Mirror-mirror on the wall, which is the wettest place of ‘em all? For years there’s been a rivalry between the famous Cherrapunjee and the not-so-famous Mawsynram as who which destination receives the most rainfall in the world. While it was the more famous neighbor that consistently won the podium since the comparisons began, last year...
In many ways, chasing the monsoons is Southern India’s answer to the ‘Leh-Manali road trip on a Bullet’ that every adventure junkie in India worth his salt craves for. And if you’re a first timer, you might argue that how can the act of gazing lazily at the skies on a Kerala beach in anticipation...
Certain onscreen fantasies are so etched in our collective consciousness that their encounter with reality can be quite an experience! Imagine visiting all those locations across Europe where HBO’s Game of Thrones was shot. The pursuit of the land of Westeros, immortalised by George R.R. Martin’s popular fantasy, will take you across Iceland, Northern Ireland,...
Although Bikaner hasn’t received the kind of attention it deserves, it is fast emerging as one of Rajasthan’s favoured locales for royalty and the Thar Desert. Jangladesh’s barren wilderness was first turned habitable in 1488 on the city of Bikaner’s establishment. Numerous forts and palaces make Bikaner the wonderful historical city it is today. While...
“The happiness of every country depends upon the character of its people, rather than the form of its government” – Thomas Chandler Haliburton Thinking of Bhutan- the happiest place on earth, one may start to wonder that how did it get there or may even question that is it really so? or just a mere...
Often viewed as a day trip from Nainital, Bhimtal has now carved out its own space to become a unique destination in its own right. Until a couple of years ago, the main draw here at Bhimtal was its lake created by the earth-dam built in 1883. Regular boating and sightseeing apart, Bhimtal has now...
Agra, in northern India’s Uttar Pradesh, is home to the iconic Taj Mahal, a mausoleum built for the Mughal ruler Shah Jahan’s wife, Mumtaz Mahal (who died in childbirth in 1631). The magical allure of the Taj Mahal draws tourists to Agra like moths to a wondrous flame. And despite the hype, it’s every bit...
Are you harbouring the wish to visit Ladakh for long? Are you still confused on the best time to hit this wonderful place? Worry not; we will get your problem solved. This is one such destination which doesn’t need any introduction, right? “Beautiful” and “stunning” can be understatements while describing this place. Magnificent are its...
Who doesn’t like to holiday among clear blue seas, evergreen forests and pristine landscapes? Andaman and Nicobar Island is one such destination, and it make for a perfect year-round holiday spot to savor, and what more? This archipelago of 60 islands, in the middle of Bay of Bengal, is also a place that can give...
The ‘Land of the Long White Cloud’ is famed for its fascinating Maori culture, amazing craft beer, stunning thermal springs, impressive volcanic cones, mesmerising clear waters, incredible wildlife and much more! 1. Auckland Auckland skyline Fancy swimming with sharks? Ensure Kelly Tarlton’s – home to over 80 species of marine life – is part of...
