People live on Loktak Lake in Manipur, India, by building bamboo-and-thatch huts called phumshangs on phumdis, which are floating mats of vegetation, soil and decaying roots. Fishermen travel by canoe, cut phumdi into circular fish traps called athaphum, and share the lake with Keibul Lamjao National Park, the world’s only floating national park. If you…
Bastar Dussehra is the festival that answers the question “where is Dussehra celebrated for 75 days in India?” Held in Jagdalpur, in the Bastar region of Chhattisgarh, it runs for roughly 75 days and has no Ravana effigy burning at all. Instead of the Ramayana’s final battle, the festival centres on Goddess Danteshwari, local village…
If you’ve driven between Delhi and Jaipur more than once, there’s a fair chance you’ve passed within fifteen kilometres of Chand Baori without having any idea it was there. Most people do. The turning isn’t anything special, the village road after it is narrow and a bit bumpy, and the stepwell itself sits behind a…
Standing at 14,140 feet above sea level is an amazing feeling. You can feel the cold Himalayan winds wrapping around you while you look right at the border between India and China. Many travel guides try to make the trip to East Sikkim sound perfect. They often describe it as an easy and beautiful drive….
Everything you need to plan a Panna National Park safari – zones, timings, entry fees, wildlife, best time to visit, and how to reach this remarkable tiger reserve near Khajuraho. In 2009, Panna lost every single tiger to poaching. Today, it has over 80. That comeback alone makes Panna National Park one of India’s most…
This isn’t a copy-paste travel guide. This is the actual trip my two friends and I took last Diwali – every place, every rupee, every mistake we made, written exactly the way it happened. Last Diwali, three of us – Soumya (that’s me), Swoyomsidh, and Akash – packed our bags in Chandigarh and set off…
“We didn’t plan for perfection. We planned for the mountains – and the mountains gave us everything.” – Kunal Sharma Some journeys are planned meticulously on spreadsheets. And then there are journeys like this one – four friends, one overnight bus, a few stolen apples from a Kinnaur orchard, and a sacred lake sitting quietly…
Why Bali Is a Favorite Among Indian Travelers Bali continues to be one of the most loved international destinations for Indian travelers, and it’seasy to understand why. From peaceful temples and lush rice terraces to beach clubs andwaterfalls, the island offers a mix of relaxation, adventure, and culture in one trip.For travelers planning their first…
Laitlum Canyon in Meghalaya is known for its high cliffs and wide views of the valley that seemingly reach “the end of the world.” Translated from Khasi, Laitlum means “end of hills” or “end of the world”. The observation deck sits approximately 1,800 meters above sea level and provides a scenic view which comprises infinitely…
Julley! That’s how you say “hello” in Ladakhi, and it’s the warmest greeting you’ll get in Drass Village, India’s coldest inhabited place. Nestled in the heart of Ladakh, Drass is not just about bone-chilling winters (think -30°C!). It’s a hidden gem where rugged mountains, frozen rivers, and the resilient spirit of locals create a travel…
