Are you looking for a break from hustle and bustle of city life? If so, why not embark on a timeless journey to Araku valley nestled in Eastern ghats? Araku Valley in Andhra Pradesh is a lesser known tourist place in India. Two years back, when I stumbled upon a blog on Araku Valley, I was enchanted by the beauty of it. Back then when I booked for Araku, I couldn’t make it due to an emergency. This time, I…
Assam known as the Tea capital of India has got wide array of things to offer for every traveller. If you are wildlife lover, Assam has got many national parks. If you are interested in heritage, Assam got you covered with many options ranging from mask making village to traditional temples. If you are interested in cultural extravaganza, Assam has got various festivals and cultural dances to make you spell bound. Jump in to see what all we saw during…
Have you heard of a stay which your kids will enjoy? Surrounded by pristine lake and gorgeous mountains, Destiny farm stay is one such dreamy place where you can get the perfect detox from the hustle of everyday life as well let your kids have utmost fun. As our jeep reached the stay, we were welcomed by the receptionist with a welcome drink. After briefing about the activities at Destiny farm stay, we were taken to our room. The room…
Somewhere beyond the plain sight of Tourists, amidst the Nilgiris Hills lives these pristine community, Toda tribes. Want a peek into their vibrant culture? Well! You have come to the right place. For those uninitiated, Toda tribes are a tribal community who lives in Nilgiris hill. The name Toda has been derived from a Kannada word ‘Tudavar’ which means those who live at the top! It’s a bright summer morning and we have just drove past the green field estate,…
Journey to Gavi was a rejuvenating experience with tea plantations, tall trees on one side to deep gorge on the other side. Though Road was small, drive was exciting as there were only few cars passing by and the anticipation to see wild animals any time was thrilling. Gavi in Kerala has become popular among international tourists after it has been featured as one of the must see places in India by world acclaimed tourism board, Alistair International. An Ecotourism…
When I planned a trip to North Kerala, I had no idea that there are so many wonderful places to roam around. All I wanted was a beach vacation, a short getaway from routine. But North Kerala did surprise us with its variety of places. Dive in to see what all you can plan in this underrated part of Kerala? Thalssery fort The entrance of the fort is set on a 10 meter wall that the visitors have to ascend…
Thinking of Mysore, myriad of picturesque images come to mind- old world charm of the palaces; breath taking views from Chamundi hill; euphony of rehabilitated migratory birds in Shukavana; rich aroma of Hanumanthu biryani; soulful taste of Mysore Mylari dosa and many more. The city not only emerged as one of the modern tourist friendly places but also maintained its royal heritage intact. Let’s delve into the top things to do in the cultural capital of Karnataka, Mysore. 1) Mysore…
Have you heard about the smallest district of India? Have you heard of a district of Pondicherry which is located geographically away but ethnically close? Pin me to read later!! For those guessing the place, it’s Mahe in Kerala, a place we mapped in high school geography maps! I made half a day trip to Mahe thinking what more might a small district of India hold. I was wrong. Mahe was full of surprises and these were the things we…
Located about 12kms from Chidambaram, on the backwaters of Vellar and Coleroon river , these mangrove forest of Pichavaram covering 1100 kms is the second largest mangroves in the world after Sunderbans. Being near my hometown, I have heard stories of these mangrove forests since childhood and have been wanting to visit this place for many a years. When we had to drop the plan of Kerala at the last moment, we decided to explore the places near our hometown….
Nestled in the rolling hills of vagamon, this farm stay is primarily a biodiversity restoration project run by a retired botany professor and her family. If a family can come together and convert a grass and tea dominated slopes into a bio-diverse landscape within two decades, ultimately creating a self sustained living environment, I can’t but dream what all we can do to create a greener sustainable future within two decades. Pin me to read later! As sustainability and ecological…
