“India is the cradle of the human race, the birthplace of human speech, the mother of history, the grandmother of legend and the great grandmother of tradition” -Mark Twain
Echoes from North East India – Arunachal Pradesh
In the far reaches of India’s northeastern frontier lies the land of Arunachal Pradesh that remains largely untouched by time. A land where clouds kiss the earth and ancient tribal cultures still thrive in harmony with nature. This blog chronicles my journey through parts of this beautiful state, through perilous rain-slicked mountain roads, across high-altitude…
The Valley Between Worlds – Menchukha
Welcome to this blog, where I’ve chronicled the end-to-end of my journey to Menchukha. This beautiful town was part of my Arunachal Pradesh trip in April ‘2025, and (if you haven’t already) I’d suggest reading up the complete post on my trip to Arunachal Pradesh. Mechukha was the last leg of the Arunachal Pradesh trip.…
Into the Edge of Silence – Anini
Welcome to this blog, where I’ve chronicled the end-to-end of my journey to Anini. This beautiful town was part of my Arunachal Pradesh trip in April ‘2025, and (if you haven’t already) I’d suggest reading up the complete post on my trip to Arunachal Pradesh. The Journey The road journey from Roing to Anini, a…
When Nature hits Pause
We’d had a good few days in Anini. We’d braved the worst roads (in our opinion), gone on a lovely hike, had great food, and seen the most number of waterfalls within the span of a few hours than we’d seen in our entire lifetime till then. You can read all about it in this…
Ziro – A Symphony in Green
Welcome to this blog, where I’ve chronicled the end-to-end of my stay in Ziro, although short but incredibly beautiful. This town was part of my Arunachal Pradesh trip in April ‘2025, and (if you haven’t already) I’d suggest reading up this complete post on my trip to Arunachal Pradesh. Ziro is a town and the district…
The Tulip bloom in Kashmir
It’s that time of the year, when Kashmir adds to it’s crown, yet another natural jewel! Kashmir, often referred to as “Paradise on Earth”, is generally known for its stunning landscapes, snow-capped mountains, serene lakes, and lush meadows. But there’s one more natural spectacle of Kashmir that adds to its beauty – the Tulip Festival.…
Gulmarg – the Winter Wonderland of India
Gulmarg, where winter transforms the landscape into a pristine wonderland adorned with glistening snow and towering peaks. Tucked away in the Himalayas, Gulmarg in winter is a dreamlike destination where adventure, beauty, and tranquility converge to create an unforgettable experience. Whether you’re just a mad romantic weaving tales of love and passion at the very…
Splendid Srinagar
Srinagar, the summer capital of Jammu and Kashmir, is one of the several places that have been called the “Venice of the East”. The lakes of the city surrounded by the majestic mountains and lush gardens are a sight to behold. And the designation of summer capital is by virtue of the British making Srinagar…
Kashmir through the ages
Nestled in the lap of the Himalayas, Kashmir is a tapestry of picture-perfect landscapes, rich culture, and turbulent history. Often referred to as “Paradise on Earth,” the region has captivated the hearts of travellers, poets, and emperors alike. However, when somebody said “Everything beautiful, comes with pain”, they were most likely referring to this enchanting…
The beauty, struggle and hope that is Kashmir
Kashmir is a breathtakingly beautiful tourist destination in India. Surrounded by the Himalayas, this beautiful valley is all about natural beauty and a rich cultural heritage which is a very aesthetic blend of mostly Indian and Persian influences. And that’s because Kashmir has witnessed an inflow and outflow of population from multiple religions and ethnicities.…
Rann Utsav
“Even in the most barren desert, one would still feel one’s heart beating” -Marty Rubin A mélange of colours and culture set in the distant background of the massive white desert, better known as the Rann of Kutch or Safed Rann (Safed is Hindi for White). This festival celebrated every year in the village of Dhordo in…
Rann of Kutch
vast, empty, white, mysterious! And like Amitabh Bachchan ji said “Kutch nahi dekha toh kuch nai dekha” Kutch means “that which intermittently becomes wet and dry”. Geographically, Kutch is a district in the state of Gujarat and is best known for the Rann which forms the northern perimeter of the district and also shares a…
GOA – 2023 edition
After ~8 years, an unplanned trip to witness the magical Goan monsoon. Goa during monsoon hits different. The rains wash away all the dust, the rice paddies and verdant forest cover look ethereal. The rivers, lakes, ponds, lagoons, are all brimming and the waterfalls are roaring with gorgeousness. It’s truly magical. Back in what seems like…
Fontainhas – the IG capital of GOA
Fontainhas, located in Panjim, is known as Goa’s Latin quarter. Your brown girl prefers calling it the IG (Instagram) capital of Goa. Read on to know why. If you’ve ever googled Fontainhas or do so in the future, you’ll see it being described as a quiet part of Panjim with old beautiful houses and Portuguese…
BOMBIL – a Goan culinary delight
Traditional and truly Goan, your search for the best fish thali ends here. Goa is most well known for it’s party scenes followed by the mouth watering seafood. Streets of Goa are flanked with tiny hole in the wall cafes and restaurants serving seafood thalis (fish meals). But with so many options at every nook…
