India


Fatehpur Sikri – My ‘Mulaqat’ with Akbar’s ‘14 year Capital’.. 5

The great Jalal ud-din Akbar is considered one of the greatest and accomplished rulers ever to have ruled India. The basis of this conception is not only limited to his military accomplishments, but also for his vision for the overall social and cultural uplifment of the country. One of the […]


6 great monasteries of Sikkim & Darjeeling you shouldn’t miss!!! 2

I have always considered the great religion of Buddhism as a source of knowledge and self realization. The Buddhist monasteries have a certain sense of allure and mystery, that not only captivate your imagination, but also create a surrounding that harmonizes your thought process to its core.. During my visit […]


Pelling : Attractions and beyond…. 1

Pelling, according to me, can be described as the ‘Soul of Sikkim’. The sleepy little town, surrounded by thick alpine vegetation, and numerous waterfalls, possesses  a certain charm that gives it its own unique identity. The mighty Kanchenjunga, in close vicinity, keeps a constant vigil on the town, as if […]


Luxury @ Wildflower Hall 10

What heights do you need to scale to experience luxury at it’s pinnacle?? The answer is 8250 ft. A short 30 min drive from Shimla on the Shimla-Kufri highway lead me into the fairy tale world of the Oberoi’s Wildflower hall. I was actually able to feel the sudden change […]


Tropical Sojourn – Trip to the Andaman Islands 13

Hidden getaways have always generated a sense of curiosity n excitement in me. White pristine beaches, serpentine roads cutting through dense evergreen forests, a land beaming with historical and anthropological significance. Well, such a fairytale showcase of ‘nature at it’s very best’ feeling, would make your mind, heart and soul […]

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