Mahansar is a small, charming and laid back village located around 6 km south-west from the town of Ramgarh. Mahansar is located in Jhunjhunu district at a distance of 40 km from Jhunjhunu near the trifurcation of Jhujhunu, Churu and Sikar districts in RajasthanThis Shekhawati village of Mahansar can be easily reached by the local buses...Read More
Leh-Ladakh the land of Lamas and Yaks, boasts of some of the highest passes in the world and most beautiful and rugged terrain. Manali and Srinagar are the two gateways to this heaven on earth. Ladakh is possibly on every person’s bucket list and we at TLOW have a host of budget backpacker road trips lined...Read More
Located on Netaji Subhash Marg, Chandni Chowk Red Fort is accessible from all parts of Delhi due to its central location. There are local buses which go directly to Red Fort from ISBT Kashmiri Gate, the New Delhi airport and railway station. The monument is also easily accessible by Delhi Metro which connects the old and...Read More
Located around 34 km west of the town of Mandawa is Ramgarh which was once of the wealthiest towns in 19th century India. Ramgarh is situated in the Sikar district of Northern Rajasthan. Ramgarh is the second town which can be visited on a day trip from Mandawa after exploring Fatehpur.The best way to reach Ramgarh...Read More
There are many things that are synonymous with Parvati Valley in Himachal Pradesh. We tell you 21 must do offbeat things while in this Himalayan haven.Table of Contents1. Dogs:2. Enjoy the beauty, forget the selfie:3. Pizza at Tosh:4. Yolo Camping:5. Fairy forest:6. Attend a Psy party:7. Chill by the Parvati:8. Hike to a hot spring bath:9....Read More
Here is The Land Of Wanderlust’s list of 15 offbeat things to do while in the town of Dharamshala, the home of the Dalai Lama and his people in exile from Tibet.Table of Contents1. Walk to Dharamkot village:2. Night stay at Triund:3. Shopping:4. Dharamshala Luffing:5. Street play:6. Dalai Lama temple:7. Movie at the theatre:8. Sunset at...Read More
Located around 21 km south-west of the town of Mandawa is a small sleepy, desert town of Fatehpur which is also called the culture capital of. Fatehpur is situated in the Sikar district of northern Rajasthan. The town of Fatehpur was established in 1451 by Nawab Fateh Khan and hence derives its name from its former...Read More
A four-hour bus ride from the pink city of Jaipur, the capital of the royal state of Rajasthan will take one to the town of Mandawa in Jhunjhunu district of Northern Rajasthan. Mandawa is famous for its ancient Havelis and the towering Mandawa fort which has now been converted into a heritage luxury hotel.Mandawa is situated...Read More
Here is a checklist of things to have while backpacking to the Western Indian state of Gujarat for a minimum of travel of 5 days to a maximum of four weeksTable of ContentsGujarat Travelling gear:Gujarat Clothing:Gujarat Accessories:Gujarat Travelling gear:A rucksack of a minimum 50 liters.(Must have) A day pack to move around with ease.(Must have) A...Read More
Here is The Land Of Wanderlust’s blueprint to an eight-day backpacking trip around Dharamshala the lesser-known villages of Rewalsar and Parashar Lake in Mandi district and Mcleodganj is the land known as mini-Tibet because of the thousands of Tibetan refugees who call this place home. For more information please read our detailed blueprint.DharamshalaTrip cost: Rs. 10,000/-...Read More
There aren’t many options when it comes to camping in Maharashtra or camping around Mumbai but over the years Bhandardara has become one of the most frequent and energetic camps for The Land Of Wanderlust (TLOW). From travel to food to tents, TLOW does it all, so here’s a list of the top things to do...Read More
Rewalsar is a religious town built around Lake Rewalsar or Tso Pema as it is more fondly known by locals, in the Mandi district of Himachal Pradesh. The town is situated at an altitude of around 4,460 feet above sea level (1360 metres). Rewalsar is located around 23 km south-west of the district headquarters of Mandi.The...Read More
Often called the Scotland of the South, Coorg is an idyllic destination for families, trekkers and nature enthusiasts in Karnataka. It’s the ideal place to get one with nature, or spend a relaxing time in a quiet town over some good food. To reach Coorg, you have to arrive at Mangalore, Bangalore or Mysore (the closest...Read More
The beautiful and picturesque region of Mcleodganj in the Kangra valley of the Himalayas is home to more than a 1000 refugees from Tibet, the place has a spiritual aura surrounding it with monasteries, prayer flags and prayer wheels. On the other hand, Rewalsar is a small village in the Mandi district with a beautiful lake...Read More
To the East of Mumbai lies the magnificent Elephanta Island which houses the caves of the same name. The Elephanta Caves is natively known as Gharapurichi Leni. The island is also known as ‘the city of caves’ or Gharapuri or also as Pory Island.About 10 kilometres or 6.2 miles into the Arabian Sea from Mumbai is...Read More
