Background Char Dham of Uttarakhand needs no introduction as they are culturally significant and have achieved iconic status. If you ask me why I have not visited any of them in my over forty years of existence, the answer would be “I honestly do not know.” Although I had wanted to visit them for many […]
Introduction There are two Char Dham yatras, the bigger (bada) Char Dham and the smaller (chota) Char Dham. The bigger one encompasses all four corners of India, namely Badrinath in the north, Puri Jagannath in the east, Dwarka in the west and Rameshwaram in the south. But this FAQ is for the other one based
Introduction The Statue of Unity, the world’s tallest statue standing at 182 metres, is situated in Ekta Nagar (earlier known as Kevadiya) in Gujarat. Reading the opening line, if you are thinking that this is going to be a boring travel guide written by a bot, then I assure you that it is not. And
The problem If you are heading for a dream vacation or simply travelling, one thing you cannot avoid (especially on highways) is paying the dreaded “Toll”. The process has simplified over the years, from standing in endless queues to standing in smaller ones with the introduction of fastag. I will keep this blog as concise
Prelude I frequently go on solo trips for a couple of reasons. One is that I seldom find anyone who supports my non-conventional ideas for trips. Second is that, although I love travelling with family, scheduling becomes an issue. I simply do not love the idea of travelling during long weekends (due to overcrowding) but
Location The Sariska Retreat is located near the famous tiger reserve of Sariska in Rajasthan. Specifically, the resort is located in the village of Thanagazi in the Alwar district. It is approximately 10 km from the entry gate of the tiger reserve, making it convenient for tourists. Why did I choose this hotel? I recently
Prologue: I have been a mountain guy for as long as I can remember. There is something about being amidst the giants. The only place where I truly experience peace is when I am in the mountains. I can go on and on endlessly but then I will reserve that for a different piece. It
Location Hotel Shingar Regency is located in the well-known tourist town of Manali in Himachal Pradesh. The hotel is less than a kilometre from the famous Mall Road and very close to Hadimba Temple, making it convenient for tourists. Guests can walk to nearby popular spots or take autorickshaws, which are available right outside the
Introduction Since I started working (about a couple of decades ago), visiting Vaishno Devi has become an annual ritual for me. It is difficult to explain the reason why the place keeps me drawing towards it, but I feel incomplete without going to the place once a year. Except for the couple of years when
If you are into motorcycle riding, be it just the city commutes or touring, several challenges come along with it. Managing your luggage is certainly one of them as the real estate on a bike is limited and the stuff to be carried might be more. There are tank bags, tail bags, saddle bags and