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# Travel Tales from India and Abroad

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- [Suryagarh Jaisalmer in Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/suryagarh-jaisalmer-pictures/) - I went to Suryagarh at Jaisalmer in January and had a fabulous time there. The complete Suryagarh Jaisalmer story is now up at Gonomad. Do read the story. In the process I looked the other way, over the wall and saw a helicopter parked at the premises. I asked Pallavi who has been to the property
- [Marble Slurry Dumpyard in Kishangarh- An Unusually Beautiful Site](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/marble-slurry-dumpyard-in-kishangarh-an-unusually-beautiful-site/) - Our trip to the marble dump yard in Kishangarh, Rajasthan was fascinating. I visited it with my daughter Chhavi. We visited Kishangarh on a whim because it had a Palace hotel, the Phool Mahal Palace, and it had a small town vibe. And that usually is enough for me to try any new place. Also,
- [The Amazing Pause Retreat at the Slowness Himalayas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-amazing-pause-retreat-at-the-slowness-himalayas/) - I attended the Pause Retreat at Slowness Himalayas in the month of March, and it was something that I really needed, even without knowing that I needed it. The Beautiful Setting Slowness Himalayas is located in Basgaon in Uttarakhand. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, and the nearest airport is Pantnagar. To reach Basgaon, which,
- [Practical Tips for Watching Flamingos at Sambhar Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/practical-tips-for-watching-flamingos-at-sambhar-lake/) - There are around 2 to 2.5 lakh flamingos at the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan this year (2026) as reported by various news outlets. After looking at the photos on social media my sister and I decided to try our luck. We did it as a day trip from Jaipur. It is not the best way
- [A Wonderful Lunch at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-wonderful-lunch-at-the-ethiopian-cultural-centre-delhi/) - My sister Alka and I recently went for lunch at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre at Delhi. We met at the Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station and then took an auto to the Cultural Centre! At the entrance we we were asked for an identity, and as I remember my pan number, they accepted it along
- [Our Epic Journey to Dodital: Freezing Cold, Endless Jeeps, and the Great Handkerchief Adventure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/our-epic-journey-to-dodital-freezing-cold-endless-jeeps-and-the-great-handkerchief-adventure/) - Hi, I’m Chhavi, and this is my story about the unforgettable trek I did with my father to Dodital in December 2025. I’m writing this for my mother, so she can live through our adventure (and probably panic a little). Departure Chaos and Train Drama 🚆 We left home on 16th December 2025, full of
- [The Wonderful Village Safari in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-wonderful-village-safari-in-kumbhalgarh-rajasthan/) - 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
- [When Flipkart Minutes Delivered an Expired Haagen Dazs Ice Cream](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/when-flipkart-minutes-delivered-an-expired-haagen-dazs-ice-cream/) - Update 3: We got the refund. It could have been done without all this fuss too. Update 2: We have been informed that a refund has been processed and we should get it by 19 September. This too happened on September 13, 2025. Update 1: The expired ice cream has been picked up today on
- [Vero ka Math- A Temple in Kumbhalgarh Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vero-ka-math-a-temple-in-kumbhalgarh-rajasthan/) - 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.
- [How I Cancelled my Indigo Flight that was Between 5 to 15 December](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-i-cancelled-my-indigo-flight-that-was-between-5-to-15-december/) - If you are an Indigo customer these days, chances are you are caught in some sort of flight cancellation or delay drama. I had tickets for two passengers on Indigo Airlines for Delhi Vadodara return. My dates were 6th December and 10th December return. By 5th December looking at the thousands of cancellations and I
- [My Rugged Jungle Safari Adventure at Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/my-first-jungle-safari-adventure-at-kumbhalgarh-wildlife-sanctuary/) - Chhavi and I recently visited Kumbhalgarh. This is what she has to say about our jeep safari in Kumbhalgarh! Over to Chhavi. Last week, I embarked on an unforgettable jungle safari in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with my mother. While this was not my first safari, nothing truly prepares you for Kumbhalgarh until you’re actually inside
- [Mynas Take Over the Chandigarh Railway Station](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mynas-take-over-the-chandigarh-railway-station/) - Mynas making a Din and Clatter and then some more at the Chandigarh Railway Station On the Thursday I (along with Sesha and a friend) was waiting for the 2012 Kalka Shatabdi Express at the platform no. 1 of the Chandigarh Railway Station. There were Mynas everywhere. And making quite a racket. I took
- [Is it Worth Going to the Tokyo Tower?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/is-it-worth-going-to-the-tokyo-tower/) - If you’re wondering whether it’s worth visiting the Tokyo Tower, the short answer is yes! I’ve been to Tokyo twice, once with my daughter, Chhavi, and then with my sister, Alka and both times I ended up visiting the Tokyo Tower. Coincidentally, it happened the same way both times: we came out of teamLab Borderless,
- [Friendly Drivers, Expensive Rides: The Truth About Taxi Prices in Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/friendly-drivers-expensive-rides-the-truth-about-taxi-prices-in-goa/) - Goa taxi drivers are lovely but the prices? Totally random! Here's my experience with Goa Taxi fares and the Goa Miles App
- [A Crafts Village Called Nirona in Kutch Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/village-nirona-kutch-gujarat/) - I discovered the fascinating village of Nirona on my third trip to Kutch in Gujarat. I admit I am not big on crafts. But Nirona changed that completely. Our group visited 3 houses in the village, each specializing in a different craft. There was Mr. Husen's home where they made copper bells, then we were
- [Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach is a Wonderful Hotel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/novotel-mumbai-juhu-beach/) - Mumbai and I usually meet when I have to attend an event in the city. This trip was no different. I was attending OTM and I was staying at Novotel Mumbai Juhu Beach. I was hosted as a blogger. This time I was supposed to stay for two nights but it was not to be.
- [Visiting Toorji ka Jhalra Stepwell in Jodhpur is Amazing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/toorji-ka-jhalra-stepwell-jodhpur/) - I am a big fan of stepwells. When I realized that there is a stepwell, Toorji ka Jhalra in the old city at Jodhpur, I decided to go to the bavdi. The cab dropped me off at Ghanta Ghar or the clock tower. It was my first foray into the old city even though this
- [Amari Galle: Where Sri Lankan Charm Meets Oceanfront Elegance](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/amari-galle-sri-lanka/) - After a 5.00 am flight hardly anything can make me feel cheerful and awake till I catch up on sleep! But the traditional dance from Kandy that was performed on my arrival at Amari Galle not only woke me up, it send me diving for my camera! Galle is a quaint little town on the
- [Staycation at Pullman Aerocity New Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/staycation-pullman-aerocity-new-delhi/) - Chhavi and I had the pleasure to go for a staycation (on invitation) to Pullman Aerocity New Delhi for one night. After a while she told me, “this is the most stylish hotel I have come across!” I am always happy to spend time with the kid on holidays and staycations as she is a
- [Here’s Why I got Back to Airtel after Switching My Network](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/heres-why-i-got-back-to-airtel-after-switching-my-network/) - In my last employment, I was a professor but I was already an established blogger too. It was difficult to juggle the two roles, my travels would take me all over the country whereas my students wished to stay connected. Given the techonological advances how tough that could be? It turned out to be pretty
- [Simple and Effective Photography Tips for Maeklong Railway Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/photography-maeklong-railway-market/) - I have been lucky to visit the Maeklong Railway Market near Bangkok twice, the first time in 2016 and then in 2018. I was not too thrilled with my photos on the first trip. But the second time around I was better prepared. So, this post is about photography tips for Maeklong Railway Market near
- [Ocean Flyer Cruise at Paphos, Cyprus Was a Whole Lot of Fun](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ocean-flyer-paphos-cyprus/) - One of the very first things I did in Cyprus was to go for a spin in the Mediterranean Sea on the Ocean Flyer; a beautiful yacht operated by Paphos Sea Cruises. As I was invited to Cyprus on a blogging trip, ours was an all media/travel agent tour. As soon as I stepped on
- [Dusit Thani Hua Hin- A Fabulous Hotel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dusit-thani-hua-hin-fabulous/) - When I came out of my Dusit Suite 222 I told the staff, it such a beautiful room, you have to drag me out of it! I had a stupendous view of the Gulf of Thailand both from the living room and the bed room! Alas I stayed there only for one night! I certainly
- [Cyprus First Impressions: Mediterranean Charm, Ancient History and Warm Hospitality](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cyprus-first-impressions/) - I love to go to a place where I have never been before. So when I got the opportunity to visit Cyprus in March 2018, I was thrilled! It was a 4 night 5 days trip organized by the Cyprus Convention Bureau, where I was invited as a blogger. Here are my first impressions of Cyprus.
