Famously known as the Queen of Arabian Sea, the city of Cochin has been ruled by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British. Centuries of foreign rule has left an imprint and a lot of that can be seen in the design of the houses and churches that cover the city. Kochi is a perfect gateway to Kerala and a must Read More
Triund trek is a perfect getaway from Delhi /Chandigarh to the heights in McLeodganj in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. Situated between the Dhauladhar mountains and Kangra valley, the Triund Trek from Mcleodganj is considered to be a good initiation trek for the beginners. Triund trekking and camping is not a tough nut to crack but it nevertheless gifts you Read More
“That moment, when you are so close to danger and yet you know this is not the day you are going to die… I always liked that.” Growing up in the lap of Himalayas, I had no trouble finding a place to set my foot amongst the boulders and valleys. In Manali Vashisht (Manali) my father is a mountaineering pioneer. Read More
There are a lot of Leh Ladakh bike trips to choose from! But which Ladakh Bike Trip Itinerary is best for me? A question bikers ask themselves when planning their bike trip to Leh Ladakh. The ultimate terrain bike riding dream for many. To live this dream, riders have a choice of many choices. The riding routes vary in duration, Read More
“I took the one less travelled by, And that has made all the difference.” He took Robert Frost’s words literally. With an offline google map, he rode through the valleys of Ladakh, exploring villages only the backpackers used to visit, and finding places to stay where there ain’t any. Vishal in the picture, © copyright Vishal Bhanushali This is the story Read More
Our second feature of the Explorati series. Know more “After they left, it was just me and the mountains for as far as the eyes can see. I will never forget that half an hour. It was scary then. But now, when I think about it, it was really amazing. Those are the moments which I will cherish forever….” A Read More
In a search for our “Explorati”, we crossed paths with Yamini Gupta and she had so many stories to share with us. From gasping for a breath under an upturned raft in the Ganges to an adventurous drive through the hairpin turns of Munnar, the stories she shared made our day. From North to South, she has managed to put Read More
“To be a person is to have a story to tell” Isak Dinesen Stories play an important role in cultures around the world. Stories give meaning to our lives and allow us to connect with one another. While we are immersed in a story, we can see the world through someone else’s eyes. In Explorati, we share travel stories of real Read More
There’s a reason why Vasco de Gama landed at Kerala’s port first. It was for the gold. Not the gold mined from the earth but the one grew above the earth, Black pepper. Westerners loved the stinging heat they got from biting down those black beads. It made them wander around the mysterious sea, risking their life looking for it. Read More
Goa is Known as the land of Sun, Sand and the Beaches and the beaches of Goa are brimming with people from across the world who fell in love with this place. Nowadays finding a quiet spot on the beach sipping beer is a dream long lost. But before letting go of your dream take a look at the following Read More
It’s never too soon to start planning for the new years eve. Many of you might be on the fence about whether or not go to Goa for enjoying the new years eve party because Goa is most expensive during new years time! Price tags in Goa will hit the roof around New year, its a known fact. But we’ve Read More
It’s not too late to start planning for that awesome, winter holiday. Part of the preparation should include looking at some of these destinations which are best to be visited in winter months. Here are some of our suggestions for the top Winter Holiday Destinations in India an affordable, ‘less crowded’ – winter holiday: 1) Ruins of Hampi, Karnataka Winter Read More
