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Dholavira is the site of the world-famous Harappan civilization which is located deep inside the island of Khadir, amidst the salt plains of the Great Rann of Kutch in Gujarat. Dholavira is one of the five largest Harappan sites in the world and the most prominent archaeological site in India belonging to the Indus Valley Civilization.Travellers...Read More

A traveller or a backpacker is so much different from a tourist. A tourist only looks at the popularity of a certain place or a certain culture, while a backpacker becomes one with the people, the culture and the place. Here are 10 things you must do every time you backpack:Table of Contents1. Take public transport2....Read More

Backpacking is something that forces you out of your comfort zone into new cultures and to new places. Backpacking to new places makes you realise that the world is not such a scary place after all. There are some many things we can gain from travelling that we cannot gain by staying with the four walls...Read More

Kalo Dungar also known as the black hills of Kutch is the highest point in the district. The hills are situated at an altitude of around 1516 feet above sea-level (462 metres). Kandva village is the closest inhabited village which is located around 25 kilometres from Kalo Dungar and there is a dense forest cover that...Read More

The tribal village of Bhimasar in Anjar taluka of Kutch district in western Gujarat is at a distance of around 65 kilometres from the town headquarters of Bhuj. Hiring a private car or taxi from Bhuj is the best way to reach Bhimasar and the fossil park. Public transportation in Kutch is unreliable and depending on...Read More

Like every other teen around my age, I too wondered, what was this whole ‘hype’ of travelling after graduation ? Was it only a part of the youth phase of life everybody went through or was it this sheer determination to explore beyond boundaries? Were people only travelling for good profile pictures on their Facebook or...Read More

Travelling with your loved one can be a great excuse for getting to know each other better. Be it a hike to the Himalayas, a getaway to Hawaii or even a luxurious trip to Las Vegas; the results post-vacation can be astonishing.But what a bummer it is if your girl is not a big fan of...Read More

The headquarters of Kutch district located in western Gujarat, Bhuj is the gateway to the Rann of Kutch which is the famous salt desert region in the state. Bhuj has an extremely rich history and was the epicentre of civilization and prehistoric archaeological findings. There are multiple ways of getting to Bhuj. The first option travellers...Read More

Nainital, a splendid hill station situated in the state of Uttarakhand is approximately 6841 feet (2085 m)above sea-level. For Delhiites, it has always been one of the most preferred places to travel to for a holiday with less number of travelling hours. Nainital is almost 285 kilometres from Delhi via road. It takes 5-6 hours to...Read More

Dalhousie is a small town in the Chamba region, in the northern state of Himachal Pradesh. It is situated on five hills – Kathalagh, Potreyn, Terah, Bakrota and Bhangora.The town has an elevation of 1970 metres above sea level. Located on the western edge of the Dhauladhar mountain range of the Himalayas, it is surrounded by...Read More

Amritsar, also known as Ambarsar was founded in 1577 by the fourth Sikh Guru Ram Das. The city is home to Sikhism’s holiest shrine, the spectacular Golden Temple or the Harmandir Sahib. Located in the state of Punjab, the city of Amritsar close to the Pakistan border and is 450 kms from Delhi, the national capital. It...Read More

Every travel journey requires music at the back while you bond with your travel mates. With wireless Bluetooth connection creating the hype as well as the ease to blast your music anytime on the road, there are a vast variety of speakers available in the market today.Speakers are often heavy on the wallet depending on the...Read More

While backpacking one is often left in the wild literally. Thankfully, we have smartphones that can be a huge help to get around the place one is backpacking to. Here is a list of six useful apps for backpackers.Table of Contents1. Cameringo- The photographer’s tool kit apps2. Foodspotting- Tinder for foodies3. Maps.me offline maps + Navigation4....Read More

Khara Pathar is a tiny Himalayan village located deep within a dense forest area covered with Deodar trees and apple orchids in the Shimla district of Himachal Pradesh. Khara Pathar is situated at an altitude of around 8770 feet above sea -level (2500 metres). The village is also the base for the hike to the source...Read More

A 28 km bumpy uphill drive from the town of Sangla in the Kinnaur district of Himachal Pradesh will lead one to Chitkul, the last village on the Indo-Tibet border. Chitkul is situated at a towering altitude of around 11,319 feet above sea-level (3450 m) and is the highest inhabited village in the Sangla Valley.To reach...Read More

In a county like India where safety seems much of privilege than a right, these safety tips should be kept in mind not just for long journeys but also for travel to work and back. It can also come in handy if you are working a night-shift or in an unknown place.Table of Contents1. Research Tips2....Read More

Going on a trip can be an expensive affair and saving money for it can be a problem for college students and young professionals. Saving money needs a plan which has to be effectively executed. Here are 10 simple changes that you can make in your day to day life to save money for a trip.Table...Read More

Situated at an altitude of around 7,238 feet above sea-level (2,205 metres) is the hill station of Shimla in Himachal Pradesh which is also arguably the most famous Himalayan holiday destination in India. Shimla was also the summer capital of the British during their rule in India. There are multiple ways of getting into Shimla. The...Read More

Narkanda is a small village situated at an altitude of 8885 feet above sea level (2708 M) in the state of Himachal Pradesh. The village is around 65 kilometres from Shimla and is surrounded by the Shivalik range. Narkanda can be easily reached via public transport or by driving down there. It is a skiing resort...Read More

Leh Ladakh are on the bucket list of many travellers in India and around the world. Here are 21 things that one should surely do when in the land of yaks and lamas.1. Leh Ladakh Street foodThe town of Leh Ladakh has plenty of street food options from Maggie, momos, bread omlette, parathas, mutton and chicken...Read More