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6 Indian Holiday Destinations for October
Check out these 6 Indian holiday destinations for October. This is the best month to travel, especially with the pleasant weather and ease of travel restrictions.
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Monsoon break in Hill Fort Kesroli
After endlessly waiting for monsoon and for relief from pandemic, the traveller within us gave in to the temptation of a short break. It was Hill Fort Kesroli for us this time as heritage forts of Rajasthan have always allured us. The heritage hotels, especially in Alwar are a stone’s throw from Gurugram and attract a large chunk of tourists from NCR looking for a weekend getaway. Our apprehensions Since we had explored Rajasthani culture during our stay in the luxurious Dadhikar Fort in 2019, we expected less from Hill Fort Kesroli. (No)Thanks to the pandemic. Social distance, masking up, sanitized premises, vaccination, negative RTPCR report and a lot of…
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5 places we travelled to during lockdown, virtually
With Lockdowns in 2020 and 2021, travelling took a backseat. But thanks to OTT platforms. Here are 5 places we travelled to during lockdown, virtually.
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7 reasons our offseason Chail trip was worth it
After months of lockdown and stalled travel plans, September brought some good news. Himachal Pradesh announced unlock and welcomed tourists without restrictions. Contemplating whether to travel off season immediately post unlock, we made it to Chail during the first long weekend of October. Here are 7 reasons our offseason Chail trip was worth it. Minimal to no crowd What’s the best thing that can happen to you on an offseason trip? Yeah, absence of crowd! Chail was literally vacant and for the first time we had so much of space to ourselves. There were no queues, no crazy traffic, no crowded spots for selfies, zero noise and abundance of calmness.…
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Maple Resort by Aamod, Chail- Our first getaway post unlock
The notorious pandemic’s rapid spread across the globe forced the Government to to observe lockdown. Eagerly waiting for unlock to happen, when the Government of Himachal lifted the travel restrictions, we breathed relief. So, after 8 months of house-arrest, it was time to escape the monotony and a quick off-the-wall vacation to Chail. It is a quaint little hamlet near Shimla, just 30 kilometers from Barog. Keeping the risks in mind, choosing a home-stay or a budget hotel was out of question. Therefore, our obvious choice was Maple Resort by Aamod. About the property Merely 45 km from Shimla on Kadaghat-Chail road at an altitude of 2250 meters, Maple Resort…
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Heritage Transport Museum- First of it’s kind in India
The walled city of Gurugram has quite a few hidden gems to explore and Heritage Transport Museum is one among them.
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Lotus Herbals White Glow Day Cream Review
I usually don’t review every skin care product that I use. My regular readers would know I blog about the ones that I either liked a lot or hated the most. There is no “average” take for me. This time I am reviewing Lotus Herbals White Glow Day Cream with SPF 25. My Search I was looking for a light-weight, non-sticky day cream with SPF. I could have chosen any sunblock for the same, but we all know how sunblocks make your skin look sticky, oily and dark. We don’t want to look like deep-fried bread. Do we? Lotus has a huge range of skincare products and of-late I have…
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9 essential tips to travel healthy
There is a traveler within all of us. But how many manage to stay fit and healthy during and after the trip? Learning from my own experiences and a close brush with others, here are 9 essential tips to travel healthy and stay in good shape. . 1. Snack healthy Yes I can feel the frowns. Trying local cuisines is on the to-do list of travelers.But please do not ignore your health. You never know if contaminated ingredients/water or anything oily can make you ill during your tour. During my Jaipur trip in December few years ago, a friend fell seriously ill, only to be diagnosed with food poisoning. Oh boy,…
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Food trail in Mathura and Vrindavan
Going on food trails has always been exciting for me, especially while traveling. Soaking in the culture is an essential of my travel experience. Food is an obvious and important part of any culture and tasting local cuisines is hence a must-do in each trip. Keeping aside the hygiene factor for once, let me boldly state that you would find the true essence of local cuisines at roadside dhabas or street vendors. They are the ones who have kept the specialty and authenticity alive. Here is my experience of food trail of Mathura and Vrindavan in Uttar Pradesh. AROUND SHRI KRISHNA JANMBHOOMI My first food trail experience was in the…
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Hotel Suris Boutique in Bali
My trip to Bali has been the most memorable one till date. I loved the vibes of the place and the natural beauty which people have beautifully preserved. Our stay in a mid-budget yet beautiful hotel made it more memorable. Here is a review of our stay in luxurious Hotel Suris Boutique in Bali. WHY SURIS BOUTIQUE For both of us, a hotel stay is not of much importance. The primary need is a safe, hygienic and neat place with basic amenities and good service. Secondly, we prefer a mid range or budget stay because we majorly use hotel room to rest at night. Hence spending a hefty amount on…
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A lavish stay at Sterling Sariska
Rajasthan is a storehouse of culture heritage, history and abundance of nature’s delight. Hence this princely state has been our favorite holiday destination. To mark our second wedding anniversary, husband and I planned a lavish stay at Sterling Sariska. Then known as Sariska Tiger Heaven by Sterling Holidays, this brain child of wildlife photographer Mr. Dinesh Durani, was managed by Thar Camps initially. Sterling resort is 5 km away from the Sariska sanctuary. The lavish Sterling Sariska Built with the objective of staying close to mother nature, Sterling Sariska resort offers a relaxing stay to all guests amid the rich experience of wilderness. The entire facility is spread over a huge area comprising…
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NuAyurveda clinic – A beautiful spa experience
Every tired mind & body needs a break, and there is nothing better than a stress relieving spa. If the latter is inspired from the wisdom of Ayurveda, that adds authenticity and excitement to the whole . Know more about my beautiful spa experience at NuAyurveda clinic in Gurgaon. Here I talk about NuAyurveda Clinic, a sister concern of The Four Fountain Spa in Super Mart 1, Gurgaon. I have been to Four Fountain Spa in the South Ex branch and know the brand really well. Their venture with NuAyurveda was new to me. The Clinic Tour The moment you enter the NuAyurveda clinic, the zesty aroma of lemon grass greets your nose…
