I have stayed in many Accor hotels both as a blogger and on my own and I quite like them. They offer a wide range from Ibis Budget to Sofitel, Fairmont, Raffles and more! They have something for everyone and in my opinion that something is good. I was invited to Mercure Dwarka (Gujarat) as…
Category: India
How Well Have You Explored Your Own City?
When I used to work, I frequently used to say, “when I travel I want to put at least 400-500 kilometers between me and home, the more the better!” And I usually did that. In the process I have hardly explored my own backyard. The most recent round of realization came after looking at some…
Taj Safaris Banjaar Tola at Kanha National Park
Banjaar Tola is Taj Safaris luxury camp at the Kanha National Park in Madhya Pradesh. The property is close to the Mukhi Gate. This was my second trip to Banjaar Tola but after a gap of eight years. In 2009 I was a wide eyed blogger, by 2017 it takes a lot to make my…
Taj Safari’s Mahua Kothi at Bandhavgarh National Park
I am a fan of Taj Safaris ever since my first trip to Banjar Tola in 2009. I have visited their Baghvan and Mahua Kothi Lodges too. And I can happily recommend them all if you are looking for luxury. But this post is specifically about Mahua Kothi at Bandhavgarh National Park. The Lodge The…
What to Expect on a Tiger Safari in India
Are you excited about your tiger safari in India? You want to go see tigers in the wild? While it is indeed thrilling to spot a tiger in the wild, you will enjoy your trip more if you understand the ground realities. Here are some tips, some do’s and don’ts of going on a jungle…
10 Long Weekend Destinations Around Delhi NCR
I am told that 2017 is the year of long weekends. Personally life has been a long weekend since May 2015, after I quit my full time job. But I still remember the thrill of being able to work out my leaves around a long weekend. So, here are 10 long weekend destinations around Delhi…
The Grand Indian Holiday Sale by Thomas Cook India
It is going to be summer vacations! There would be no rush in the mornings for school but there would be a rush to travel soon! Thomas Cook India has come up with the Grand Indian Holiday Sale for the holiday season. The theme of the sale is “AB POORA INDIA GHOOMEGA!” A wide variety…
SATTE Musings
I first attended SATTE in 2013! Gosh how time passes by! I attended it again in 2014 and 2016. In 2015 I was out of town. So what is SATTE? It is a leading trade event for tourism. In 2017 35 countries and 28 tourism boards participated in the event. The next logical question is…
Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2017: The Winners Edition
The Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm 2017 concluded on 4th February in Jodhpur. The rally was flagged off from Hanumangarh on 28th January. The journey took the drivers through Bikaner, Jaisalmer and Jodhpur. There were plenty scenarios of drama before the winners were eventually decided. The toughest sections during the rally were: the 198-kilometer-long stretch which…
Surajkund Mela
Surajkund Mela is an annual affair which happens usually from 1st to 15th February every year. It is a colourful event with more than 1000 artisans display there artifacts at the Mela. I last visited in 2015. I used to work full time then so I visited on a weekend. It was so crowded that…