After a few cool days up in the mountains in Darjeeling, my next destination was Kolkata, a scorching hot metropolis where the iconic Ambassador car taxis are rushing left to right. One of my favorite moments was my visit to… Continue Reading…

Darjeeling was initially not in my radar but after talking to a fellow traveler I decided it would be a nice change of scenery. This town is famous for its tea plantations and so the landscape was something I felt… Continue Reading…

My next destination was the long awaited mystical city of Varanasi (Benares). I had heard so much during my travels. I knew that it was going to be a bit of a shock to the senses and by all means… Continue Reading…

Having chilled out in the yoga capital, it was time to move on and hit another cultural town, Khajuraho, known among other things for its temples, well a special type , sex temples. Despite having indulged myself to the site… Continue Reading…

Initial plan was to head to the trekking towns of Manali, Shimla etc but due to this year’s monsoon period being longer than usual, which led to mudslides blocking roads in and out, it was not to happen. Fellow travelers… Continue Reading…

My mission to find peace and quiet in the Himalayas now had a destination name, Dharamshala. This is where the Dalai Lama, aka His Holiness, resides when he is not busy travelling the world. It is also a hot spot… Continue Reading…

My tour in Rajasthan was complete after my visit to Udaipur. I was ready to move on to another state. By the way India has 29 of! I was also looking to move to less hectic areas and from what… Continue Reading…

Part of the thrill of travelling for me is experiencing different modes of transport. So far I had  been taking trains and tuk tuks but for my journey to Udaipur, nicknamed the city of Lakes, I took my first night… Continue Reading…

In search for the desert and camels, I take the train and head to the Golden City, Jaisalmer located a stone throw away from the Pakistan border. Upon arrival at the hostel, before I have the chance to put my… Continue Reading…

Next stop, Jodhpur. Nicknamed the “Blue city” of Rajasthan due to its colourful blue buildings that blend perfectly well with the landscape and its awe inspiring fort in the top of the hill. The past few days have been hectic.… Continue Reading…