Fascinating things to do in Hampi!

Hampi in a Nutshel You must have heard of the UNESCO World Heritage town, Hampi located in the state of Karnataka. Renowned as the capital of the infamous Vijaynagara kingdom, Hampi is prominent for its mind boggling architectural ruins, unique landscapes, fascinating geology and mythological references in epics like the Ramayana where it is mentioned…

DIY Roadtrip to Spiti Valley- Ideal Itinerary! (Part 1)

Nestled in the bordering corners of Himachal Pradesh, Spiti Valley lies in the Western parts of Himalayas which witnesses less rainfall and has minimum vegetation. Known for its “beyond amazing” landscapes, rough terrains and a tough accessibility, it is one of the most loved places for travelers who like less-commercial and partially explored destinations! Spiti…

Mandarmani – A Tranquil Beach of the East!

“Should I take this trip or skip it for a couple of days extra at Kolkata? It would be a Solo trip anyway; beaches are more fun with company. Chuck it! I better stay back and catch up with my friends, Mandarmani some other time!” I thought to myself before sleeping but somehow I forgot…

A Guide to the Wizardous North Sikkim!

North Sikkim is a mystical land with many hidden and unexplored gems! A romance with this enchantress will have you smitten for life as the snow laden peaks and milky white waterfalls cast a spell on you! But planning a perfect trip to this Magical abode could be a daunting task! I had received a…

What amazed me in 2017!!

Every year we come across so many beautiful things. And when you travel, each day shows you something new. Some of these are spell binding beauties and some experiences are tough to handle! But life never fails to amaze us! Here’s a short compilation of the top 10 things and places I had seen in…

How to Prepare to travel to the wettest Place on Earth- Meghalayan Monsoons!

Proudly boasting itself as the “Wettest place on Earth” and quite living up to it, Meghalaya is the ultimate romance of Nature during Monsoon! The exhilarating beauty which the nature displays in its favorite season is something one cannot afford to miss. A glimpse of the otherwise subtle and serene krang suri falls during monsoons: https://www.instagram.com/p/BZQ-NDenaQ0/?taken-by=thevagabonddreamer…

Mystical Mangroves of Pichavaram- A day trip from Pondicherry!!

I wouldn’t be surprised if you tell me you haven’t heard of the Pichavaram Mangroves before.  Located in the Cuddalore district of Tamil Nadu, around 230 KMs from Chennai, lies this mystical place which happens to be the World’s second largest Mangrove forest (Largest is Sunderbans Mangrove forest of West Bengal, India).  This amazing creation of…

7 Myths Busted about travelling to the North-East India!!

“Guys, Let’s explore North-East India this time” is often reciprocated with “No yaar! It’s pretty unsafe” or “Are you crazy! Those people eat dogs, you want to starve?” and also, “Damn! I wish. But it’s really expensive, and I am not an adventure junkie anyway.” I have started staying pretty active on travel forums since…

Bonfire Tales: The YakMan’s Bacha!!

I was trekking the West Kameng district of Arunachal Pradesh: Beautiful hills, Cool breeze, Greenery all around, sparingly scarce human population- right in the lap of nature. While I was enjoying every bit of wandering around, just on the outskirts of a random village, I came across a herd of Yaks. Giant majestically beautiful animals…

15 tips for a Female Solo Traveler!!

“My 1st solo trip!” This is like in the wish list of so many young women all over the globe and especially in India, where the stigma about girls travelling is subsiding slowly. When we hear/talk about a girl travelling solo, the most general reactions we see are “Wow! She is one bold woman” or…