- [Talking Travel with RJ Annie on Radio One 94.3 FM](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/talking-travel-rj-annie-radio-one/) - For me most of the opportunities come via email, be it a FAM trip, an opportunity to contribute to a magazine, or a radio interview! Recently I got a chance of talking about travel with RJ Annie on Radio One 94.3 FM. It was featured on #MumbaiOnDemand #traveljunkie, we did the conversation via phone. The show was
- [What to See in 2 days in New Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/what-to-see-in-2-days-in-new-delhi/) - The capital of India is a bustling metropolis full of must-see landmarks and cultural attractions. New Delhi actually forms a small part of Delhi itself, setting the modern district apart from the traditional areas. This city was designed by a British architect and today, you can see the heavy influence of European style throughout the
- [Soap for Hope- A Community Based CSR Project by Diversey](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/soap-for-hope-diversey-csr/) - Have you ever wondered what happened to the used soap bars at hotels? In a 300 room hotel, even with 50 percent occupancy a lot of soap bars would get discarded daily. I often pondered over it. But never found an answer till I came across Soap for Hope project for the first time at
- [Easy Visa on Arrival at Koh Samui Airport on Indian Passport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visa-on-arrival-at-koh-samui-indian-passport/) - Update- As of now in 2025 Indians can travel visa free to Thailand. Thailand is my most visited country, I have been there 11 times as I write this. On all my previous trips, my point of entry was Suvarnabhumi, Bangkok. And if you enter from Bangkok, that is where you get your visa on
- [World Hamburger Tour at Hard Rock Cafe](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/world-hamburger-tour-hard-rock-cafe/) - I saw it in many countries, I went past it but I never entered a Hard Rock Cafe untill this Wednesday. Hard Rock Cafe is celebrating the World Hamburger Day and I joined in (on invitation) by taking their World Burger Tour at their Cyber Hub outlet in Gurgaon. This was a day of firsts,
- [Royal Muang Samui Villas: A Luxurious Hotel in Koh Samui](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/royal-muang-samui-villas-koh-samui/) - Chhavi and I took a short break in Koh Samui, Thailand as soon as her summer vacations started. We stayed at the Royal Muang Samui Villas. We are really thankful to TAT New Delhi and the property for hosting us with such care. This was my 11th visit to Thailand and the first for Chhavi. We
- [Sun, Sea and Ancient Wonders in Unforgettable Cyprus](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cyprus-pictures/) - Visiting Cyprus was an adventure for me. I actually took a flight from Bangkok, reached Delhi, got out of immigration, went to departures and took another flight to Larnaca via Bahrain! It was a first, when Delhi became a transit point for me. As I took a long route to reach Cyprus, I did arrive
- [Ban Don Kai Dee: The Beautiful Benjarong Village of Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/benjarong-village-thailand/) - Drawing and painting don't come naturally to me. In school, my teachers would not fail me in drawing because I was good at other subjects! Even today I can hardly draw a straight line with a scale. However, on my trips, I often end up in experiential crafts set up. Truth be told, such events
- [Traveling with My Daughter is Wonderful](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traveling-with-my-daughter/) - The summer vacation is over, Chhavi has just gone back to school. This was the most fun summer vacation we ever had. We both played tennis, we did the quick trip to Thailand and of course we ended up studying as well. My child will never know the joy of playing non stop for two
- [Discover the Margaret Island in the Heart of Budapest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/margaret-island-budapest/) - My sister Alka and I visited Budapest in November 2017. I am glad I was able to drag her on a vacation along with me. It was her first trip abroad and our first together as adults! One of the first places we explored there was the Margaret Island, Budapest I am a big fan
- [Wellness on My Mind- Taking Inspiration from Santani](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wellness-on-my-mind-taking-inspiration-from-santani-wellness/) - Life has been kind to me in many ways and I am grateful for it. That doesn't mean I don't get to shoulder my portion of stress but almost always it never felt overwhelming. However, there are somedays, or should I say phases when it seems like stress is finally catching up with me. And
- [Local Experiences with Evolve Back, Kabini](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/local-experiences-evolve-back-kabini/) - Evolve Back, Kabini is a delight to visit during the monsoons. I was invited on a blogging trip to Kabini by the resort. I went alone as Chhavi could not afford to miss tennis or school. Delhi, NCR were still sweltering hot when I left. Right after I landed at Bangalore, the weather got pleasant.
- [How to Apply for Russian Visa at IFS New Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-to-apply-for-russian-visa-at-ifs-new-delhi/) - I have been so excited all of August because I won a place in the #FollowUpSiberia contest. I would be visiting Siberia later this month. Siberia to me is an exotic land, I never thought I would get a chance to visit it. This also meant I needed to apply the Russian visa. A I live
- [What Do You Think About Videos?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/what-do-you-think-about-videos/) - In the recent months I got a lot more request from sponsors for video content. Truth be told, videos terrify me. I am not comfortable speaking in them, I am not comfortable making them when I am at a destination. But now that blogging and social media is my main source of income I end
- [Have You Heard of these Siberian Stereotypes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/siberia-stereotypes/) - I visited Krasnoyarsk in Siberia in August 2018 as I won a place in the second batch of the Follow Up Siberia Contest. While my thoughts changed a lot by just taking part in the contest, visiting the place was such a beautiful experience. I tried to shake off the stereotypes about Siberia before visiting
- [The Zip Rider at the Bobrovy Log Fun Park, Krasnoyarsk](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/zip-rider-bobrovy-log-fun-park-krasnoyarsk/) - I have a love/fear relationship with adventure. Before the adventure begins I fear it a little (OK sometimes a lot) but I love it after I am done with it. But the zip line or the zip rider is one activity I can approach without fear for the simple reason that I have done it
- [You Think You Are Too Old to Travel? Meet Baba Lena Who Started Traveling at 82](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/too-old-to-travel/) - Being in my mid forties, there are times when I question my life choices! I wonder what will happen to me when I get too old to travel. At times I already feel too old, particularly on a fast paced FAM trip. All my doubts vanished when I met the 91 year old travel inspiration
- [I Wonder if it is Good Thing or a Bad Thing?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/of-blogs-and-blogging/) - If you have been blogging for some time now you might have noticed that our blogs change, they go through phases and at least in my case my blog has grown up with me. When I look at some of my earlier posts and the pictures I posted I often wonder aloud- how could I
- [Feeling Lazy about Writing the Orchha Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/feeling-lazy-about-writing-the-orchha-trip/) - Vultures at the Cenotap, Orchha It rarely happens to me that I do not wish to write a trip account but this is one of those rare occassions. Let us see if blogging about it breaks the jinx.
- [A Video from Orchha- from the Bridge over the Betwa River](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-video-from-orchha-from-the-bridge-over-the-betwa-river/) - View of Orchha from the Bridge over the Betwa River
- [My Wonderful 50th Birthday Stay at Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun Beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/my-wonderful-50th-birthday-stay-at-novotel-visakhapatnam-varun-beach/) - I had the pleasure of staying at the Novotel Visakhapatnam Varun beach for my 50th birthday in May. It was a memorable stay. I was celebrating the occasion solo. I hardly ever take vacations where I just laze around but this was close to one such holiday. And I need to do it more. I
- [A Relaxing Stay at Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-relaxing-stay-at-pullman-phuket-karon-beach-resort/) - My sister and I recently visited Phuket, Thailand, and chose to stay at the Pullman Phuket Karon Beach Resort. It wasn’t a long-planned trip, more of a spontaneous decision, but we had a great time! The resort itself is beautiful: large, spread out across multiple wings, with lush greenery everywhere. We stayed in the main
- [Agrasen Ki Baoli- An Ancient Stepwell in Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/agrasen-ki-baoli/) - When I started in the morning I had no plans to go to the Agrasen Ki Baoli today. But I still ended up there. I was coming home in the Metro, it was before 10.00 am. The train was so crowded that I gave up at Rajeev Chowk and sat in CCD at the metro
- [A Rainy Day Adventure at Ambience Mall Gurgaon with Mom](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-rainy-day-adventure-at-ambience-mall-gurgaon-with-mom/) - One rain and the evening turns from fun to almost disaster, here is Chhavi's account of our adventure at Ambience mall when rain came on July 9 in Gurgaon! Over to Chhavi! On July 9 my mom and I decided to take a simple coffee outing to Ambience Mall. Sounds easy, right? Well, it turned
- [Stolby Nature Reserve in Krasnoyarsk, Siberia is a Treasure Trove for Nature Lovers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/stolby-nature-reserve-krasnoyarsk-siberia/) - There was a time when I used to trek once every year! But gradually I stopped for no particular reason. After a while I developed knee pain which now leaves me scared at the prospect of trekking. However, when I got to visit the Stolby Nature Reserve near Krasnoyarsk, Siberia I am glad I was
- [Applying for the Schengen Visa with France](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/applying-schengen-visa-with-france/) - It is that time of the year again when my sister Alka and I plan our vacation together in November. It also means applying for visas. I thought we were going to Belgrade till it was time to book the tickets. Try as I might, I could not get a reasonably priced ticket to Belgrade.