Manikaran or Manikaran Sahib as it is famously known amongst the religious pilgrims visiting the village is situated in the Parvati Valley of Kullu district in Himachal Pradesh. Manikaran is situated alongside the Parvati River, at an altitude of 5,574 feet above sea-level. As the names suggest is the land of the Himalayas and so Manikaran...Read More
When one visits the temple town of Gokarna here are some must-do things around the town and on the remote beaches which still have the hippie cult thriving at their very best. Table of Contents1. Gokarna Hiking:2. Ice Nutella:3. Prawn Pizza on a Banana leaf:4. Seafood Lasagna:5. Collect Souvenir:6. Hippie Shopping:7. Idli dosa:8. Kudlee flea market:9. Selfie...Read More
Situated at a towering altitude of around 12,139 feet above sea-level is the village of Rangrik. It is considered to be the largest village in Spiti Valley in terms of area and population. The village of Rangrik is location around 8 km from the sub-district headquarters of Kaza.The village is also referred to as new Kaza...Read More
Located around 52km west of the town of Leh in the Ladakh sub-division of the Trans-Himalayan state of Jammu & Kashmir is the holy village of Likir, which houses a Gompa by the very same name. The village of Likir is situated at an altitude of around 11,483 feet above sea level. LikirThere are two options...Read More
Located around 70 km from the town of Leh on the Sham side is the pretty village of Alchi which is nestled on the banks of the mighty Indus river. The village of Alchi is situated at an altitude of around 10,200 feet above sea level and has a Buddhist Monastery which is regarded as one...Read More
The chikoo land is just 160 kms away from Mumbai. Bordi also boasts of a scenic beach which makes for a good walk and swim too. Here are five reasons to take a train up to this idyllic place north of Mumbai.Table of Contents1. Chikoos all around2. Virgin Bordi Beach3. Swimming in the sea4. Peaceful time5....Read More
An auto-rickshaw or bus ride from Malad station takes one to Madh Island which includes the Madh Jetty, Madh Beach and Aksa Beach stretches. The secluded beaches see life by the sea in its true essence.Table of Contents1. Visit Madh Fort2. Chill on the beach3. Buy dried fish4. Pray at Madh Church5. Stay at the shacks1....Read More
A 40-minute uphill drive from the town of Kaza in Spiti valley for 14km and one will reach the village of Hikkim. This place houses the highest post office in the world. The village of Hikkim is situated at a towering altitude of around 14,400 feet above sea level. Hikkim also has the highest polling booth...Read More
Hampi, the land of boulders has tonnes of things to do over an extended weekend. Here is a list of 21 mainstream and offbeat things which we at TLOW feel are a must-do for everyone who backpacks to Hampi. 2N/3D Hampi Backpacking Trip Jump To 1. Hampi Cycling2. Bouldering3. Sunset at Hemakuta Hill4. Selfie at Monkey...Read More
Backpacking over the years has faced a lot of criticism. In the face of it all, an increasing number of travellers have been opting for this niche kind of travel lately. Backpacking in the simplest of terms can be defined as something that is raw and doesn’t abide by any rules of travel.Backpacking The core essence...Read More
Here are some of the must-do mainstream and offbeat things while in the hippie backpacker town of Kasol in Parvati Valley, Himachal Pradesh.Table of Contents1. Camping in the woods2. Kasol Trance Party3. Urban clans4. Hippie Shopping6. Boom6. Candlelight dinner at Evergreen Cafe7. Rice Beer8. Chilling by the Parvati 9. Funky hairdos10. A night walk to Chalal11. Riverside hot...Read More
Here is The Land Of Wanderlust’s blueprint to a road trip through the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, which is also known for its barren rugged mountains, beautiful monastery’s and funny road captions.LadakhTRIP COST: Rs. 17,000/- + 5% GST = Rs 17,850/-Inclusion:Accommodation (3 to 6 based on room size) Travel Entry Fee PermitsExclusion:Food Anything not mentioned in...Read More
Here is a blueprint to a road trip through the Trans-Himalayan region of Ladakh, which is also known for its barren rugged mountains, beautiful monasteries and funny road captions. Leh Ladakh TRIP COST: Rs. 20,000 + 5% GST = Rs. 21,000/-Only on payment of 50% of the trip cost will a seat be confirmed.This trip will...Read More
Here is The Land Out There’s blueprint for a road trip through the trans-Himalayan region of Leh Ladakh during the peak of winter season. During this time one can see Ladakh’s natural beauty at its best, with snow-capped mountains and the cold desert covered in snow. The nights are longer and the days are majestic. Experience...Read More
Located deep within the Trans-Himalayan region of Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh is the unheard offbeat village of Mane which locals claim is the prettiest village in the region. Mane is located at a towering altitude of around 9,537 feet above sea-level.Mane is located 45 km from the town of Kaza on the other side of...Read More
