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Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF) – 2018

Jan

2016

Facebook Google+ Twitter If you love literature and books and fancy staying in touch with the literary circle, then the Jaipur Literature Festival is your Mecca! A grand festival solely dedicated to Literature had been long due and JLF made it possible for all of us. It is so popular that Mail has even called ...

Cycling from Mumbai to Goa (Partially On A Solar Powered Bicycle)

Jan

2016

Facebook Google+ Twitter The Making of “Solar Etwin” – The Solar Powered Motor Assisted Bicycle It all started with the project of an e-bike (naming it “Etwin”) – a motor powered bicycle which assists pedalling and eases the effort on flats and positive gradients. The idea to make an electric bicycle was to check ...

Bhowali: The land of peace and serenity

Jan

2016

Facebook Google+ Twitter Bhowali happened to me at a time when it was nowhere on the travelers wishlist and the place only reminds me of lush green mountains, only to be re-visited many years later This year while I was looking for a quick break in Himalayas, I wanted to visit a place where I ...

Triund: The Perfect Snow Trek For First Timers 1

Jan

2016

Facebook Google+ Twitter Triund Trek is a surprise in disguise. It is laced with the trinity of rewarding journey, picturesque views of snow-capped mountains and the subtle beauty of a snow trek. With such breath-taking beauty surrounding me, I didn’t have to put in much effort with the camera. Triund is at an effortless distance from ...

A Motorcycle Road Trip through Majestic Rajasthan

Dec

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Motorcycling through the royal state of Rajasthan on a Royal Enfield motorcycle – can’t get any more regal than that! Rajasthan is an incredible destination if you are fond of history, heritage architecture & craftsmanship, since these are things that you will find in abundance in this state. The brilliantly smooth roads ...

Kasol: A Backpacker’s Paradise 1

Dec

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Kasol has always been a pit stop for backpackers moving to higher camps. It has shops selling all sorts of trekking essentials and knick knacks. A large number of Israelis and Indians call Kasol their home for a greater part of the year, migrating to Goa during the winters. About the Place: ...

In My City – Kohima 4

Dec

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter The most striking fact about Kohima is the sense of freedom which you get to witness on the streets. The most fashionably dressed girls and guys. Wear what you love and nobody bothers. You won’t get strange stares from people around you. No, I am not talking about Las Vegas or a ...

Trip To Henry’s Island: White Sand Beauty 1

Dec

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter A beautiful beach, lovely sunset to watch out for and some heartfelt conversation with your cousins. Life is all about such happy moments and living them each passing day. During my recent visit to Kolkata, I along with my bunch of cousins decided to head to Henry’s Island –a popular beach adjoining Sunderban. We ...

Trip To Sinhagad Fort: The Gates of Sahyadri On wheels

Dec

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter Sinhagad is a widely popular trekking destination for Mumbaikars and Punekars. Located 50 kms from Pune, it is fun to ride up-to the Fort passing through the enchanting Ghats and fog. One morning, on Sunday, we started at around 6 am from Pune to enjoy the preachy breeze and astounding scenery of ...

In search of Diamonds at the ‘Shepherd’s Hill’

Nov

2015

Facebook Google+ Twitter The first thing that I learnt was that all the world-famous huge diamonds…..the Darya-e-Nur, the Koh-i-noor, Hope Diamond, the Regent Diamond all were excavated from Golkonda mines! The fort city once, was an important trade centre of precious stones and gems and kings had a dripping with riches, opulent lifestyle. That piqued my interest….diamonds are a girl’s best friend ...