- [At Krasnoyarsk A Siberian Summer Unfolds in Sunlit Splendor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/krasnoyarsk-siberia/) - One of my favorite ways of showing a place is through pictures! I identify most with pictures, much more than words or videos. So, here is an attempt to present the city of Krasnoyarsk in Siberia through my most preferred medium. The first picture is my favorite as it was one of my first glimpses
- [Delicious Food at the Daniell's Tavern at the Imperial Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/daniells-tavern-imperial-delhi/) - I have visited The Imperial Delhi so many times as a blogger that I have lost count! If I am in town and if they are doing an event I love to go. There is a warmth about the place that makes it unique. I visited the place yesterday for the event 'Clash of the
- [When I Wore a Beautiful Red Saree in Paris, France](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/red-saree-paris/) - Alka and I went to Budapest together in November 2017. It was our first trip together as adults! We also left behind our family to take the break. We wanted to make it a yearly affair and I am happy to say that we went to Paris this November! I am keeping my fingers crossed
- [How to Use the Moscow Metro When You Only Speak English](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-to-use-the-moscow-metro/) - Of all the things to fall in love while traveling, I fell in love with the Metro! I am crazy about metro trains, rides, stations that I get to experience in different parts of the world. In this post I talk about my experiences of using the Moscow Metro when I only speak English. When
- [Crimee- A Charming Little Corner in Paris France](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/crimee-cafe-paris/) - This is a post by Alka, my sister about our recent trip to Paris. My sister bullied me to take a holiday with her last year. We went to Budapest, capital of Hungary. Now we have mutually decided to take a holiday together every year. We kept on discussing various destinations and zeroed in on
- [Postcards from Moscow- A Journey Through the Iconic Streets](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/postcards-from-moscow/) - There are countries that I want to go back, Russia falls in that category. I don't exactly know what is the charm, but my trip was inexplicably charming. Today I finally got around collecting my postcards from Moscow in one post. I was invited to Siberia on a blogging trip by Follow Up Siberia and
- [Christmas Cheer at The Imperial, Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/christmas-cheer-at-the-imperial-delhi/) - It is that time of the year, when the weather is excellent and festivity is in the air! I was part of the cheer at The Imperial Delhi which was such good fun. As soon as I walked in I was greeted by this beautifully done Christmas Tree in the lobby. It has been hand
- [Postcards from Geneva: Snapshots of Serenity by the Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/postcards-from-geneva/) - Hooping over from Paris to Geneva was my sisters idea! I am the lazy one when it comes to vacations, I like to stay at one place. But she was adamant that we would go for a day trip to Geneva and that was that! I was carrying a new camera on the trip, the
- [My Wonderful Stay at Abhyaran Hotels in Ranthambore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/abhyaran-hotel-ranthambore/) - The first trip of 2019 was to Ranthambore with Abhyaran Hotels. Chhavi and I took the Janshatabdi from Hazrat Nizaumddin to Sawai Madhopur in the afternoon. We arrived at the hotel in the evening after 7.00 pm. After going for a quick refresh in our spacious room we headed to the pool for bonfire and
- [To Paris With Love](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/to-paris-with-love/) - We are continuing with our Paris saga, this post has been written by my sister Alka. We visited Paris in November 2018. Over to Alka. When my sister asked me, what if we visit Paris this year, my joy knew no bound. Paris always fascinated me. Being a student of history, French Revolution, the fall
- [Kumbh Mela Prayagraj-Things to Know Before You Go](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kumbh-mela-prayagraj-things-to-know/) - When I got an invitation from the UP Government and Lonely Planet Magazine India to visit the Kumbh Mela at Prayagraj I accepted it without any hesitation. I was under the impression that I would never be able to do it on my own, so I was thrilled that I could be part of the
- [The High Tech Dandi Kutir Museum at Gandhinagar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dandi-kutir-museum/) - After a few minutes inside the Dandi Kutir Museum I was reminded of the museums in Sharjah and Dubai. I had seen such use of technology only in those places. So, it was a pleasant surprise to find such a modern museum closer home. Dabdi Kutir is the world's largest museum devoted to the life
- [The Naga Sadhus at the Kumbh Mela, Prayagraj](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/naga-sadhus-kumbh-mela/) - The Kumbh Mela is one of the largest peaceful gathering on this earth. It happens every three years in rotation across four cities of India- Haridwar, Nasik, Ujjain and Prayagraj (formerly known as Allahabad). This year the gathering is on confluence of the Rivers Ganga and Yamuna at Prayagraj. It is being held from January
- [Subah-e-Banaras - A Soulful Symphony of Light, River and Devotion](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/subah-e-banaras/) - I recently got an opportunity to visit Varanasi with UP Tourism and Lonely Planet Magazine India. On our itinerary was Subah-e-Banaras which literally means a morning in Varanasi or Banaras! I am not a morning person by any stretch of imagination. I howl and cry when I am asked to wake up and assemble in
- [The Amazing Ultralight Flight Experience in Pokhara, Nepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ultralight-flight-experience-pokhara-nepal/) - On my recent trip to Nepal, I did something for the first time! I sat in the passenger seat of an Ultralight open aircraft and off we went to the skies! My pilot for the flight was Binayak Bastola from Pokhara Ultralight and he inspired confidence! As the cockpit of the Aeros-2 trike plane is
- [Destination Russia: A Fascinating Book](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/destination-russia-a-fascinating-book/) - Destination Russia is a fascinating book. It has a full name 'Destination Russia: A ship and a cat in the tundra and other extra-ordinary encounters.' It is written by Roberta Melchiorre and Fabio Bertino. I totally loved the start of the book. It talks about the authors reserving tickets from Warsaw to Belarus with the
- [Capturing the Magic- Postcards from Paris](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/postcards-from-paris/) - It took me a long time to convince my sister Alka to travel with me but we are now two trips old together, as adults. If you would ask me, I loved Budapest but she is completely smitten by Paris. Here are a few postcards from our trip to Paris in 2018! I have already
- [The Amazing Barahi Jungle Lodge at the Chitwan National Park in Nepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/barahi-jungle-lodge-chitwan/) - Even though I have been to Nepal before, it was my first visit to Chitwan National Park. Barahi Jungle Lodge provided an excellent base to explore the park! I was invited by the Nepal Tourism Board and Barahi Hotels on this trip. Barahi Jungle Lodge has an excellent setting right by the Rapti River. The
- [Grandeur at the Notre Dame Cathedral Paris France](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/notre-dame-cathedral-paris-pictures/) - Today morning I woke up to the news that the grand Notre Dame Cathedral, in Paris caught fire. My first reaction was disbelief but when I headed over to Twitter, I realized it was actually happening. My sister Alka and I visited the cathedral 25th November 2018 which was a Sunday. In this post I
- [Beautiful Postcards from Nepal: Stories from the Rooftop of the World](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/postcards-from-nepal/) - If you love mountains, you will love Nepal. After all 8 of the 14 more than 8000 meters high peaks are located in Nepal! Nepal is a paradise for trekkers. Even though I was not trekking this time, I love going back to Nepal! Sharing the trip to Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan in pictures with
- [Planning a Summer Vacation with My Daughter Chhavi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/planning-summer-vacation/) - Summer vacations are just around the corner. I am usually quick off the block to plan a trip with my daughter, Chhavi. Last year we visited Koh Samui together and we had amazing fun. Before that my niece, daughter and I went to Prague. My sister and I have travelled to Budapest and Paris on
- [Amazing Postcards from Jerusalem- Capturing the Spirit of an Ancient City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/postcards-from-jerusalem/) - I went on a trip to Israel in 2016 with the Israel Tourism Board. I visited Jerusalem, Dead Sea, Haifa and Tel Aviv as a part of the trip. I remember it as a hectic trip with mostly one night in each city except for Tel Aviv. But then a majority of blogging trips are
- [Exploring Paris the City of Lights by Paris Metro](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/exploring-paris-by-paris-metro/) - Metro or subway is my favorite mode of transport in any city. It is cheap, it is convenient, it is environmentally friendly and it gives you a taste of the local life! When I look for a hotel I try to find it near a metro station. In Paris we stayed at the Hotel Ibis
