Nestled in the blue mountains, Kotagiri was such a revelation! The quaint little town is a treasure trove of nature, surrounded by hills, floating clouds, tea plantations, deciduous forests and lip smacking local cuisine. For me, it was love at first sight!
Tag: travel
A dreamy getaway to Dibang Valley, Arunanchal Pradesh.
This January my husband and I decided to ditch the usual vacation spots and take a trip to my home town, Dibrugarh, Assam and Lower Dibang valley in Arunanhal Pradesh. The fact that it was Magh Bihu time in Assam, a harvest festival celebrated with yummy feasts and merry making with friends and family, added…
The Ultimate Greek Honeymoon Guide: ATHENS
Athens, the birthplace of democracy, the bedrock of western civilization was our first destination. It has been inhabited continuously for more than 3500 years and even today, ancient monuments, relics and landmarks dominate the cityscape. Even though Athens has now been transformed into an urban, cosmopolitan hub, it’s glorious heritage echoes through the ruins and…
The Ultimate Greek Honeymoon Guide: Itinerary and Trip Basics
Ever since I was a child I have been fascinated by all things Greek. Being a massive history and culture freak, their rich culture, history and glorious mythology have always awed me. I’ve grown up reading the Homeric Epics, the Illiad and the Odyssey with all its heroic and sometimes tragic stories of the rise…
Why I have been putting off my travel dreams
There is comfort in doing nothing. There is comfort in dreaming big dreams and visualizing grand successes without moving an inch from the bed. When we always give our 30-40% efforts and not 100% to achieve a goal or task, there is comfort in knowing that if we had given 100%, we would’ve succeeded brilliantly!…
Exploring Ziro Valley, Rediscovering Maa.
Mother. This singular word conjures up myriad emotions. Unconditional love, warmth, care, affection, faith, hope, certainty, stability: these are just some of the emotions one feels when the words “Mother”, “Mummy”, “Maa”, “Aai” etc. are uttered. But what happens when a woman becomes a mother? More often than not, she puts aside her entire…
10 offbeat weekend getaways near Bangalore and Delhi
Another Friday, another long weekend and most of us are wondering what should we do with all the time? Should we finally find out why Kuttappa killed Bahubali, run errands at home, put on our dancing shoes and hit the club, chill and chat with friends over a pint of beer or maybe just catch…
A feeling called “Benaras”
Kashi, The feeling: Varanasi or Benaras is known by many names. It is called “Kashi ,The city of Lights” or “Rudravasa, where Lord Shiva resides”. Varanasi is a place but Kashi is an idea, an experience, a feeling. Words are insufficient to describe the existence of Kashi. It is surreal like a dream and yet,…
Anniversary Edition: 4 common Travel Myths Busted!
The journey of a thousand miles starts with a single step. In my case, 2 years back, when I took up a pen and paper, a new journey began. An idea took shape to document and capture all the transient and in transient journeys in the head that set us free. That idea became Lokyana,…
The Enchanting Kingdom of Bhutan
This is a guest post by Tejasvini Viraj. I clearly remember, I was ranting to a colleague about how hot it is in Delhi and how I have a dire urge to pack my bags and run to the hills. The very next minute, I received a text from my friend in Pune. She said-…
Tripping with Granny: An excursion to Majuli, Assam
Have you ever gone for a trip exclusively with your grandparent, minus the parents, aunties, uncles, cousins, just the both of you? Well, if you haven’t done it yet, you must plan one immediately! For it is an experience, you will cherish for your lifetime. You will discover the human side of the generation from…
The Land of Green and Gold: Bylakuppe
“You’ll remember me when the west wind moves Upon the fields of barley You’ll forget the sun in his jealous sky As we walk in fields of gold” As I sat underneath a Boddha tree, I hummed this song in my head, gazing upon fields of maize, shining like gold, on a lazy afternoon….
Lokyana 