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Village Safari, Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan

The Wonderful Village Safari in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan

Posted on January 15, 2026January 15, 2026

Chhavi and I visited Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan as we are fans of off beat places. One of the best things we did at Kumbhalgarh was the open jeep Village Safari. It gives you a wonderful feel of the place. In November, the weather was perfect for traveling in an open jeep. If you wish, you…

Vero ka Math, Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan

Vero ka Math- A Temple in Kumbhalgarh Rajasthan

Posted on December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

Vero ka Math is a temple devoted to Lord Shiva and Lord Parashuram. It is about 10 km away from Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan. It is also the origin point of Banas River. I visited it as part of what is popular on tourist itinerary, the village safari. The route leading to the math is scenic….

View from a flight

How to Cancel Your Domestic Flight in India if it is Affected by the India-Pakistan Conflict

Posted on May 10, 2025May 30, 2025

Booked a flight disrupted by the India-Pakistan tensions? Here’s a practical travel tip to help you get refunds or rebooking support — even when airline apps fail.

Alka Chhavi and Mridula in saree at Ibis Jaipur

Wearing Beautiful Sarees at Ibis Jaipur

Posted on September 13, 2024June 18, 2025

All three of us wore saree in Jaipur and what fun it was! This trend of wearing a saree started in Paris but I digress. Here is the backstory of how we decided to go to Jaipur. The summer of 2024 was unusually harsh in Delhi NCR! As my daughter plays tennis, we are outdoors…

Landour, Uttarakhand

A Short Trip to Landour near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand

Posted on August 13, 2024June 18, 2025

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….

Sunset at Varca Beach Goa

A Family Vacation at the Caravela Beach Resort, Goa

Posted on August 9, 2024June 18, 2025

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…

Delhi Paro Flight View

Which seat to Choose on Delhi Paro Flight for Best Views

Posted on August 13, 2023June 18, 2025

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…

Jaiour Metro

Jaipur Metro: A Guide to the Pink City’s Rapid Transit System

Posted on July 29, 2023June 18, 2025

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…

Deodar Trees at Fagu, Himachal Pradesh, India

A Small Hike Near Fagu with The Himalayan Shire

Posted on April 19, 2023June 19, 2025

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

The Beautiful Himalayan Shire: Perfect blend of Tranquility and Modernity

Posted on March 13, 2023June 19, 2025

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…

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