- [Pampering for Mother's Day at The Imperial Salon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mothers-day-imperial-salon/) - My association as a blogger with The Imperial New Delhi is an old one. I always love going to their events. For this Mother's Day they invited me to The Imperial Salon for a pampering session and I truly loved it. The Imperial's Salon is housed in a beautiful building. The Spa is open only
- [A Wonderful Tennis Holiday for Chhavi and I with Tennis Holiday Croatia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tennis-holidays-croatia-biograd/) - Traveling with Chhavi is not new for me. But mixing tennis with a holiday was a first for us! In June, we were traveling to Biograd for a week of tennis and holidays with Tennis Holidays Croatia. They organize various different events, like tennis holidays for singles or tennis doubles strategy & tactics week. I have to say
- [Applying for Croatia Visa with VFS New Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/applying-for-croatia-visa-with-vfs-new-delhi/) - Chhavi and I just submitted our applications for a tourist visa to Croatia at the VFS New Delhi and we are now keeping our fingers crossed! In the end we decided to go for a tennis holiday for the summer vacation! To start the application process I went to the VFS website and thoroughly checked
- [Amazing French Food Fiesta at the Imperial Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/french-food-fiesta-at-the-imperial-delhi/) - 1911, the fine dining restaurant of the Imperial Delhi is hosting a French Food Fiesta from 12th to 21st July 2019 in honor of the Bastille Day! I was invited for the media lunch of the same! It is always a pleasure to go to the Imperial for they organize the events with a lot
- [A Collection of All My Annapurna Circuit Trek Posts](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/annapurna-circuit-trek-blog/) - I tried to trek through the Annapurna Circuit in Nepal in June 2013. I reached as high as Letdar (4200 meters). It rained a lot from Manang onward. The continuous snow at Letdar finally convinced us to turn back and give up on the trek. It is always sad when I cannot complete a trek,
- [Forthcoming Trips at Travel Tales from India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/forthcoming-trips-at-travel-tales-from-india/) - Did you notice the use of plural when I said forthcoming trips for me? You can imagine the smile on my face too, it is a constant these days, I guess. This is the last stretch of calm before the storm, I mean my teaching semester will start soon. And I like to cram in
- [How Do You Manage Foreign Exchange for your Travels?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/foreign-exchange-travel/) - For all my foreign trips since 2011 I ended up exchanging foreign currency last minute at the airport! People have always told me that you do not get good exchange rates there but I am usually so busy that I leave myself no other option. Even though I love to travel I am a master
- [Beautiful God's Window, Mpumalanga, Panorama Route, South Africa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/gods-window-mpumalanga-panorama-route-south-africa/) - Panorama Route in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa is a spectacularly scenic drive. For me the first attraction was the road itself. On the route our first stop was Tufa waterfall and we ended up at God's window. There are various stops between Tufa Waterfall and God's window like Bourke's Luck Potholes, Three Rondavels,
- [Dress Code for Women in South Africa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-south-africa/) - My observations on what to wear in South Africa are based on just one trip which was about 10 days long. I spent most of my time in Durban and on a private game reserve. But I do have pictures to share of what I saw women wearing in South Africa. I wore trousers, jeans,
- [Beautiful Aloe Vera Flowers at God's Window, Panorama Route, South Africa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/aloe-vera-flowers/) - The trip to South Africa in May 2013 refuses to fade into its rightful place. Nepal did manage to push it back for a while but South Africa finds a way to force itself back into my consciousness. The picture was taken in the Mpumalanga region in South Africa on the Panorama Route. The place
- [Kathakali and other Enchanting Dances at Greenix Village Fort Kochi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kathakali-performances-greenix-village-kochi/) - I have to say I am not much of a culture person. But boy I am glad I went to Greenix Village (which is right across my hotel, Fort House) in Fort Kochi for a cultural evening. It was beautiful beyond all my expectations. The shows are priced at various levels. If you wish to
- [Beautiful and Colorful Flowers from Kochi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/colorful-flowers/) - This is my first visit to Kerala and I am thoroughly enjoying myself. But the focus is as of now on enjoying and not doing blog posts. So here are beautiful flowers for a lazy Sunday from the hotels I stayed in at Kochi. It is called Fort House. My entire trip has been arranged
- [Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica, Fort Kochi, Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/santa-cruz-cathedral-basilica-fort-kochi-kerala/) - At Fort Kochi you can sense history, it is around around you in the air. You find things Jew, Portuguese, Dutch, Chinese and British all within short distance of each-other right here in India. I visited Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica on a overcast evening at Fort Kochi. When I entered the basilica it was empty.
- [White Cheeked Barbet at Alappuzha, Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/white-cheeked-barbet/) - I am now back from my trip to Kerala with Travespire. If you are looking for off beat experiences you should try Travspire, they know just the places that will leave you spellbound. My plane landed past 11.00 pm yesterday and I was at work today morning, so not much rational writing is possible at
- [Kayaking in the Beautiful Backwaters of Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kayaking-in-kerala/) - When the good folks at Travspire put Kayaking on my agenda it was another instance of an adventure chasing me, on my own I don't think I would have thought of it! And what an adventure it was! It was a early start on July 28, I woke up at 5.15 am and we headed
- [Cycling, Walking and Boating in Kerala Backwaters](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cycling-walking-and-boating-in-kerala-backwaters/) - After Fort Kochi, Kerala Backwaters were my next stop. But instead of the traditional places Travspire offered me a cycling, walking and boating trip with my base at Breeze Backwater Homes in Kuthiathode. My room there was literally five steps away from the backwaters. Before lunch I had gulped two cups of tea and spent
- [Beautiful Chinese Fishing Nets at Sunset, Fort Kochi, Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chinese-fishing-nets-fort-kochi-kerala/) - I recently visited Fort Kochi on Travspire's invitation and what a trip it was! I had only two evenings at Fort Kochi and the first of it was devoted to watching a Kathakali dance performance. So I had only one evening for the Chinese Fishing Netsand I was sincerely longing for some drama in the
- [The Holy CTD Temple Pond, Fort Kochi, Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ctd-temple-pond-fort-kochi-kerala/) - I had limited time in Fort Kochi. I initially tried to walked around the city but gave up soon. I then hired an auto and the driver, Sabu Babu took me around. He took me to Cochin Thirumala Devaswom Temple also known as CTD Temple. The main temple was closed at that time but there
- [A Quick Hello From Suryagarh, Jaisalmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-quick-hello-from-suryagarh-and-jaisalmer/) - My trip to Suryagarh is now about to come to an end. I have been to Jaisalmer twice, and twice it has been on invitation from Suryagarh. I think as far as Jaisalmer is considered I am spoiled for life, staying around in such luxury and sigh seeing with the former model and the MD
- [Monsoon Magic with Suryagarh, Jaisalmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/monsoon-magic-suryagarh-jaisalmer/) - When someone says Rajasthan what is the image that comes to your mind? When I traveled to Jaipur for the first time in 1990 (where did the time go?) what I saw was not what I expected from the desert. Jaipur had trees and the 'real' desert was nowhere in sight. Similarly this time when
- [The Amazing Muziris Heritage Tour- Kochi, Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/muziris-heritage-tour-kochi-kerala/) - One of my trips with Travspire was the heritage tour of Muziris. When I met Lijo Jose my guide for the Muziris Heritage Tour, he pulled out a map of the Spice Route in ancient times to show how the port of Muziris was an important part of it. And if we thought of cities
- [On the Haunted Trail with Suryagarh, Jaisalmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/haunted-trail-jaisalmer/) - What would you say if someone offered to take you on a night trail to the haunted places around Jaisalmer? Well there were a Fortuner full of women bloggers (invited by Suryagarh) agreed to give it a try, your's truly being one of them. We were supposed to start at 11.30 pm but we were
- [The Royal Cenotaphs at Barabagh, Jaisalmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/royal-cenotaphs-barabagh-jaisalmer/) - I visited Jaisalmer recently on invitation from Suryagarh. We went on a temple trail which included the lesser known temples of the region like Navdungar temple. But it also included the royal cenotaphs at Barabagh Jaisalmer. The ride to the cenotaphs was smooth. The skies were moody on the day for sure, the road beautiful!
