Kumta to Gokarna Trek: Beach Hopping on Foot
Every winter, I plan for a sojourn down south where I shed off all the extra layers of clothing I had accumulated in the hills by autumn. It was one such November night in Tirthan Valley that I found myself…
Solo in Sissu: Of Hikes and Contemplations
I woke up to the sun spilling into my room through the glass window. The first thing I saw after opening my eyes that morning was a valley bathed in sun, flanked by snowcapped mountains and a seemingly tiny waterfall…
Jeolikote, Uttarakhand: Offbeat Nainital
I have always passed through tiny villages sitting in bumpy buses headed to my destination, and I always wonder: what is life like in these hamlets where no one goes, what hidden gems does Mother Nature hide here that not…
Do Gokarna the Right Way, Go Nowhere!
At this point, I’ve just come to terms with the fact that sometimes life interrupts your plans and you have to make time for what’s more important. Last year I took a one-month hiatus from travelling to care for my…
Offbeat Jammu- More Than Just the City of Temples
As I was waiting for my metro to arrive in Delhi, a kind gentleman saw me with me lugging my bags and asked me, ”kaha ja rahi ho beti?” (Where are you headed to, child?) I responded with a smile,…
How I spent 4 days in Haa, Bhutan Doing Absolutely Nothing
I spent the majority of my time in Bhutan travelling to the most common places any tourist would want to go to. Staying mostly in the western part of the country, I travelled through Thimphu, Punakha and Paro staying in…
Paro, Bhutan | The Ultimate Guide to the Land of Thunder Dragon
Paro was the last destination on our tourist circuit after Thimphu and Punakha, before we head out to the remote Haa Valley that sees almost zero tourism. While there are countless monasteries in Paro including the very famous Tiger’s Nest,…
Punakha, Bhutan | The Ultimate Guide to the Land of Thunder Dragon
We checked out of our hotel, found a great spot to feast on some beef momos, strolled through the streets one last time, and finally boarded our 2 pm bus to Punakha. After a solid dose of luxurious Bhutanese city…
Thimphu, Bhutan | The Ultimate Guide to the Land of Thunder Dragon
| DECEMBER 2018 | For most Indians, Bhutan seems like the go-to “international” travel destination because of its friendly no visa policy for Indians, Bangladeshis and Maldivians. And rightfully so, considering going to Bhutan is as easy as waking up…
Getting A Tourist Permit in Bhutan: Everything You Need to Know
The Land of Dragons, the beautiful Kingdom of Bhutan, is a much loved international travel destination for us Indians because of the absolute ease with which we can wake up one morning and decide to walk right across the border!…
