of many Bollywood movies. Finally, I got a chance to fulfill my wish this year in the 32nd Surajkund Mela organized in Faridabad, Haryana. The Vibrant Surajkund Mela Surajkund Mela is at par with international standard fairs and is the world’s largest craft fair. This festival is held yearly for 15 days in … Continue reading Largest Craft Fair – Surajkund Mela, Haryana
Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Tokyo is the capital of the country and the world’s most populous metropolis. It offers seemingly unlimited choices of shopping, entertainment, culture, and dining to its visitors. We planned our trip last December to celebrate the new year. We wanted to be the first ones to welcome the year 2018, as the sun rises first in this country, followed by other countries. The country is so vibrant, organized, and technologically so forward that you really enjoy the different colors offered by the city. We stayed here … Continue reading Land of Rising Sun – Tokyo, Japan
Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Kyoto is known as a repository of Japanese culture. The city is the spiritual heart of Japan. Kyoto has surely gained popularity as a must-visit destination because of its incredible attractions for tourists. The city alone offers 2000+ temples and shrines. I got an opportunity to visit this place couple of months back in December. We had planned to stay in Kyoto first for a couple of nights, followed by Tokyo for our remaining stay (generally, people do the opposite). Upon landing at Narita airport, we … Continue reading Walk in Mysterious Places – Kyoto, Japan
Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Japan’s first permanent capital, now known as Nara, is full of historic treasures and scenic beauty. The city is compact, and the highlights can be packed into a day tour. We clubbed our Nara tour along with a couple of things to see in Kyoto. We started our tour to Nara post lunch. There are mainly three interesting places to see here. Todaiji Temple The Great Eastern Temple is one of the most famous and significant temples in Japan. The massive building houses one of the … Continue reading It’s Deer Calling – Nara, Japan
Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko We were very excited this morning as it was the last day of our trip to Japan and also the last day of the year 2017. Remembering the last day gave me such a nostalgic feeling on my journey to this place. Here I go – We woke up early and reached our first meeting point in Tokyo, which was only a 2-minute walk from our hotel. From there, we boarded a bus to reach our second meeting point, i.e., the Hamamatsucho Bus Terminal. It … Continue reading The Snowing Beauty – Nikko, Japan
Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Hakone is known for its scenic beauty throughout four seasons. Due to its pleasant weather, one could travel to this place at any time. It is one of the most popular destinations traveled due to its proximity to Tokyo and stunning views of Mt. Fuji. Hot Springs, Lake Ashi, and Mt Komagatake ropeway are other big attractions for foreign travelers. Hakone tour was scheduled in the second half of the day, post lunch. The itinerary didn’t excite me much. After witnessing Mt Fuji in the morning, … Continue reading City of Four Seasons – Hakone, Japan
Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko As the Japanese say – “A wise man climbs Fuji once, and a fool twice.” I didn’t even try to be part of either one. But yes, Fujisan is definitely a must-visit place in Japan. Mt Fuji, known to be Japan’s highest mountain peak, is also one of the most active Volcanoes in Japan. The temperature in winter goes as low as -40 degrees at the top. The other way to witness this beauty, if you do not wish to hike on foot, is to go … Continue reading The Great Warrior – Fujisan, Japan
Tokyo | Kyoto | Nara | Nihon | Mt Fuji | Hakone | Nikko Japan has always been a fascinating nation. Of late, many of my friends have gone to Japan, and I have been hearing a lot of stories and things from them. Finally even I got an opportunity to see and live all the stories heard. Nevertheless, everything I heard was true. Here, am sharing a story on things I found super fascinating in Japan: Train System Train System – Travelling in Japan is very easy due to its train system, which I believe is the best in … Continue reading Nihon – Nations of Islands in East Asia – Japan
Fun, Frolic, Adventure and Nightlife are all synonymous to Goa. The city is simple to understand as compared to other states of the country. It is divided into 2 regions: North Goa and South Goa. Both regions are just opposite to each other in terms of activities/characteristics. Introducing Goa North Goa is more for parties and having fun with friends. All the carnivals and festivals happen here. One can enjoy anything here, from beaches, churches, forts, water sports adventures, etc. While South Goa is more for relaxation. Grabbing a book or taking a sun bath are the activities which one … Continue reading Party Capital – Goa, India
Bern | Geneva | Zuric | Lucerne | Lausanne | Montreux | Basel Magistic land of Switzerland: It has been a long time since I wrote about this dream come true- destination. It’s been over 10 years since I visited this place, but all my memories of this place are super fresh even today. It was my first place to travel abroad, and that too alone without family/parents. Switzerland is indeed a dream travel place for everyone due to its pristine scenic beauty, panoramic snow-covered mountains & glaciers, picture-card cities, crystal-clear lakes, and adventure sports like paragliding, skiing…etc. I went … Continue reading Majestic Land – Switzerland
Eismeer | Eigerwand Station | Ice Place | Alpine Station Experiencing Jhugfraujoch or Jungfrau is the highlight of any trip to Switzerland. This is a different world altogether. The view from here nearly takes a breath away – glaciers all around, snow crunches under your feet, icy air across your face, and chilling wind with little drizzle on your body. One can only understand what I am trying to say, is by visiting this heaven. I got an opportunity to visit this wonderful place when I was studying. I never thought in my dreams that I would ever go to … Continue reading Jewel in the Crown: Jungfrau, Switzerland
Interlaken, the adventure capital of Switzerland, is known for its better connectivity to various regions and is situated at the edge of 3 regions: Jungfrau, Lake Thun, and Lake Brienz. The view from this place is spectacular, especially during good weather. We, all our friends, decided to go for the famous adventure sport Paragliding, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. But that day, to our dismay, the weather condition was not suitable to do so. It was a little drizzling that day, which resulted in all the activities being called off. I was very disappointed for not being able to do it. The … Continue reading In Between the Lakes: Interlaken, Switzerland
Pattya | Bangkok The Kingdom of Thailand, as it is officially known, is a magnet for travelers around the world. Bangkok, Pattaya, Phuket, and Koh Samui are among the 4 most visited/preferred cities/islands in the country. Thailand is famous more as a men’s destination, but the country has a lot to offer. I visited two very different from each other cities here – Pattaya and Bangkok. PATTAYA When we hear Pattaya city, the first thing that comes to mind is “it’s a men’s destination (especially in India)” due to its large sex tourism industry. However, it does have many family-friendly … Continue reading The Land of Smiles – Thailand
It has been more than 7 years ever since I went to Bali, but it still feels like yesterday. All the memories related to this place are so fresh. Well, one of reason for this place to be special is it was our honeymoon destination – perfect, serene, and the most beautiful. I remember back then it was not that famous tourist spot for Indians and was only seen as a couple destination, but in the last 3-4 years it has become one of the favorite destinations for Indians be it couples, family and even corporates – many conferences /outbound meetings are being … Continue reading Island of the God’s: Bali, Indonesia