- [A Beautiful Peahen](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/peahen/) - I clicked this Peahen at the terrace of Suryagarh. When I was a student in Rajasthan (did my undergrad and postgraduate studies) there were peacocks all around the campus. And what a racket they make when they call each-other. It is so surprising to remember that in college I had no camera. But that was
- [The Story of Traveling on 4 Consecutive Weekends with a Full Time Job](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-story-of-4-weekends/) - I will tell a story today. It is of 4 weekends and if it makes you a little jealous, do read it out till the end. I will start from weekend no 4. I was traveling in Kerala (on invitation from Travspire) on that weekend. I did kayaking, enjoyed the backwaters. I saw Kathakali and Theyyam for
- [Top 5 Destinations of the Year 2013 at Travel Tales from India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/top-5-destinations-for-the-year-2013-at-travel-tales-from-india/) - Travel Tales from India and I have been really lucky till now in 2013. In February at one point it seemed all my trips were getting cancelled. Since then I have been on a travelling spree though. The year started with a trip to Alwar which was a family vacation. February as I said was
- [A Fleeting Glimpse of Pushkar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pushkar-rajasthan/) - When the good folks at Sewara Hospitality asked me if I would like to visit their Pushkar Resort I was quite happy. I picked up the long weekend due to Eid as my date. I was taking a Volvo to Ajmer from Bikaner House. I was traveling with Ambica from The Humming Notes. The weather was
- [5 Tips on How I Travel with a Full Time Job and Family](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/5-tips-travel-with-job-and-family/) - I have always shied away from writing about how I manage to travel with a full time job and a family. I once even gave a talk on the same topic with TUI. I work full time as an Associate Professor and we adopted our daughter in 2009. It helps that my husband is a
- [Beautiful Monsoon Sky through the Arches at Suryagarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/friday-monsoon-sky/) - Suryagarh is a luxury hotel in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. I get to see such luxury only when I get invited as a blogger. I have now been to Suryagarh twice and each time I have enjoyed my stay. This time the visit was extra special as we went for a monsoon trip in the Thar
- [Remembrance of Fading Dreams- A Book by Anurag Kumar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/remembrance-book-anurag-kumar/) - As I had read Recalcitrance the prequel to Remembrance, it is logical that I read the second book too. The backdrop of the first book is the revolt of 1857 in Lucknow and Remembrance picks up right from where Recalcitrance left. The revolt of 1857 has been crushed and the people are now trying to
- [10 Pictures from the Beautiful Panorama Route, Mpumalanga, South Africa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pictures-panorama-route-south-africa/) - One of the most beautiful days that I have spent has been exploring the Panorama Route in the Mpumalanga region of South Africa. Our first stop was near this souvenir shop and we had a fabulous view of Drakensberg Mountains. Sam was our driver and guide. The roads were a pleasure in itself with little
- [My 5 Most Cherished Treks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/five-best-treks-india-nepal/) - I need one major trek every year to cope with my daily grind. And I eagerly look forward to it every year. I tried to trek through Annapurna Circuit in Nepal in June 2013 and the next major trek is now going to happen in June 2014 only. Yet I think of it daily and
- [Exploring the Beautiful Temples at Jaisalmer- With Suryagarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/temples-jaisalmer/) - I have to admit I am not much of a temple person. I was not sure what to expect it was on at the Suryagarh trip. In the end we explored such off beat and small places around Jaisalmer that I was glad we did this. Navdungar Temple is on the way to Deta. When
- [Tranquil and Beautiful Lakshman Sagar, Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/lakshman-sagar/) - This monsoon I saw a different side of Rajasthan. I visited Lakshman Sagar and Suryagarh, both for a second time. My original invitation was for Pushkar Resorts but when I was given the choice to revisit Lakshman Sagar (near Pali in Rajasthan) I readily agreed. My first stay there was fabulous and I was happy
- [My Adventures with the Tokyo Metro](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/my-adventures-with-the-tokyo-metro/) - I’ve always had this thing for metros. Back home, it’s my go-to way to get around—fast, reliable, no traffic. And when I travel, that habit follows me. If a city has a metro system, I’m on it. There’s something about being part of the everyday rhythm of a place—sitting quietly among locals, watching the city
- [The Epic Tale of Tintin: A Toy, A Kid, and A Whole Lot of Mischief](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-epic-tale-of-tin-tin-a-toy-a-kid-and-a-whole-lot-of-mischief/) - This post is written by Chhavi and me. I will tell you the backstory. I recently took out my Tintin figure given to me by Hassanein. We met once in Delhi and that is when he gifted the toy to me. But our connect was over the Everest Base Camp Trek in Nepal. While I
- [Family Holiday in Goa: Beaches, Bathtubs and a Dad](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/family-holiday-in-goa-beaches-bathtubs-and-a-dad/) - Chhavi is trying to take over my blog! Hers is her version of our holiday in Goa last year! Over to her. When my dad suddenly declared, “Let’s go to Goa,” I thought it was just one of those random ideas he’d forget in five minutes. But to my surprise, on April 22, 2024, we
- [How to Dress in Japan as a Female Tourist- Decoding the Dress Code](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-women-japan/) - I have been to Japan twice and I am smitten! I have been to Tokyo, Kyoto and Yokosuka, which is part of Greater Tokyo. I usually write about my impressions about what women wear in any country I visit. And I post a lot of pictures of what I saw. Here are my impressions of
- [Unlocking Tokyo on a Budget: My Experience with the Greater Tokyo Pass](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/unlocking-tokyo-on-a-budget-my-experience-with-the-greater-tokyo-pass/) - When most travelers think of getting around Tokyo, the first things that come to mind are the PASMO or Suica cards. These are indeed convenient and widely used. But during my recent trip, I discovered another option that turned out to be incredibly useful, the Greater Tokyo Pass. It makes a lot of sense if
- [The Great Hong Kong Adventure: A Tale of Passports, Luggage, and Mischief](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-great-hong-kong-adventure-a-tale-of-passports-luggage-and-mischief/) - I took Chhavi and Vasu to Hong Kong in 2014, their first ever international trip! The main attraction was of course Disneyland! So here is a collaborative post by Chhavi and I which will cover our trip in parts. This is the airport part and Chhavi goes first! So, let me take you back to
- [Our Exciting Day at the Disneyland- The Hong Kong Edition](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/our-exciting-day-at-the-disneyland-the-hong-kong-edition/) - Hey it's Chhavi and I am not trying to hijack my mom's blog. But here is another episode from our first trip abroad. And then there was Disneyland The third day of the trip? Boom. Best day. Because guess where we went? DISNEYLAND. Yep, the place where Mickey Mouse lives and everything feels like cotton
- [Sarees by the Sea: A Colorful Day in Yokosuka Japan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sarees-by-the-sea-a-colorful-day-in-yokosuka-japan/) - Travel is not just about places, it's also about people, conversations, and those small, unforgettable moments that stay with us long after the journey ends. During our recent trip to Tokyo, we decided to stay in Yokosuka, a charming coastal city that turned out to be the hidden gem of our adventure. Staying in Yokosuka: A Cultural
- [ Unplanned Magic: Celebrating 20 Years of Blogging with a Flying Dress in Phuket](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/unplanned-magic-celebrating-20-years-of-blogging-with-a-flying-dress-in-phuket/) - I celebrated 20 years of blogging in Phuket, Thailand with an unplanned flying dress photoshoot, rain, delays, and magic included.
- [The Ease of Traveling to Thailand Visa Free from India with TDAC](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-ease-of-traveling-to-thailand-visa-free-from-india-with-tdac/) - Disclaimer: Visa rules and immigration policies can change quickly. Always check the official Thai Embassy website or speak to your airline to confirm the latest entry and exit requirements before your trip. What I’m sharing here is my personal experience. Getting There: Delhi to Phuket Direct Flight Recently, my sister and I traveled to Phuket,
- [Why I Love Japan to Bits: A Personal Take](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/why-i-love-japan-to-bits-a-personal-take/) - Japan holds a very special place in my heart. Having visited twice now, I find myself completely blown away each time. There’s something about the country that quietly seeps into your soul, its culture, its people, its rhythm. It’s hard to put into words, but let me try. Here are five reasons why I absolutely
- [Staying at the Beautiful Hotel Ilirija in Biograd Croatia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hotel-ilirija-biograd/) - Chhavi and I spent eight nights at the Hotel Ilirija in Biograd this June. We went to Croatia on a tennis holiday and our hotel stay was sponsored by Tennis Holidays Croatia. We were staying at half board, we would usually have breakfast and dinner at the hotel! I am a vegetarian who can eat
- [Do You Want to Quit Studies for Travel Blogging](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/want-to-quit-studies-for-travel-blogging/) - I quit my job about 4 years ago, I was totally not planning on it. I often say I do not miss work, but I certainly miss my salary. My blogging income is nowhere near my professor's salary. But since I quit my job, it is assumed I quit it for traveling. Here is what
- [Novotel Vijayawada Varun is an Amazing Hotel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/novotel-vijayawada-five-star-hotel/) - I have stayed at many Accor properties both in India and abroad. I have been there both as a blogger and as a paying customer. Recently I was invited to Novotel Vijayawda Varun Hotel as a blogger and what a pleasure it was! It is a lovely five star hotel in the city of Vijayawada.
- [The Gorgeous Westin Pushkar Resort and Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/westin-pushkar-resort-and-spa/) - As soon as I stepped inside the gates of the Westin Puskhar Resort and Spa, I knew I was going to have a tranquil time! The resort is huge, green and away from the bustle of the city! I was invited to the resort as a travel blogger. I was staying at the Royal Villa
- [Impromptu Kayaking at the Ha Long Bay, Vietnam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kayaking-at-the-ha-long-bay-vietnam/) - I has the opportunity to go Kayaking a few times on my various trips. When I got a choice between going on a bamboo boat or kayaking at the Ha Long Bay in Vietnam, I picked the latter! The only problem was I didn't had a partner. In my group there were only three takers
- [How to Travel as a College Student](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-to-travel-as-a-college-student/) - A few months back I posted a blog about a college student who wanted to quit his studies to travel. After a friend, Tanisha Guin read it, she asked if she could contribute a blog on the same topic. I will admit, I was hesitant but I really liked what she has written! So enjoy
- [Aahana is an Eco friendly Resort at Jim Corbett](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/aahana-resort-jim-corbett/) - I visited Aahana Resort in Ramnagar in November. That was the time when pollution in Delhi/NCR was going off the charts! I was happy to leave the city behind! Ramnagar is a small town, the getaway to Jim Corbett National Park! The air was anyway a thousand times better than Gurgaon, on top of that
- [Beautiful Postcards from Ho Chi Minh City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/postcards-from-ho-chi-minh-city/) - Blogging has truly taken a back seat for me even though I did travel a fare bit in 2019! I am not even sure how much I can travel in 2020! January started on a bright note as I visited Sri Lanka but I end up saying no to a lot of trips these days.
