My Family decided to do the much-awaited trip to Shimla – the once British Summer Capital of India. Planned as a road trip, it was a Chandigarh – Parwanoo – Shimla journey.Chandigarh is the capital of the state of Punjab and a model city designed...
If you are an Expat staying in Bangalore and looking for a weekend get-away which does not involve too much travel and cost Mysore or Mysuru is just the place. About 144 kms from Bangalore a short distance- this the perfect vacation spot and can...
About Chennai Chennai is the biggest industrial and commercial centre in Southern India as well as a major cultural, economic and educational centre. Chennai, sometimes referred to as the “Gateway to South India” is also Host to the Fourth-largest expatriate population in India after Delhi, Bangalore...
Legend has it an old woman served cooked pulses to the lost and hungry Hoysala king, Veera Balla. In gratitude the king, founded a city and named it Bendakalooru which means the town of boiled beans. About Bengaluru, previously known as Bangalore, is the capital of the...
Ahmedabad, The Manchester of India is the preceding capital of Gujarat and one of the largest city of the dazzling state. Pronounced as “Amdavad” in Gujarati, it is esteemed as the most business friendly state. Until Independence, it was a walled city but eventually it...
A visit to your hometown not only gives you a deserving break, but it also makes you realise that you need to bring your fast-paced life to a halt. You experience the best digital detox. After almost two decades in Feb 2020, I have got an...
Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 17th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Having been a Portuguese territory for over 450 years, Goan...
A travelogue The holy city of Amritsar was beckoning me for quite some time. I am not a religious person. In fact, the only time I remember “The Almighty” is when I am feeling low about things in life. However, there is something about the sights...
Aurangabad –Cradle of Mughal Empire, canvas for ancient Buddhism, is a melting pot of colour, culture and flavour.Aurangabad is one of the important historical city in Maharashtra rich in cultural with Magnificent arts on display. Also, called as city of gates, a total of 54...
History Nainital is a popular Himalayan resort town in the Kumaon region of India’s Uttarakhand state. affectionately called Chhota Vilayat or Little England because of its likeness to the weather 'back home' finally received that honour.Formerly a British hill station it is situated at an elevation of 2,084...