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Spiti Road Trip (Day 2) – Kaza and Beyond

Waking up in Kaza is an exercise in slow motion. You don’t just jump out of bed, you sit up, wait for your racing pulse to settle, take a deep breath of ice-cold air, and remind yourself to move with intention.

Today’s itinerary was a punishing loop through the highest inhabited pockets of the world.…

Spiti Road Trip (Day 1)- The long road to Kaza

They don’t tell you about the silence.

Everyone talks about the views, the postcard-perfect monasteries clinging to crumbling cliffs, the sapphire waters of Chandrataal, and the violent pink hue of a Himalayan sunset. But no one warns about the heavy, echoing quiet that hits us the moment the cell phone signal drops to zero.

Spiti…

Chausath Yogini Temple of Haripur, Bhubaneswar

In the flickering amber glow of the setting sun, we stood shoulder-to-shoulder, forming an almost perfect circle. The air is thick with the scent of crushed hibiscus, burning camphor, and parched earth. Our voices, a resonant blend of deep baritones and soaring sopranos, weave together to chant the “Chausath Yogini Devi Strotam”. Each Sanskrit syllable…

Jagdalpur: Journey into the Heart of Bastar

Stepping into Jagdalpur felt like unveiling a secret. Nestled in the Bastar district of Chhattisgarh, this vibrant town is a treasure trove of culture, history, and raw natural beauty.

Discover Nirmalajhara Temple: A Serene Spiritual Haven in Khallikote, Odisha

A journey through history unfolds at this remarkable centuries-old temple complex. Enclosed within its historic walls, a sense of deep tranquility prevails, amplified by the presence of a small but beautiful water reservoir. The gentle ripple of the water and the quiet atmosphere transport visitors to a time when this temple served as a center…

Top Experiences in Haridwar You Can’t Miss

Haridwar, one of the holiest city in Hinduism, offers a spiritual experience that cannot be described in mere words. Nestled on the banks of the holy river Ganga, this ancient city offers a plethora of experiences for visitors. So, here, I present the top 10 things to do in Haridwar that should not be missed…

Vattakotai Fort – Views and the story of De Lannoy

Vattakottai Fort is a historic fort located in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, India; that offers stunning views of the Arabian Sea and surrounding landscape.

Built by the Travancore Kingdom in the 18th century, this fort blends Dutch and local architectural styles, to bring forth a structure that’s both beautiful as well as formidable.

Discover the Best of Kanniyakumari in Two Days | Travel Tips

I had read in my class 6 geography book that India is a peninsula covered with water on three sides. No where is it more evident that Kanniyakumari, the southern most tip of the Indian mainland. Bay of Bengal to the east, Arabian Sea to the west and the vast Indian Ocean in the south,…

St. Philomena’s Church of Mysore: A Neo-Gothic Marvel

My initial itinerary of Mysore had only a handful of places, like the Amba Vilas Palace, Infosys Mysore Campus and the Brindavan Garden. However it was about to change as soon as our cab entered the city. Two giant spires, with a cross on top of each, protruded out of the city’s skyline. The colour…

Gupteswar Temple Of Koraput Odisha

Situated 80 KM away from Koraput, Gupteswar Temple is a must visit cave shrine dedicated to Lord Shiva. Besides being a popular Hindu temple, the place also has a lot on offer for any nature lover.

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Destinations

Karnataka
Tripura
Assam
Tamil Nadu
West Bengal
Rajasthan

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