Why you should plan a visit to India in October
If you haven’t visited India yet, and are still deciding when to plan for it or whether to take that first step, let me try and help make up your mind. Firstly, October is...
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Delhi through my eyes – A slice of history and old Delhi experience
They say if you have grown up in this city, there’s no other place on earth you would ever find quite like it. It is quite an experience for those visiting it for the...
A trip that will stay with us for a lifetime – Nathu La
My son had read about Nathu La in school. This was on my have-to-visit list and help him appreciate the tough conditions our defence personnel live in, day in and day out, to keep...
Experience Gangtok in all its splendour
Gangtok was the nodal point of our Sikkim itinerary. Situated at 5410 ft, it is a bustling town and capital of Sikkim. In 2016, it was ranked as the 8th cleanest city in India...
Haunting tale of Kuldhara – A ghost village
The mystery of Kuldhara entices everyone’s imagination. What were the events leading to Kuldhara turning into a ghost village, overnight ? There are intriguing stories around these – some believable, others continue to be...
Balur Estate – You rejuvenate best when you do nothing at all !
A good friend recommended one visit at least, to Balur Estate(A Linger property) @ Mudigere in Chikmangalur, Karnataka. Linger Leisure (http://linger.in/#introstart) takes over properties with character, that tell their own story, and converts them...
Lepakshi – Poetry cast in stone
It was an impromptu decision for a day visit to Lepakshi in January. Husband was keen to take the car for a spin and I was keen to explore the 16th century treasures of...
Pelling – A quaint hill station town with an amazing view
Planning for this trip started in January 2016. My son had started learning about the Northern Mountains in school. I was keen to set up my kids’ first meeting with the mighty Himalayas. It...
Historical tryst with Port Blair
I was unaware of the real beauty of this jewel in our own backyard, so to speak. No amount of research and trip planning prepared me for the first glimpse of the green-blue waters...
A Haven called Havelock
This one easily is one of my top dream destinations. It is what dreams are made of. Pristine beaches, soft white sands, clear blue sky, inviting turquoise sea and lush green rain forests. Unhurried...