- [The Vibrant Rann Utsav in Gujarat, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/rann-utsav-gujarat/) - Rann Utsav is held annually at Dhordo in Kutch region of Gujarat. A temporary but magnificent tent city comes up in close proximity to the beautiful white desert at Dhordo. I have been lucky visit the Rann Utsav thrice and to stay at the tent city twice. This year in 2019, the festival ends by
- [Movenpick Colombo- A Luxury Hotel by Accor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/movenpick-colombo-luxury-hotel-accor/) - The first trips of an year are always special! This year I landed at Colombo at the beginning of January! I have always been a fan of Accor Hotels, though this was my first stay at Movenpick. I was invited on this trip as a travel blogger. The sun was setting when I reached my
- [Human by Nature- Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/human-by-nature-kerala/) - I am lucky, I have traveled to the beautiful state of Kerala many times. Nature shares its bounty in abundance and the effect is amplified by the beautiful people of Kerala. I have been lucky to see a bit of this world and today I share five unforgettable vignettes from my trips to Kerala! Beautiful
- [Design Conversations at Pendi, Colombo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/design-conversations-at-pendi-colombo/) - If someone would have said to me in January that Colombo would be my last international trip for a long time, I would have laughed! But here we all are, sitting at home more or less across the globe! Because Colombo is my last trip before the pandemic I hold it all the more close
- [When my Sister Wore a Saree in Paris](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/saree-in-paris/) - Who would have thought travel would come to such a grinding halt in 2020! So these days I am taking trips down the memory lane! When my sister, Alka, offered to write her version of the day I wore saree in Paris, I was happy, and curious too! So here we go on a trip
- [Mridula is a Solo Traveler's Guardian Angel!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mridula-is-a-solo-travelers-guardian-angel/) - Karina and I met near Mt. Lavinia Railway Station because we both took a wrong turn in search of the beach! There is a story behind how I ended up at Mt. Lavinia but I will tell it another day! This post is written by Karina, we met in January in Sri Lanka. Karnia you
- [Offbeat Tourist Places in Bhuj- Ramkund Stepwell](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/offbeat-tourist-places-in-bhuj-ramkund-stepwell/) - Ramkund is a well preserved stepwell or 'baori' in Bhuj, Gujarat that is a little off the beaten path. I have been to Bhuj a few times and in 2019 I was willing to move away from the well known places like Aina Mahal and the Kutch Museum. I visited Gujarat in 2019 on an
- [6 Hard Things 2020 Taught Me!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/6-things-2020-taught-me/) - It has been that kind of a year that we are going to remember for a very long time. 2020 has been no ordinary year, it is 'shake the foundations, change the paradigms' kind of a year that I hope the universe is in no hurry to repeat. We all have been in it together,
- [10 Really Cool Experiences to Have in Colombo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cool-experiences-colombo-sri-lanka/) - It is 2021 and Sri Lakna, which I visited in January 2020 (on a sponsored blogging trip) still remains my last international travel! I am thankful for a lot of things but how I wish I could start traveling again without a care in the world! But I guess that has to wait for sometime
- [Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 Hotel in Ho Chi Minh City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vinpearl-luxury-landmark-81-ho-chi-minh-city/) - I have many friends who do not like to write about hotels. I am the exact opposite, I enjoy my hotel stays and I love to write about them! I visited Vietnam in October 2019, Ho Chi Minh City was my first stop. I stayed at the beautiful Vinpearl Luxury Landmark 81 hotel. And I
- [Exploring the Amazing Telascica Nature Park in Croatia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/telascica-nature-park-croatia/) - Exploring the Telascica Nature Park was one of the highlights of our trip to Croatia. Chhavi and I went to Biograd on a Tennis Holiday in 2019. Biograd is a resort town by the Adriatic Sea, popular with tourists. While my daughter Chhavi played a lot of tennis on this holiday, we had a day
- [Dada Harir Ni Vav- An Amazing Stepwell in Ahmadabad](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dada-harir-ni-vav-stepwell-ahmadabad/) - My joy knew no bounds when me made an unscheduled stop at the Dada Harir Ni Vav, a beautiful stepwell in Ahmadabad. It is also known as Bai Harir Ni Vav. I absolutely adore visiting stepwells and in India they go by many names, Vav, wav, baori, baoli and I am sure a few more.
- [The Amazing Saigon Central Post Office in Ho Chi Minh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/saigon-central-post-office-ho-chi-minh-city/) - I stood outside the Saigon Central Post Office, in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, clicking pictures. The yellow colored building with green windows looked impressive from the outside. I was trying to include the colorful wares of the local vendors hanging around the premises. And as usual I was not liking any of the pictures
- [Traveling from Colombo to Mount Lavinia by Slow Train](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/colombo-mount-lavinia-train-experience/) - The thought of taking a train out of Colombo was spontaneous. If I stood and looked out of the window of my suite at the Movenpic Hotel in Colombo, I could see a train station by the sea beyond the bathtub in the far distance! The tracks were running parallel to the sea . It
- [Possibility of a Covid 19 Third Wave in India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/possibility-of-covid-19-third-wave-in-india/) - These days I live on internet looking for information. Coronavirus Worldometers is something I refresh multiple times these days, particularly at night. My heart sank today when I saw the numbers and they are not even final, we are nearing 300000 cases in a single day. We are firmly inside the second wave and it
- [First Dose of Covaxin Vaccine in Gurgaon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/first-dose-covaxin-gurgaon/) - There are three member of my family who have taken the first dose of vaccine, our age range is from 47 to 80 years. Two of us got Covishield and one, me Covaxin. I am writing this blog, in the hope that some of you might find the experience helpful. Registration Process It started with
- [Second Dose of Covaxin in Gurgaon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/second-dose-of-covaxin-in-gurgaon/) - I got my first dose of vaccine in Gurgaon around April 14, it was Covaxin. As I am in 45+ age category, I could walk in for my first dose. May 26th is the last date to get my second dose of Covaxin done. I was not too keen to go out but I eventually
- [The Stunning Views on the Delhi Leh Flight at Sunrise](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-delhi-leh-flight-at-sunrise/) - I recently visited Ladakh for the 5th time. The first time, way back in 2005 my husband and I did a road trip using public transport. After that I have always taken a flight. Since my first flight in 2016 I knew the magnificent views of the Ladakh Range was on the A side window
- [Beautiful Fall Colors in Ladakh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/fall-colors-in-ladakh/) - I feel so blessed that I am able to travel again! The second trip of the year was to Leh, Ladakh. I was yearning to go on a break! The stars aligned and I finalized a trip to Leh. The agenda was to do nothing. I booked my tickets on my own and my stay
- [Sariska Manor- A Beautiful Safari Lodge](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sariska-manor-a-beautiful-safari-lodge/) - I traveled to Sariska in September after a long time. My last trip was to Coimbatore in February 2020. A few travel opportunities did come my way but I was not confident about it so I kept saying no. I decided to go on a blogging trip to Sariska Manor in September as corona cases
- [Going Beautiful Places- IV](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/going-places-iv/) - While I wait for an opportunity to travel, I take this time to enjoy my trips again! How are you coping with these times? When I look back, I realize 2014 was an amazing year travel wise. I got to see so many new places. But it is extra special because I took my niece
- [Going Beautiful Places- Part III](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/going-places-travel-tales/) - While I am sitting at home during the ongoing pandemic, I am remembering my travels through Instagram Reels. I have visited 32 countries till 2019 and I hope this list will start growing up once again. Till then I will live with the memories! You can read the Part I and Part II of this
- [Going Beautiful Places- Part 1](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/going-places/) - I come from Gorakhpur, a small town in UP. Growing up, I only dreamed of traveling in a plane. I boarded a plane for the first time in 1999. I was traveling to Singapore to attend an academic conference while I was doing my Ph.D. at IIT Kanpur. I still remember the rush of the
- [Rediscover The Amazing Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/rediscover-thailand/) - Thailand has a piece of my heart. But travel has taken a back seat since March 2020. So, when #tatnewdelhi and #tatindia came up with #BlogYourThailand contest, I went on a trip down the memory lane, through my photos, to #AmazingThailand Thailand is gradually opening up and it will be time to rediscover Thailand! And
- [Going Beautiful Places- Part II](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/going-places-part-ii/) - As the pandemic has brought my travels to a complete halt since March 2020 I am using this time to reminisce about my past travels. You can find the Part I of this post here. The picture above is of me at the Everest Base Camp in Nepal! 5. United Kingdom London, United Kingdom I
- [Ishana Nature Spa, Saket- My Wonderful Experience](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ishana-nature-spa-saket-a-wonderful-experience/) - Yesterday night after my daughter went to sleep, I took out my camera out of the bag so that I could transfer the pictures. It still had the aroma of spa oils. The bag and the camera also got to spend around two hours at Ishana Natue Spa at Saket, New Delhi. I have been
- [Looking Back on the Beautiful Phewa Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/phewa-lake-pokhara/) - Do you ever sit back and think about a trip you did sometime back? Do your feelings about the trip change with the passage of time? When I just got back from Nepal after trying to trek through the Annapurna Circuit Trek, I was tired and not too happy about the amount of rain I
- [Dark Shadows Falling- A Hard Look on the Mountaineering and Trekking Communities by Joe Simpson](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dark-shadows-falling-book-joe-simpson/) - The opening chapter of the book is called 'Dead Man Moving'. And if someone knows about death in the mountains it is Joe Simpson. He was left for dead in Peru and yet he came back to tell the tale. However that is the story Touching The Void deals with. In Dark Shadows Falling Simpson moves his
- [Is India Safe for Women Travelers?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/is-india-safe-for-women-travelers/) - The short answer is no. And then there is a long answer. Pay attention to my short answer first and only then read the rest. Anyway I wonder if I even need to write a post? There are a variety of posts doing round on the internet now on the same subject. Most of it
- [10 Things to Do around Fort Kochi, Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/things-to-do-fort-kochi/) - It is difficult to believe that all I spent were measly 4 days in Kochi and the backwaters. I had so much fun in those four days, it feels like I was there at least for 10 days! So here are 10 things I thought were a lot of fun to do in Kochi and
- [The Food and Swimming Pool Connection at Suryagarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/food-suryagarh-jaisalmer/) - How many times have you seen me doing a post on food? Almost zilch is the answer. My umpteen years of hostel food have killed all my taste buds. But this time at Suryagarh there was something about food that I could not ignore. So here I am, trying to pen some food thoughts. I
- [5 Wonderful Budget Hotels Where I Enjoyed My Stay](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/5-budget-hotels-southeast-asia/) - To the 5 budget hotels that I have enjoyed, there are at least 50 that I didn't. Some of them were outright nightmares. One day I will talk about them too. Thinking about those experiences, I guess they will generate more conversation but for today I talk about the good ones. One word of caution
- [Beautiful Monsoon Skies from Jaisalmer, Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/monsoon-skies-jaisalmer-rajasthan-india/) - As a rule, I am not a big fan of monsoons. There are two reasons for it. One is my commute for work. When it rains the commute becomes hell. The second is trekking. When it rains on a trek, life becomes difficult again. But monsoons are beautiful if you are not trekking or commuting.
