TRAVEL STORIES- India

Twin Cenotaphs in Orchha
MADHYA PRADESH

A guide for the historic town of Orchha

The medieval town of Orchha is seeped in history and rich heritage. Discovered under an impermeable forest cover, the place was named Orchha, translating as ‘hidden place’. It was later established as a capital in 1501 by Rudra Pratap Singh’s lineage. Orchha is known for its ancient temples, monuments, murals and gardens. Inspite of its […]

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The illustrious Orchha fort with golden sky
MADHYA PRADESH

Exploring the illustrious Orchha fort

The heart of India, Madhya Pradesh a.k.a MP is a concoction of primeval history, beautiful traditions, lip smacking food and lot more. Our recent visit to Orchha, a small town near Jhansi was all about bespoke architectural beauty. With dated structures narrating the glorious tales of a rich past, Orchha Fort topped our must-visit list. […]

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EXPERIENCES Himachal Pradesh

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 […]

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EXPERIENCES Himachal Pradesh

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 […]

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Rajasthan

A perfect weekend getaway in Dadhikar Fort

Looking for a weekend escapade destination near NCR? No, we don’t suggest a staycation. Our suggestion for a quick getaway is Dadhikar Fort; an amazin place nested in the foothills of the Aravalli range near Sariska village. I chose this Alwar’s fort-cation for Mithun’s birthday surprise in October. There couldn’t be a better time of the year to visit Rajasthan.

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The cenotaph of Moosi Maharani
Rajasthan

The lesser known Moosi Maharani Chhatri in Alwar

While planning a short getaway from NCR, never had Alwar appeared in our list. But this time it did, when I was planning husband’s birthday surprise. Moosi Maharani ki Chhatri in Alwar was our first stopover before we checked into Dadhikar Fort. The less known cenotaph awed us with its beauty and here is all you need to know about it.

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DELHI

The evening glory of Qutub Minar

We have visited historical monuments during day time. Ever imagined how do they look after dark? Well, they turn marvelous and through this post we hereby treat your senses to the evening glory of Qutub Minar. The ministry of tourism and culture, have taken several initiatives in the past to promote tourism in India. Since […]

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Dazzling Safdarjung Tomb in evening
DELHI

Glittering Safdarjung Tomb

What can bring tourists more joy than the extended visiting time of monuments till night? Under a recent initiative by ministry of tourism, historical monuments bathed in glittering lights will be now open till 9 pm. The culture ministry and the tourism department’s recent move has been a reason of delight for travelers, explorers, photographers, […]

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UTTARAKHAND

Valley of Flowers-Trek to heaven

Monsoon is that time of the year when we prefer to sit at home with a cup of tea and often avoid travelling. But one place that opens during monsoon and tourists visit in droves is Valley of flowers (VOF) in Uttarakhand. The views were indeed fascinating and we longed for a trek to heaven.

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Rajasthan

The offbeat Nagaur Fort

We are back with another travel story from our Rajasthan road trip in March this year. The popularity of Nagaur Fort drew us to this less-visited city and we were not disappointed. This was by far the most beautiful fort we ever saw. Post Bikaner and Jaiselmer, the last destination of our trip was Nagaur. […]

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Longewala war memorial
Rajasthan

Longewala War Memorial – The pride of India

Your visit to Jaisalmer is futile if you do not go to the iconic Longewala post. The most reminisced Indo-Pak war of 1971 was fought here where the latter faced a brutal defeat. Just once, for the sake of our fallen heroes and for the pride of India that you hold, do visit Longewala War […]

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The vibrant interiors of Bhandsar Jain Temple
Rajasthan

Touring Bikaner in one day

Among the most toured and well-known places of Rajasthan, Bikaner features in the list of potential tourist destinations. Placed close to Jodhpur and Jaisalmer, the city has several activities and places to indulge in. So here is an account of touring Bikaner in one day and making the most out of your short holiday. Junagarh […]

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