Zanskar Valley: How to Plan a Perfect 10-day Trip
An old saying in Zanskar goes, “The land is so barren and the passes so high that only our fiercest enemies or our best friends would want to visit us.” The distant land of Zanskar is surrounded by the mighty Greater Himalayan range and its lofty peaks that go as high as 17,000 ft. The […]
Suru Valley: A Travel Guide to off-beat Ladakh.
The otherwise monochromatic landscape of Ladakh is poradically dotted with a few river valleys. These green valleys stand out against the cold desert landscape of Ladakh, like an oasis in the Thar. Among the handful of river valleys of Ladakh, the Suru Valley stands out for its pristine scenery. By mostly remaining outside the radar […]
Zanskar Valley: 18 Things to Remember Before Planning a Trip Here.
Remember the cliché fairy tale phrase of “land far, far away”? Zanskar Valley, believed to be one of the remotest places in India, fittingly fits into this fabled adage. The faraway land of Zanskar is surrounded by the mighty Himalayas and crisscrossed by the feisty Zanskar river and its tributaries. The valley is further sprinkled with […]
Bateshwar Group of Temples: India’s Largest Jigsaw Puzzle
Madhya Pradesh is incredible partly for its infinite archaeological treasures. The entire landscape of this central Indian state is teeming with archaeological artifacts, some of which even date to pre-historic times. One such intriguing discovery is the Bateshwar Group of Temples in Morena. The temple complex, situated amidst the once infamous Chambal ravines, was previously […]
Garhi Padavali: Exploring a Hidden Gem of Bundelkhand
Time and again, we come across a monument in an average Indian village which makes us ponder about the wonder that was India. The day trip to the archaeological triumvirate of Morena was no different. Even the cloudy sky provided the perfect set-up for exploring the bewildering sites of Morena. We trod through the ruins […]
Khajuraho: A Complete Guide
At first glance, Khajuraho appears as an idyllic Indian village, surrounded by low-lying hills and lush agricultural fields. A closer inspection gradually raises the curtain and reveals the magic of Khajuraho. Khajuraho is the storehouse of magnificent temples built by the Chandelas in the 9th and 10th centuries. It went by the name of Kharjuravahaka (‘kharjura’ means […]
Dhubela: A Trip to the Land of Mastani
An otherwise nondescript village of Madhya Pradesh, Dhubela will first enchant you with her lush green landscape surrounding the calm waters of its eponymous lake. Moments later, the whiff of history that tread all around this sleepy town will sweep you off your feet. Dhubela is located right at the heart of Bundelkhand. Its importance […]
Bari Kothi: The Perfect Luxury Getaway from Kolkata
Bari Kothi is arguably the leading boutique heritage property of West Bengal. Within a couple of years of its restoration, it has rejigged the scenario of the tourism industry in Bengal with its promises of a luxury stay soaked in the essence of heritage as well as sustainable tourism. Visiting Bari Kothi is akin to […]
Tales in Terracotta: Terracotta Temples of Baranagar in Murshidabad
The mere mention of Murshidabad evokes the resplendent images of Hazarduari Palace and an array of other Nawabi architectures. However, Murshidabad is also home to some of the most beautiful and intricate terracotta temples of West Bengal. In fact, terracotta sculptures of some of these temples stands at par with their more famous counterparts situated […]
Mitaoli: Tracing a Mystical Landscape in Bundelkhand
Mitaoli is one of the three riveting historical sites of Morena in Madhya Pradesh. We reached Mitaoli after exploring the Bateshwar Group of Temples and Garhi Padavali. Both captivated us with their puzzling decimation, astounding resurrection (by the Archaeological Survey of India), and eternal grandeur. With our hearts lurching both with gratification (thanks to the fascinating Bateshwar and […]