Situated deep in the heart of the mighty Brahmaputra river in the north-eastern state of Assam is the island of Majuli. India’s first island district, it is also the largest river island in the world. Majuli is located 200 km east from the state capital of Guwahati and is also the cultural capital of Assam. To...Read More
Sangla in Himachal Pradesh is known as the light pass and is called so because the valley receives sunlight during the day. There are snow-clad mountains surrounding and the Kinner Kailash peak can be seen as well. The Baspa River flows through the valley and that is why it is also known as the Baspa Valley.Table...Read More
The idyllic Alibaug coast is located just 120 kms away from the Mumbai mainland. There are two options to get there. The ferry service from Gateway of India or Ferry Wharf to either Mandwa or Rewas from where there are bus services or share rickshaws to Awas on the Alibaug. The other option is to drive...Read More
Someone rightly said, “There are two great days in a person’s life — the day we’re born and the day we discover why.” Even though some of us haven’t discovered the latter as yet we can celebrate the former. Since India is filled with varied cultures, traditions, climates, you can make the best use of it,...Read More
Just 102 kilometres from Mumbai and 146 kilometres from Pune, lies the sleepy beach village of Akshi. The perfect break from the daily city life, is a few days in the lap of nature with the seagulls flying by and the fish washing along the shore at Akshi.From Mumbai, getting to Akshi by road, one has...Read More
Being just 120 kilometres south of Mumbai and around 140 kilometres from Pune, makes Alibaug a favourite weekend getaway for city dwellers from both. The scenic beaches and idyllic life make Alibaug a go-to place for many Mumbaikars and Puneites.Many drive down to Alibaug, while some from Mumbai prefer to take the ferry service to Mandwa...Read More
There is no pain that can be equivalent to the pain of a heartbreak. It’s one of those times in life where one’s entire world comes to a standstill. At this point in time, when saturated with negative vibes, just wanting to get back to the happy times, its best to leave the world behind, take...Read More
Kerala is not only the land of coconuts, but also the land of the most picturesque beaches in the country. Each beach has its own vibe, its own character and something unique to offer every traveller. Here’s a quick list of a few beaches from the coastal paradise of Kerala that is a must-visit for every...Read More
When one thinks about travel or backpacking one would think freedom; a sense of independence. While the thrill is obvious, there is an ambiguity as one has to travel to a new place. Just as birds, parents need to push their teenagers out of their nests to explore with their backpacks. Here are some reasons why...Read More
If you want to experience the backwaters of Kerala, Alleppey is one of the many places where travellers can take to the sea. Around 80 km away from the bustling city of Ernakulum, Alleppey can be reached by road via tourist cabs or local buses.Alleppey bus depot is just a stone’s throw away from the backwaters....Read More
We get so much from travelling to places – the experience, the thrill, the adventure. It’s like a wave filled with excitement and nervousness where you have the freedom to experiment with your life. Moreover, travel gives you friends. It gives you an advantage of meeting strangers who you can share this wave of excitement with...Read More
The first thing you’d notice before touching the shores of Kochi, Kerala are the verdant canopies of coconut trees as they gently sway as if to wave a welcoming hello. The aerial view on board a flight is just breathtaking and adds truth to the slogan: Kerala – God’s Own Country. If you were an omnipresent...Read More
Find yourself trapped between the four walls of your classroom with your mind wandering through the mountains and beaches you crave to explore? Think you don’t have enough money to take a trip away from the city? Well… Think again!Here’s a list of 10 The Land of Wanderlust (TLOW) trips every college student must go on:Table...Read More
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
The Rann of Kutch is arguably the best backpacking destination in the state of Gujarat, which is endless miles of salty and marshy land in the Thar Desert. The white desert is located between Gujarat in India and the Sindh province in Pakistan and comprises of around 30,000 sq. km of land which includes the Great...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
Every first time backpacker is drowned in the dilemma of what has to be packed, what has to be done and a gamut of other questions. Here are some mistakes which one can avoid on their first backpacking trip.Table of Contents1. Pack too much stuff2. Avoid wearing jeans3. Don’t anticipate, just participate4. Check the weather forecast5....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
Mandvi is a small beach town located around 56 km south of the district headquarters of Bhuj in the state of Gujarat. The town has a 400-year-old shipbuilding industry, which till date builds small wooden ships and was once a thriving port in the region.There are multiple ways of reaching the beach town of Mandvi from...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
There’s a reason why traveller’s are called backpackers as backpacks or bagpacks are a hiker or traveller’s best companion. Thus a backpack has to reflect the style of its owner. A travel backpack is not the same as your everyday backpack.It has to weigh less as well as hold a large volume of goods in it...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
The Ganapati season is live in Bombay and with my birthday being in the same week, all I planned was to kill my time in Bombay with friends. But just a week before the fest aviaries a friend convinced me to join him for a Parvati valley hike. And boy, I am glad I got convinced!!!There...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
