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The Faces Of Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim and Darjeeling) – A Photo Essay

The Faces Of Eastern Himalayas (Sikkim and Darjeeling) – A Photo Essay

I simply love meeting people from different regions and communities. Since India is such a vast land, there is enough opportunity to discover new people in almost every part of the country. On my sojourn in Sikkim and Darjeeling, I met many lovely people. These 

10 Quirky Things About Lucknow

10 Quirky Things About Lucknow

‘Quirky Indian Cities’ series – Lucknow is a little queer city. It has got a lot of character and charm to it, but it’s also sordid in some ways. Although it is presumed to be a Nawabi (royal) city with ‘politeness’ embedded in its texture, 

10 Quirky Things About Mumbai

10 Quirky Things About Mumbai

Mumbai is magic. If I talk about its quirky side, I think I would say that every bit of it is quirky! If you have lived in Mumbai or spent even a few days there, you should be nodding in agreement. It is a mad 

10 Quirky Things About Delhi

10 Quirky Things About Delhi

This is the second post in the ‘Quirks of Indian cities’ series. If you have missed out on the first post, read it here — 10 Quirky Things About Hyderabad Delhi holds a special place in my life. It was my home for a decade. 

10 Quirky Things About Hyderabad

10 Quirky Things About Hyderabad

What is the first thing that flashes in your mind when you think of Hyderabad? Maybe the quintessential Hyderabadi Biryani and the heritage left by the Nizams, right? Each city in India has a certain unique personality to it, and Hyderabad is no different. It’s 

4 Essential Ingredients Of Quality Travel

4 Essential Ingredients Of Quality Travel

Travel is the romance of life. Although it seems like escaping reality, it actually makes us come to terms with ‘reality’. If you are a passionate and a seasoned traveller, you will understand what I am saying. Travel is beyond the idea of recreation and 

That’s How I Discovered Darjeeling

That’s How I Discovered Darjeeling

Darjeeling is a legacy. It’s not an ordinary destination. I had a void in me as a traveller that always kept Darjeeling somewhere on my radar. Even though I had heard so many bad reviews about it, I still wasn’t deterred about visiting it. I 

The Street Buzz In India – A Photo Essay

The Street Buzz In India – A Photo Essay

If you really want to immerse into the essence of India, wander its streets. Yes, the true India is experienced on the streets. Although the country is different in each region and state, there is a common thread that seeps through each Indian heart. Every