My husband’s love for coffee took us to a trip to Coorg (Madikeri)! Little did we realize that the aroma of coffee flowers invigorating our senses would be accompanied with innumerable refreshing experiences! [Read more...]
Forgotten Royalty: Orchha
August 14, 2012 By 2 Comments
Forgotten royalty or grandeur of an age captured, frozen and immortalized in stone? Visit the small but charming village town boasting of palaces, temples (Laxmi Narayan Temple, Chatturbhuj Temple and Ram Raja Temple), royal cenotaphs and resorts alongside the banks of river Betwa to decide for yourself. [Read more...]
Glimpses of British Architecture in Shimla
August 13, 2012 By 3 Comments
Shimla, the queen of hills, enthralls you with the beauty of the high Himalayas, the energy of an urban city and the sleepy charms of a hill station. Located at a height of 6,890 ft., you are welcomed by lovely Deodar forests and enchanting mountain views. [Read more...]
Tranquil and Relaxing Beaches of Gokarna
August 13, 2012 By 9 Comments
Gokarna, better known as a hippie’s paradise is a small coastal temple town on the western coast of India. Situated at a distance of less than 80 Kms from Goa, this beautiful hamlet in Karnataka boasts of some of the most secluded beaches in India. [Read more...]
Idyllic South Goa in monsoon
August 9, 2012 By 11 Comments
A chance visit to Goa occurred this monsoon, as we had to suddenly go there to attend a networking event. Normally, we choose to stay only in the Baga beach area (at a small boutique hotel called Cavala) in northern Goa. [Read more...]
A Day in Jaipur
August 8, 2012 By 3 Comments
Work took me to Jaipur and fate favored me with an entire free day in the ancient city of Jaipur. I kept thinking of ways to spend my time, but never knew that I was in for a surprise. A heady combination of modern with the ancient, software tsars with the royal kings and gleaming malls with resplendent palaces was what Rajasthan’s capital had to offer. [Read more...]
Kirkee War cemetery in Pune
August 6, 2012 By 4 Comments
War is something that leaves scars in everybody’s life .Though our planet has had two World Wars it does seem that we have not yet learned the lessons or the ill effects of a war. [Read more...]
Goddess in the City: Durga Puja in Kolkata
August 6, 2012 By 5 Comments
Sharodotsav (The Autumnal function) or Durgotsav (The Function of Goddess Durga) is the biggest annual celebration of culture, religion, faith and the symbol of woman power; Goddess Durga in Kolkata, India! [Read more...]
The French connection in India
July 30, 2012 By 4 Comments
Pondicherry (or Puducheri) on the east coast of India was a France colony before it became part of India . It remained the capital of French India for about 300 years till it got its independence in 1954. [Read more...]
