The stone clad facade of Devra emits a cool rustic feel warmly engaging the curious traveller. The shuffle of a newcomer’s feet is broken by distant crackle of oil. One might pause to catch the sharp whiff of turmeric or the playful sizzle of onions. These teasing whispers compel one to follow the scent to […]
Category Archives: Travel Diaries
05
Oct
Oct
Kongunadu, the land of nectar and honey is the heartland of Tamil Nadu in South India. Kongunadu is a vast region including 50 cities of modern-day Tamil Nadu. Hugely different places in terms of geography like Ooty, Coimbatore (the recent capital of the Kongu Kingdom), Tiruppur, Udumalpet, Avinashi, Palladam, Kangayam (the ancient capital of the […]
05
Oct
Oct
A Himachali feast! The hospitality and warmth of the hill and mountain people of North India are legendary. The centuries old camaraderie amongst them has spawned a rich culture and heritage which has left a mark on all aspects of the people’s lives. One such influence that lives on has an interesting anecdotal origin to […]
05
Oct
Oct
Welcome to Rakkh Resort! As Nietzsche said, if you stare into the abyss, the abyss stares back at you. One such place where time tumbles into nothingness is Rakkh; it inspires and fills you with a sense of slowness that is indeed a luxury today. Nestled away in the Kangra valley, surrounded by the beautiful […]
04
Oct
Oct
With the monsoons at an end, the Indian sub-continent gets a new lease of life and is celebrated by all. Ganesh Chaturthi marks the beginning of the festive season which extends into the harvest season. The jungles of India too are born again after the much needed rains following the harsh Indian summer. This is […]
04
Oct
Oct
The society at large is getting more sensitized about health and fitness by the day. Our partners in the north and central India offer a much needed detoxifying getaway from the cities into an immersive, self introspecting experience in the form of Yoga, active wellness such as walks, treks and cycling in the pictures villages […]
04
Oct
Oct
India has been the beacon for aeons creating and imparting a holistic system of healing and wellbeing in the form of Yoga and Ayurveda. Here we will explore a little about this. Not many know or realize but traditionally monsoons have been the best time to indulge in Ayurvedic treatments and detox along with enhancing […]
04
Oct
Oct
Established to give back to the land, the wildlife and the people of the forests of Chhattisgarh and Madhya Pradesh, the Singinawa Conservation Foundation was conceived. Mrs Tulika Kedia along with her management team and a team of excellent, knowledgeable Naturalists have been living up to the mandate and the results are a testament to […]
20
Nov
Nov
A Mountain Holiday has become a happy yearly ritual for most people living in the plains. Come April, the appraisals get over, exams are finished, and schools/colleges declare their holidays. This is kicks off the holiday season, and a majority of us make our plans for heading to the cool, breezy mountains. A mountain holiday […]
20
Nov
Nov
We start romancing the rains with South India, which welcomes the monsoon on to the mainland. The clouds roll over and into Pollachi, percolating every pore in the area. Condensing from the leaves into droplets and then little streams, which sometimes turn to mighty waterfalls. The consistent rejuvenation of the land forms the perfect backdrop […]