India’s Blue City Jodhpur in Monsoon: A Walking Tour, Legends & Food Adventure

This is the tale of a slightly deranged traveler who thought visiting Rajasthan during monsoon was a brilliant idea. Spoiler alert - it was!
This is the tale of a slightly deranged traveler who thought visiting Rajasthan during monsoon was a brilliant idea. Spoiler alert - it was!
Whenever the question of weekend getaway from Bangalore is raised, the first answer recommended by most people is Coorg.
But instead of selecting the ever-popular Coorg getaway, I decided to go to Chikkamagalur.
When I went to Hoysala temple, the first thing which captured my mind was it’s thousand year old beautifully sculpted Gatekeeper. Hands down! It was the most beautiful sculpture which I ever saw. It was broken but seemed to be…
Don’t meet me under a waterfall,For I won’t give you attention.To give my soul a full overhaul,I’ve made a different connection.Don’t expect my eyes to glance,Or wait for me to give reply.You don’t stand a single chance,Against a million drops…
I wrote this poem while traveling alone on a midnight train, surrounded by silence and dim lights.
Perched atop the rugged Sahyadri ranges, Sinhagad Fort has witnessed centuries of fierce battles, unyielding courage, and the dream of Swarajya. Formerly known as Kondhana, it became immortal in history after the daring sacrifice of Tanaji Malusare, a trusted warrior…
This poem is a tribute to all the real-life Kalpatarus that rustle gently in the breeze to compete with the mythical Kalpataru. During one of my Malvan trips, on one fine afternoon, my hammock was swaying gently under the canopy…
This poetry is a tribute to River Kishanganga / Neelam which is is a symbol of natural unity beyond political borders. Though divided by the Line of Control (LoC), she connects the people, cultures, and landscapes of Jammu & Kashmir…
You didn’t wanted a glamorous flashy vacation. You wanted an authentic experience and wanted to support locals and local tourism. You were fed up with honking traffic, endless scrolls and polluted air. You wanted to do nothing but to lie…
If you think you’ve seen all of Kashmir, think again! In the most sensitive region of the India in the proximity of LoC, there lies Tulail Valley. A valley so stunning yet so unknown, a place so peaceful yet so…