Offbeat
A Modern Oasis in Jaipur
Rajasthan plays a significant role in my life. A part of my family is settled in Ajmer and Jaipur so many a vacations saw my father pack our small family of four…
Suryauday Haveli Gives A Ringside View Of Varanasi’s Famed Ghats
“Banaras is older than history, older than tradition, older even than legend, and looks twice as old as all of them put together”. Mark Twain’s words echoed in my mind as I…
5 Places You Must Visit This Ganesh Chaturthi
You don’t need an excuse to travel but when you have one, why not take it? The season of festivals is upon us, beginning with the joyous occasion of Ganesh Chaturthi, which…
6 Must Have Experiences This Autumn
Misty mountains in a cloud of crisp autumn air Or bustling streets in September haze Nature trails or palatial stays? It’s time to take a festive break… Clear blue skies and lush…
8 Places in India that will bring out the Athlete in You
From gushing rivers and snow-clad mountains to sloping hills and nature trails – India abounds in gorgeous scenery and breathtaking landscapes. These terrains are ideal for an array of adventurous activities and…
An ode to tea
The dreamy vacation starts almost immediately when you step out of the Bagdogra airport, as if you are already made lightheaded by the intoxicating aroma wafting from acres of tea plantations and…
A Tranquil Hamlet in the Hills
On a pleasant summer morning, a scenic road winding up the hills brought me to the little and serene hamlet of Manjhdhari at Kais in Kullu valley. The valley wore a lush…
7 Hotels with Undeniably Gorgeous Views
A change of scenery is perhaps one of the most common reasons quoted for travel. Taking in the gorgeous surroundings in a new place is indeed one the greatest pleasures of being…
5 Amazing Getaways on Offer for 15th August Weekend
Independence Day is right around the corner and guess what, this time it falls on a Monday! So why not savour this perfect opportunity and getaway to some gorgeous destination to unwind,…
An Authentic Ladakhi Experience At 10,000 Feet
Nestled in the quiet village of Nimmu (that is a 30 minutes drive from Leh Airport) is a royal heritage property, Nimmu House. Arriving at the resort after a beautiful drive through…
An Indulgent Getaway to Mowgli's Land
The warm afternoon sun, the sweet chirp of a golden oriole and the soft rustle of mahogany leaves - this is how nature greeted me as I entered Pench Tree Lodge. When…
6 Offbeat experiences in unexplored destinations
Want to escape the humdrum of city life and ditch it for some non-touristy places? Escape the crowds and tourist traps with these off-beat holiday options! These are great activity-based vacation ideas…