- [10 Reasons Why a South Africa Wildlife Safari Will Spoil You For Life](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/south-africa-wildlife-safari/) - I went to South Africa in May 2013 and it is a rare day when I don't think about it. More than anything else their wild life is on such a grand scale that it has left me completely smitten. Here are 10 reasons why a South Africa Wildlife Safari will spoil you for life!
- [The Amazing Grand Dragon Ladakh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-grand-dragon-ladakh/) - This was my second stay at the Grand Dragon Ladakh. The first time I stayed there, it was of January 2016. Both the times I have stayed as a blogger, my stay was complimentary. The January 2016 was a group trip whereas in October 2021 I was staying alone and doing my own things! There
- [Going Beautiful Places VI](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/going-places-vi/) - I started a series during the Covid times called going places where I started documenting all the 32 countries I have been to. Then travel happened, in small doses but still it happened. And I got caught in it. And a lot of stuff in real life too. But here I am, back with the
- [Travel in Time of Covid19](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-in-time-of-covid19/) - As I start typing away, my mind wanders, was 'Travel or lack of it in time of Covid19' a better title? But then I go ahead and keep typing. I hardly write anything these days, I hardly travel too! Growing up in a small town, Gorakhpur, UP in the 1970s and the 80s travel was
- [My Relationship with Food- It is Complicated!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/my-relationship-with-food-complicated/) - This is going to be a complicated post, I have been staring at this screen, while a thousand thoughts come rushing to my head. I almost want to give up and go. Instead I just go away to random webpages to scroll about random things but I keep coming back to this window. Finally I
- [Did you Miss Traveling?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/did-you-miss-traveling/) - Now that the pandemic seem to be weakening, let me ask this question, did you miss traveling? While I have always been thankful for health I have to admit I missed traveling, I missed it a bit too much. It had become a way of life with me. While I was home, actually made many
- [The Exciting India vs Denmark Davis Cup Tie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/india-denmark-davis-cup-tie/) - Chhavi and I decided to watch the India Denmark Davis Cup tie at the Delhi Gymkhana Club. All the prominent news stories remarked that the event is free. So, we arrived, only to be promptly stopped at the gate. The event is free, but the entry is through free passes. I clearly didn't have one.
- [Going Beautiful Places VII](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/going-places-vii/) - I started a series during the Covid times called going beautiful places. I started documenting all the 32 countries I have been to. You can read the parts I II III IV V and VI from the respective links. Today I present Hungary, Cyprus and Russia. 26. Budapest, Hungary Budapest was a beautiful trip. My sister Alka and I traveled together
- [Paricharcha by DMS IIT Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/paricharcha-by-dms-iit-delhi/) - I recently moderated a virtual session on 'Beyond Travel', organized by Department of Management Studies (DMS), IIT Delhi. It was great fun to connect with my fellow panelists and discuss all things travel! While you can watch a recording of the whole talk below, it is about 2 hours long. That is how much we
- [Fun Easter Workshop for Children by Imperial and Liszt Institute Hungarian Cultural Centre Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/easter-workshop-for-children-by-imperial-delhi/) - As walked through the beautiful lobby of The Imperial, so many thoughts were jostling inside my head. To reach the hotel I took a Metro, first in more than two years. I was visiting the hotel to join in the Easter workshop for kids. I am glad I went, we had so much fun. The
- [The Amazing Everest Base Camp Trek on My Mind](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-on-my-mind/) - It has been almost 10 years! I gifted Everest Base Camp Trek to myself on my 40th birthday. And 10 years have gone by in a flash. I am staring at my 50th birthday, somewhat dazed! We have never been big on birthdays but spending the 40th on the trek was special. I have been
- [Looking at the Awesome 50s with School Friends](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/looking-at-the-50s/) - I recently turned 50, there I said it. For my 40th birthday, I trekked up to the Everest Base Camp, solo. And it feels like yesterday! Where did the decade go? Half of it has been spent on tennis courts after my daughter started playing, be it rain, sunshine or cold! And she is still
- [All the Good Food at Novotel Vizag](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/all-the-good-food-at-novotel-vizag/) - Do you remember my post on 'my relationship with food?' It is still complicated but it is improving for sure. There were times at Novotel Vizag when I would go in with my old attitude, "let's get done with it" and then check myself and ask- "what would Phil do?" And I tried to do
- [Beautiful Glimpses of Hyderabad- The Tennis Travel Series](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beautiful-glimpses-hyderabad-tennis-travel-series/) - My daughter has been playing tennis for many years now. But it is only recently we started to travel for matches and one of the stops was Hyderabad. And that is how we caught the beautiful glimpses of Hyderabad. I also feel we will travel a lot for tennis in the coming years, hence the
- [Delicious Food Experiences in Hyderabad for Families](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/delicious-food-experiences-in-hyderabad-for-family/) - Chhavi and I visited Hyderabad because she was playing a tennis tournament there. My elder Nephew works at Hyderabad, so after the matches we went and stayed with him. He is an avid cyclist and knows a lot of delicious food experiences in all price ranges across the city of Hyderabad. We were a group
- [Photographing Beautiful Budapest from a Tourist's Perspective](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/photographing-budapest-from-a-tourists-perspective/) - I loved photographing Budapest. I did some research before going which talked about the best vantage points in the city. Initially they were just names to me but I recognized them when I stood there. I was also lucky that I was staying for 7 nights, so I could go back to a few places
- [Midnight Diner Vibes at Kyushu Jangara in Akihabara, Tokyo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/midnight-diner-vibes-at-kyushu-jangara-in-akihabara-tokyo/) - One evening in Tokyo, Alka and I found ourselves wandering the buzzing streets of Akihabara, the heart of manga culture in the city. Her daughter, my niece is fond of manga and Alka wanted to pick something for her. As the neon signs began to glow brighter and the crowds thinned a little, I noticed
- [A Majestic Kudu from South Africa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kudu-south-africa/) - When I got the invitation to travel to South Africa, I remember writing to Arun- what to do I am no wildlife photographer! He replied back- enjoy the things with your eyes! That was one good advice. I tried to follow it too and yet the trigger happy camera finger would go on its own! If
- [How Do You Like to Explore a Place?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-do-you-like-to-explore-a-place/) - So how do you like to explore a place? When you arrive at a new place how do you really wish to explore it if you were given a free hand? I know that will depend on the city, its size and many other things. Still there is a particular way in which we like
- [Photography Notes Before I Travel to Thailand and Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/photography-notes-to-self/) - I would be heading out to Thailand and Cambodia this week itself. Travel Tales from India and I got lucky again. I have been invited by the Tourism Authority of Thailand for this trip. Before I head out here are photography notes to self! Blurred Picture, South African Bush Fire 5. Carry that Damn Tripod: I
- [Thinking About Me From A Decade Ago!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-decade-before/) - Have you ever reflected back on how you used to spend your time sometime back? I was wondering what I used to do with my time about a decade ago. Here is a list of 10 things I was or was not doing 10 years ago. So here re some musings on my time, a
- [A Post Full of Beautiful Flowers from my Trips](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flowers-beautiful/) - I love flowers and I love clicking flowers. There was a time when I used to post a series by the name of Friday Flowers. But then I also do Sky Watch on Friday and the latter won out. I kept doing the sky watch and forgot the flowers. So I am rectifying it today.
