A Solo Traveler’s Guide to Leh, Ladakh
For the longest time, I had tried to ward off the idea of going to Leh and Ladakh. Having heard of the heavy inflow of tourists that the area receives year after year, and the negative impact this footfall has…
Jammu Mahotsav- A Display of the Rich Dogri Culture
If you’re not new here, you know about my recent obsession with the beauty that Jammu is. Not Jammu and Kashmir, but just Jammu. And if you’re new here, then you probably cannot believe what your eyes are reading. Of all the…
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,…
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 which 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!…
From Dharamshala to Kareri Lake, and Everything in Between!
| OCTOBER 2018 | The perfect Himachali village doesn’t exist, but I came across a place that is very (very) close to being perfect. Perfect for trekkers, perfect for those looking to find some peace, or perfect for digital nomads…
Chanderi: a hidden gem in Madhya Pradesh
A quick search on the Internet about offbeat places and less trodden paths will lead you to hundreds and thousands of results on this unknown gem of the Himalayas or that secret beach down south. But have you ever wondered…
serendipity: Gettey Village, Spiti Valley
| AUGUST 2018 | …Since we had found ourselves in that direction, we decided to keep going ahead towards Key Monastery and visit Chandratal while coming back towards Manali… After spending a great day in Key Monastery, I headed towards…
