The union territory of Pondicherry located in South India is one of my favorite destinations for a holiday or a quick getaway. Also called Puducherry or just Pondy, this unique town was a French colonial settlement till as recent as 1954. Hence, the “French connection” is unmistakable and distinct here. With the new part of… Continue reading Pondicherry: my top 5 favorite places and things to do
India, also referred to many a time, as the country of temples has scores of enthralling temples, many of which are over 1000 years old. It is indeed amazing that we have these temples that remain as a symbol of our rich culture, heritage and legacy. One such ancient yet beautiful temple, right outside of… Continue reading Rangasthala, Chikkaballapur: a tryst with history
As a woman who drives in Bangalore, there is one thing I can tell you – if you can drive here, you can probably drive anywhere in India and perhaps even outside of it. Traffic woes and congestion in Bangalore are a common place occurrence and this is something that is all set to get worse in… Continue reading Raring to go with the new Datsun redi-GO
If you are lover of classy furniture from globally renowned brands, then your destination is not very far. Cherry Pick, Bengaluru’s first International Furniture Boutique was inaugurated last weekend in Koramangala. A sprawling showroom spread over 25,000 square feet, the boutique has an exclusive collection of hand picked furniture from an array of world famous labels, from the United… Continue reading Choicest of Furniture at Cherry pick, Bangalore
One of the ‘must do‘ things on my agenda whenever we travel is to shop for souvenirs. I usually research about the local arts and crafts of the destination upfront and once there, I shop for artifacts and objects that are unique to the place. Apart from the experience of travel, it is a great way to… Continue reading Travel Souvenirs: keepsakes and memories in the house
My maiden visit to Sunderbans, the only mangrove tiger land in the world was truly memorable for more reasons than one. Bestowed with natural beauty and magnificent scenery, the national park being home to one of the largest reserves of the Bengal tiger is almost synonomous with the wild cat. While we did not manage… Continue reading Sunderbans – beyond the Bengal tiger
One of India’s biggest and most colorful festivals Dusshera or Durga puja is celebrated in a variety of ways in different parts of the country. The festival is a riot of colors, pomp and gaiety right from Kulu in the north to Mysuru in the south. For the uninitiated, Durga puja is celebrated to mark… Continue reading Indigenous creativity: Idol makers of Kumartuli
I attended my first ever blogger meet last Sunday, 8th May which also happened to be Mother’s Day. It was truly a memorable experience and one that I will cherish forever. Held at the Vivanta by Taj at M.G. Road in Bengaluru, the meet started with an informative session by famous childhood nutrition expert Jill… Continue reading #Immunity4Growth- The Horlicks Immunity Indiblogger Meet
On my first visit to the second largest city of India, I quickly realized that Kolkata has a charm like none other. The cultural and intellectual capital of India presents an eclectic mix of the old and the new with art, culture, cricket, football and festivity ingrained deeply into the ethos of the city. Located on… Continue reading Kolkata: the quintessential charm of the City of Joy
Nestled in the southern tip of the Deccan Plateau, the beautiful district of Wayand in Kerala offers a plethora of options for every kind of traveler. Whether you choose wild life spotting at the Muthanga Wildlife sanctuary or trek 4000 feet up the mysterious Edakkal caves or marvel at the Banasura Sagar Dam which is… Continue reading Amaryllis Homestay: Wayanad
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