Beyond camels, sands, and sun, lies another world in Rajasthan- The world of Udaipur.
Surrounded by Aravallis and ornamented by lakes, romantic is the middle name for this place. Udaipur might not be an ideal choice for an August Birthday, given the humidity and the sultry weather. But with landslides and perilous weather in the hills, TBH, we weren’t really left with many options. So, Udaipur it was, for my 2019 birthday. Continue reading The 48 Hour Birthday Trip To Udaipur
Wrapped in the mist, the verdant mountains of Mashobra have a charm of their own. Mashobra is a quaint town a few kilometers away from Shimla, connected through the historian Tibet Road built-in 1850 by Lord Dalhousie.
Dotted with pine, oak and cedar trees, covered in green foliage and adorned with wildflowers, the Himalayan town is in stark contrast to the busy city of Shimla. Blissfully devoid of any hustle and bustle, the quietude and sereneness of the place cast a spell on you. Continue reading Mashobra – The Serene Shimla
Being a Gurgaon resident Jaipur is completely doable over the weekend. But Abhishek and I wanted to head to an offbeat destination. So on a hot, humid day, we set off to the little known Nawalgarh.
Continue reading Nawalgarh – Where Havelis Speak A Thousand Words
No prizes for guessing that the ideal birthday celebration for a travel buff could be nowhere else but on the roads. But alas the pressures of adulting always put the heart and the mind at loggerheads. It was BAE’s birthday, so a trip was obvious. Abhishek and I braved the deadlines, client meetings, and pitches to pack our bags and hit the road with Shera- our beloved Safari.
Shimla is too crowded.
Mashobra is already explored.
So where now?
Then occurred the eureka moment and I was like,
“Wait, what about Kasauli?” Continue reading Kasauli – The Best Guarded Secret of Delhites
As a die-hard lover of travel, I am quite ashamed to admit that Kasol remained unchecked in my bucket list for long. But thanks to one of the long weekends of 2017, I was able to soak up the jewel of the Parvati Valley.
Continue reading Kasol & Malana First Timer: Get Trippy Sans The Dope
“It is the highest Shiva temple in the world” we screamed with excitement. And that was the moment we knew, what’s our next destination gonna be like. Tungnath temple is the highest Shiva abode in the world. Further up rests the summit of Chandrashila, another 1.5 kilometers from Tungnath. Nearly 6 hours trek to Tungnath starts at a small hill town of Chopta, also known as the mini Switzerland of India. Continue reading Chopta & Tungnath: Partying with the coolest Lord at his highest abode