The summer of 2024 was unusually harsh in Delhi NCR! As my daughter plays tennis, we are outdoors in all kind of weather! We have been doing this for a long time. So I have a theory about Indian summers, particularly around Delhi. I remember saying to my sister Alka, “it will be really hot…
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A Short Trip to Landour near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand
I first went to Landour in 2016. I immediately fell in love with the place. Then I planned a trip to Landour in May 2024. I was flexible with my dates. But I went at the beginning of May. I could see the trains were getting sold out mid May due to the summer vacations….
A Family Vacation at the Caravela Beach Resort, Goa
In my family we love to travel. I do, so does my husband and my daughter too. But we all rarely go out together. We changed this when we went to Goa on a short holiday in April. We landed at the airport, we stayed at the Caravela Beach Resort and we went back to…
Which seat to Choose on Delhi Paro Flight for Best Views
If you are like me you love looking out of the window of a plane. You also constantly wonder on which side of the plane are the gorgeous views. I was curious about my Delhi Paro Druk Air flight and randomly choose my seat and I was rewarded but let me take the guesswork out…
Jaipur Metro: A Guide to the Pink City’s Rapid Transit System
I love traveling by the metro train in any city where I can. Chhavi and I have been visiting Jaipur frequently for her tennis tournaments. We stay at Ibis Jaipur which is right next to the civil lines metro station. I now regularly use the Jaipur Metro, particularly to go to the old city as…
A Small Hike with The Himalayan Shire
It was a beautiful sunny day in February at Fagu in Himachal Pradesh. Chhavi and I had a leisurely breakfast at the Himalayan Shire lawns. All I wanted after that was to sit down and doze off in the sun. These days I perpetually feel tired and that day was no exception. But Rishabh, who…
The Himalayan Shire: Perfect blend of Tranquility and Modernity
Chhavi and I traveled to The Himalayan Shire near Fagu at the beginning of February for short non-tennis Holiday! And how we cherish that time spent in the beautiful surroundings of the Himalayan Shire in Himachal Pradesh. It is quite close to Shimla, Kufri and Fagu. The Journey to the Himalayan Shire The Himalayan Shire…
Which Seat to Choose on a Delhi Kathmandu Flight for Best Views
I recently visited Nepal as my daughter, Chhavi, was playing an ITF juniors tennis tournament there. It was a breath of fresh air for me, to be able to combine her tennis with my travels! This was my 4th trip to Nepal and surprisingly I never gave much thought to the views of the Himalayas…
The Girl with Two Birthdays or My Thoughts on Adoption
We adopted our daughter, Chhavi in October 2009. The initial part of the tale has already been documented. You can read it here. My husband Seshadri and I always wanted to adopt, and both of us wanted a girl. If you ask me the reason, we don’t know why. So, we went ahead and simply…
How to Reach VFS Global Using Delhi Metro
We all feel happier as travel has resumed post the COVID19 pandemic. So, if you are traveling abroad from India you might be looking to apply for a visa. A lot of countries use VFS global as their partner for visa application. Reaching VFS Global using the Delhi Metro is easy. VFS Global is located…