When my friend suggested me to accompany her to Panchgani for the admission of her son in one of the reputed boarding schools, I had no idea I would fall for the charms of this hill station so dearly that I would return within a week for a vacation. Panchgani is only 100 km away […]
When it was time to decide our honeymoon destination, both of us zeroed in on Ooty. A hill station with a difference, Ooty offers an exact atmosphere to lovebirds where they can talk endlessly to each other, enjoying the beauty of nature and making sweet promises of sharing and caring. Bestowed with the mystical Blue […]
I believe that conventionally there are two types of globetrotters, one being the people who love hills and the other being the people who love the seas. If you belong to the former, Shillong ought to be your next destination. Located in Meghalaya, a state famous for receiving the highest rainfall in the world, Shillong […]
Why does the sun shine so harsh on the plains, asked my 7-year old. At a loss to explain the reason, I was thinking of some convincing answer when my 4 year old chipped in with a witty and innocent reply- “so that we can escape to the hill stations for vacations”. The smart and […]
The moment you step into Srinagar, even an atheist will be flabbergasted to see God’s creativity. Such is the beauty of this place, comprising flocks of indulgent houseboats, picturesque gardens, beauteous wooden mosques and medieval-looking backstreets surrounded by Himalayan villages. The city offers you everything from great food, adventure sports and shopping to visiting places […]
The “Seven Sisters” of India are one of the best kept tourist secrets of our country that also happen to be the most pristine, thanks to their obscurity. Among them my favorite is Sikkim and I always wanted to visit this beautiful hill state. When time came, I was supremely excited and went ahead with […]
Kerala is rightly called God’s own country due to its divine beauty. My fascination for exotic place had led me to many of places all over the world, but Wayanad still lay unexplored. I always wondered what the beauty of this hill station would be like. And when its turn came, I must say that […]
At times, the thrill of a holiday plan comes to a standstill, when our family priorities overpower and as a result of it, the fun quotient takes a back seat. These priorities can range anywhere from kid friendly accommodations revolving around safety of children; home cooked food; or expert local knowledge and/or the various other […]
As the Sun God is demonstrating his power, my mind seems to wander off to all those hill stations I have never been to but are on my bucket list. Even though my heart has absolutely no problems in being my mind’s associate in playing mind games, I refuse to succumb this time. Impending exams […]
It is a tough job to portray the vividness and serenity of Ladakh in mere words. It’s colossal and motley with the snow capped peaks, craggy mountainous topography, awe-inspiring lakes, bleak and wintry deserts, mystic rivers and rich culture makes it a montage of natural artistry. I chose to experience the real flavours of Ladakh […]
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