Travels in 2019… Plans for 2020

The travel bug in me started when I was 10. My parents rented a car, an old ambassador, to cover many places in Andhra Pradesh in India. We did not stop there. We travelled to Delhi, Haridwar and Rishikesh 6 months later. I don’t know why, probably because of the age I started seeing things…

A Day in a City: Kanyakumari

My day in Kanyakumari. It has all the activities and places to visit in the city. It includes, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Padmanabhapuram Palace, Sunrise and Sunset view point, Kumari Amman Temple, Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam etc.

24 Hours in a City: Trivandrum

One day in Trivandrum — the sacred city of Lord Anantha Padmanabhaswamy. This itinerary covers the world’s wealthiest temple, Napier Museum, a traditional Kerala Sadhya lunch at Mother’s Veg Plaza, Trivandrum Zoo, and sunset at Kovalam Beach. Temple timings, entry fees, dress code, and how to reach included.

5 Exotic animals and birds of Ladakh

5 exotic animals and birds found in the region of Ladakh. These are exclusive to this place. The harsh cold climate and very high altitudes make this place unique for these species.

Hanle – Hidden gem of Ladakh and home for Indian Astronomical Observatory

A one day trip to a small village called Hanle close to Indo-Tibet Border. It is a home for a 17th century old Monastery called Hanle Gompa. This place is also famous for the Indian Astronomical Observatory stationing one of the largest telescopes in the world.

Pangong Lake, Ladakh — Complete Visitor Guide 2026

Pangong Lake in Ladakh sits at 4,350 metres and stretches across the India-China border — two-thirds of it in Tibet. This complete guide covers both routes from Leh and Nubra Valley, Inner Line Permit requirements, best time to visit, lakeside tent accommodation, and what makes this salt water lake one of India’s most extraordinary natural wonders.

Did you know? Mahatma Gandhi was a travel writer

It is a lesser known fact that Gandhi was a travel writer way early in his life. Gandhi pursued his higher education in London in law. He has written on his first visit to UK for his fellow Indians who are travelling to UK.

Beauty of Nubra Valley – Greenery of Ladakh!

Nubra Valley is like an oasis in the cold desert of Ladakh. You will find greenery on the way. Also this place is very close to Siachen Glacier. My travel experiences to Nubra Valley is written in this post.