In June when we wanted to spend 1 week away from Mumbai's hustle bustle and time off from our work, we decided to rest it out in Shimla. Our agenda for this trip was to relax in a nice homestay, enjoy the hilly views, take a walk in the evening, pop in some cafe and... Continue Reading →
Coastal Karnataka can be encapsulated in one phrase hidden but not-so hidden blue water white sand beach of India. This entire trip was planned on a whim when Akhil was taking a 2 week break between two jobs. His main purpose on this trip was to unwind so I decided to go with it. We... Continue Reading →
Mangalore, the land of tulunads & nagas and locals also call it a land of ice cream. Most dismiss Mangalore (officially Mangaluru) as a stopover between Goa and Kerala, or a hub to access Coorg and Hassan. However, this bustling multicultural town is packed with history and many visit for its famed coastal cuisine. Named after the ancient... Continue Reading →
Kayaking is a fun water sport that is equivivalent to lazy boating with the freedom to get into narrow streams, low tide rivers & calm waters while exploring the waterbody & the nature around it. Kayaking was originally invented for hunting. It was even used to hunt fish or transport passengers across the water. But... Continue Reading →
Udupi is an emotion. Udupi, a land of Parashurama, place of blue water beaches, and place full of beautiful marine life. This place has so much in it for so many people that one can never get bored of this place. For us, we can keep coming back to this place for all the above... Continue Reading →
Murudeshwar is a coastal town of Karnataka, which has significance for Hinduism and has been an important place for staunch shiv bhakts. he first sight that catches your eye as you enter this peaceful and scenic seaside town is the majestic statue of Lord Shiva blessing you perched atop a small hillock overlooking the Arabian... Continue Reading →
Karnataka Blog Article Links Coastal Karnataka Travel GuideUdupi Travel GuideGokarna Travel GuideMangalore Travel GuideMurudeshwar Travel GuideKayaking in Udupi Article ContentKarnataka article blog linksItinerary for 2 to 3 daysThings to doStay optionsVisual journey of our trip this town made me feel like I am in Malgudi town Gokarna Travel itinerary for 2 to 3 days Day... Continue Reading →
Somnath temple located in Prabhas Patan is the Aadi Jyotirlinga - Sanskrit meaning of Aadi is initial or one in this context - of the 12 Jyotirlinga built across India. Somnath temple stands at the shore of the Arabian ocean on the western corner of Indian subcontinent in Gujarat. This tirthdham is almost 2000 years... Continue Reading →
One can experience culture of a place either by living there or tasting the local food. And i definitely prefer the tasting-local-food route to get a peek into a place's culture. Meghalaya being a part of India with distinctive geology, is interesting to witness in form of its food. Meghalaya Blog Article Links Meghalaya Travel... Continue Reading →
Cafes are an amazing way to soak in a beautiful town. I love to sit in cafes and with every sip I take in the local language, people, music, weather. Its also a great way to listen to the way to greet each other, sound of ceramic cups clinking on table, music made by the... Continue Reading →
