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Chopta – A Himalayan haven for all interests

Chopta is called the mini-Switzerland of India for a reason. This is a small region of green meadows at a height of about 2500 meters above sea level. In the midst of an evergreen forest that is part of the Kedarnath wildlife sanctuary. In the middle of the Himalayas. Surrounded by snow-clad mountains. The views...

Sikkim-the mountainous escape

Mountain romance in Sikkim You can’t stop falling in love with this place. Green, clean, steep valleys, snow-capped mountains, Rhododendron forests colourful monasteries and friendly locals! Welcome to Sikkim-a mountainous escape from the routine.  Did you know that Sikkim was an independent country until 1975, when it got merged with India? Is Sikkim a romantic destination? Let’s look...

Pachmarhi-a quaint romantic hill station

Have you read this Hindi poem “Satpura ke ghane jungle neend mein doobe hue se (the dense forests of Satpura are in deep sleep)” ? This used to be a part of our Hindi text book in high school. For us then, Satpura used to be a proxy for anything  which is profound or can’t...

Andaman Islands- a natural wonder and a great holiday option

Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprise of 572 islands ,  forming an archipelago at the juncture of Bay of Bengal and Andaman sea.  Currently only 37 islands are inhabited. Pristine beaches, marine life,  great underwater sports option, an intriguing ancient settlement , Andaman islands will tick all the boxes for an ideal vacation. Did you know...

Romantic Plantation Stay – for that extra spice

Romantic Plantation stay. In the midst of nature. My prescription for either kindling a fledgling romance or making the fire stronger in an existing romance. Why a plantation stay for romance? Why do I say so? Let me try and explain… As logically and rationally as possible for a completely irrational emotion called love… 😊 After all,...

Shatrunjaya Hill – The Jain temples of Palitana

Shatrunjaya Hill is one of the holiest of places for the 'Swetambara' Jains. The others being Girnar, Mt. Abu and Chandragiri. This hill is located at Palitana town in Bhavnagar district of Gujarat. It is a hill where most of the tirthankaras also called jina's attained nirvana. Atop Shatrunjaya Hill, one gets a great view...

Varanasi is an Onion

Varanasi and the onion! Strange connection huh? The reason I say that is because you can keep peeling off layers of this city, like an onion. To reveal a whole new city. Just like the onion. It is a city that lives in layers. Peeling off one by one. Like the seven veils of Salome....

Ladakh-the land of high passes

My flight was about to land at Leh airport, and my first feeling was, where is this flight landing … I am not trying to hint at turbulence, rather trying to divert your attention towards the scenic beauty.  Leh airport is one of the highest airports in the world and the experience of touching down...

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