I am very excited to share my first guest post that I wrote for the Wild Book Company managed by the wonderful Lois Key. It is a photo essay on my experience in the multifaceted city of Chennai. True to its thriving cultural, economic and cosmopolitan nature, Chennai is multifarious. While the city boasts of… Continue reading Chennai: The charismatic coastal city of South India – Guest post
If you are a lover of heritage houses, ancient culture, folklore and traditional arts and crafts, DakshinaChitra is the place for you. Located about 25 km from the metro city of Chennai, this centre has been open since 1996 and is managed by the Madras Craft Foundation (MCF). Modeled on the lines of a cultural village, the… Continue reading DakshinaChitra: a slice of South Indian culture and heritage
Guest post: Bindu Gopal Rao Think Goa and you might immediately connect with images of beaches and night life. But there is so much more to Goa than partying that you can discover in India’s best loved beach state. And if you like me, are the kind who likes architecture, stop by at Loutolim a… Continue reading The Portuguese connection: Loutolim, Goa
Often called the city of pearls, the historic city of Hyderabad is truly multifaceted. While the booming IT industry in the last decade and a half has given the name Cyberabad to the city, the good old charm of the city is still intact despite changing times. This is especially evident in the area of the… Continue reading Hyderabad: enamour of the Old city
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
If you a lover of heritage railways that chug their way through some stunning panoramic landscapes, Isle of Man offers some of the best. Located in the middle of the Irish Sea and equidistant from England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales, Isle of Man is a truly fabulous holiday destination. Pristine beaches, a magnificent coastline and… Continue reading Snaefell Mountain Railway: picture perfect vistas
Nestled on the Anamalai hill ranges of the Western Ghats, Valparai at 3500 feet above sea level is an idyllic hill station. Lush green shola forests, picturesque locales, well-manicured tea and coffee gardens and home to a wide variety of flora and fauna, Valparia is a hidden gem in the district of Coimbatore. Dotted with… Continue reading Valparai: an alluring hill station
Toy trains have fascinated me since I was little and even today my eyes gleam with child like excitement when I get a chance to ride on one. So opting to travel by the Kalka Shimla railway to reach the beautiful hill station of Shimla, instead of taking the road journey from Chandigarh to Shimla… Continue reading Kalka to Shimla Toy Train: A Ride of Joy
Keen to visit the famous Golden temple, we headed to Amritsar for a short visit. While the Golden temple is in a sense “all pervading” in this North-western city, there is a whole lot more to do in this holy city. Amritsar, the holiest city of the Sikhs is home to the Harmandir Sahib, commonly… Continue reading Amritsar Diaries: Piety, patriotism and a party for the palate
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