- [Beautiful Blue Skies from Jagatsukh, Himachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/blue-skies-mountains/) - I am missing my mountains. The last time I ventured that way was in June (Nepal) but I got too much rain and clouds. So, when I was rummaging through my old pictures of the blue skies from Jagatsukh appealed to my senses instantly. Jagatsukh is just 6 km away from Manali but it is
- [A Small Jungle Owlet in Rishikesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jungle-owlet/) - Birds (and other animals) are master of camouflage. While walking on the roads of Rishikesh, early one morning I thought there was something irregular within the pattern of the tree. After zooming from a distance I could see the Jungle Owlet clearly. I also knew from that distance it would not make for a good
- [Sawasdee from Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sawasdee-from-thailand/) - Sawasdee from Thailand. I have had a great time here till now. But being on the road for most of time meant no blog post. Today I am the Thailand Cambodia border of Aranyaprathet on the Thai side. So here I go, top ten things that I can say off my head about Thailand. 10.
- [Time to Say Bye to Thailand and Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thailand-cambodia/) - Time flies, when you are traveling it flies faster! I was sitting at Dusit Thani about a week before and here I am again, to take the flight back home tomorrow. So it is time to say bye to Thailand and Cambodia. It was such a wonderful trip! I have by now gained at least
- [A Beautiful Sunrise at Angkor Wat, Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunrise-angkor-wat-cambodia/) - It was monsoon when I visited Siem Reap. The visit to Angkor Wat was not officially on agenda. So I made efforts to get it on my agenda and I was successful too! Well partially successful I should say as weather is something that is beyond anybody's control! Sunrise at Angkor Wat If I do
- [The Luxurious Sokha Angkor Hotel at Siem Reap, Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sokha-angkor-siem-reap-cambodia/) - I stayed for only one night at Sokha Angkor, Siem Reap. And yet I liked it a lot. It is a luxury hotel in Siem Reap, quite close to Pub Street and not too far from the Angkor Temples. The lobby was impressive, we were a group of about 30 checking in (but as we
- [The Beautiful Local temple at Ban Dong Krathong Yam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/local-temple-ban-dong-krathong-yam/) - We visited the Ban Dong Krathong Yam Village as part of our media trip with Tourism Authority of Thailand. This village is a Puan village which still keeps its local culture. It is quite off the tourist map. You can take a detour or make a stop here if you are going to the Aranyaprathet
- [The Beautiful Taling Chan Floating Market, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/taling-chan-floating-market-bangkok/) - I did not know what to expect when I was walking towards the Taling Chan Floating market in Bangkok. I was still very tired. I had taken a class till 1.30 pm the previous day. Then I took a flight at 11.30 pm the same day from IGI Delhi. As usual in the flight I
- [Dress Code for Women in Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-women-cambodia/) - I usually search for the dress code when I am about to visit a new country. Being from India I cannot go really wrong as we are conservative in our dressing sense. But the advice I see often is done without any photos. I have now made it a habit to do a post on
- [My First Fish Pedicure at the Pub Street is Siem Reap](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/fish-pedicure-siem-reap-cambodia/) - I am not much of a spa or pedicure, manicure person. I have never had a facial in my life till date. Thailand and Cambodia are full of massage parlors but I was not really looking for a massage. I have been to a few spas in the course of my travels but I really
- [An Interesting Street Game at Border Market, Aranyaprathet, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/street-game-video-border-market-aranyaprathet-thailand/) - Do you remember my note to self before I headed to Thailand and Cambodia? It is time to put point No. 3 (more videos) in action. I spotted the youth playing a kind of shuttle game with all parts of their body, only the use of hands was barred. I was not sure how would they
- [Aranyaprathet Border Market- Where You Can Buy Pink Eggs](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/aranyaprathet/) - Aranyaprathet is one of the Thailand-Cambodian Borders. The next day we were headed to Cambodia by road after crossing the border. When I got down at Aranyaprathet's Ban Khlong Luek Border Market (also known as Rong Kluea) I had just woken up from a nap in the van. For the while I looked at the place with bleary
- [The Beautiful Royal Hills Golf Resort, Nakhon Nayok, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunrise-royal-hills-golf-resort-nakhon-nayok-thailand/) - I am not a morning person at all. I used to be at one point. But then I gave up on it completely. Weekends mean getting late up late and that is the biggest incentive for me, other than drinking many cups of tea. But after I started enjoying photography I read about the golden
- [Watching Ramayana being Enacted Beautifully in Siem Reap, Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dances-siem-reap-cambodia/) - I spent just one night and two days in Cambodia but what an everlasting impact it left. As part of the ASEAN Media Trip we were hosted for dinner by the Cambodian Ministry of Tourism at Royal Angkor Resort. Along with the dinner, they also hosted a scintillating dance show for us. The scene was
- [The Not to Be Missed Pub Street and the Night Market in Siem Reap](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-pub-street-and-the-night-market-siem-reap-cambodia/) - After the glittering dance performance (about which you can read here) at Siem Reap we were dropped back to our hotel, Sokha Angkor Resort which is a mighty fine hotel. It was surely not beyond 9.00 pm. We had just one night at Siem Reap so we wanted to cram in as much as we
- [Walking on Stilts in Thailand- A Fun Video](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/walking-on-stilts-video/) - We visited the Puan village- Ban Dong Krathong Yam in interior Thailand. It was a peaceful village with a stunning temple and a large community hall. The people were hospitable and hosted us for sumptuous lunch. They also put on an excellent cultural show for us with the ASEAN theme. However the activity that provided
- [Where Lotus Grew Like Weed](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/lotus-flowers-decoration/) - What do you do when you see pretty flowers on your dining table? When I saw the bunch that is featuring below we started a discussion, whether the lotus flowers were real or not! I mean have you seen a lotus flower arrangement like this before? I had not, for sure. My first question to
- [Vegetarian Food Tales from Thailand and Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vegetarian-food-thailand-and-cambodia/) - I have lived in hostels for close to 12 years and mess food killed all my taste buds. However it has been 11 years since I left hostel and I am regaining some interest in food. Mind you just a little, so don't expect much out of this post. I am now going to talk
- [A Beautiful Though Crowded Sunrise at Angkor Wat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunrise-at-angkor-wat/) - After strolling through the Pub Street and the Night Market I managed to hit the bed by mid night. When the alarm went at 4.30 am the next day in spite of being disoriented I did not want to fling the cell phone against the wall. You see, I was going to watch the sunrise
- [The Smiling Faces of Bayon- The Center of Angkor Thom, Camboida](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bayon-cambodia/) - Out of nowhere the rain started falling heavily as we were nearing Angkor. My heart sank, I have had way too much of rain on many of my trips this year. I was left wondering if I would see Angkor in pouring rain! It was not what I wanted. Heavy rains mean the camera stays
- [Beautiful Wingpod Purslane or Portulaca Flower Basket](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wingpod-purslane-flowers/) - It is such a common flower in India I never thought it would have this complicated name- Wingpod Purslane! The flower is also known as Portulaca. The images below were clicked at the Taling Chan Floating Market in Bangkok though. The market is situated on the Chao Phraya River. You can easily hire a long
- [The Bumpy Ride from Beshishehar to Sangey in Nepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-bumpy-ride-from-beshishehar-to-sangey-nepal/) - These days as I have started playing around with videos I am looking at my old folders as well. I remember this bumpy ride from Beshishehar to Sangey really well. It required a strong back, it was that bumpy. Sangey could be one of the starting points of Annapurna Circuit Trek in Nepal. Many people feel
- [Petrified of Street Photography? So am I!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/street-photography-tips/) - I am truly petrified of street photography. It feels like a daunting task to point my camera at a stranger's face and click. I know, I know in India not too many people mind, but I just completely freeze most of the time. And yet I was fascinated by it too. I would keep reading
- [A Beautiful View at the Take off from Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/take-off-bangkok/) - I have said this many times before and I will say it again, I love window seats on a plane. I love them more if I know I will catch a sunrise or a sunset during my flight. I also usually take a seat from where I know I would get a wing shot from
- [Dress Code for Women in Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-thailand/) - Is it really important to figure out what to wear when we go to another country? Isn't it that we are increasingly becoming alike in our ways of dressing up? To some extant yes we all are becoming alike in many parts of the world and yet I think we retain our quirks as well.
- [The Temple of Sun, Wat Arun in Bangkok, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wat-arun-bangkok-thailand/) - For this lazy Sunday I present the magnificent Wat Arun Temple from Bangkok, Thailand. It is a Buddhist Temple said to be build in 17th century, though the spires are said to be added by King Rama II in early 19th century. Wat actually means temple both in Thailand and Cambodia. Both Thai and Cambodian
- [The Girl with Two Birthdays or My Thoughts on Adoption](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [Stunning Views of Hanoi from the Top of Hanoi Restaurant](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/stunning-views-of-hanoi-from-the-top-of-hanoi-restaurant/) - I am a big fan of clicking sunsets and city lights. Getting up to a high point does wonders for capturing them. Sometimes, I gain this height by painfully walking up a hill. But it is luxury when you can take a elevator to click the panoramic views of a city. I got that luxury
- [The Beautiful Himalayan Shire: Perfect blend of Tranquility and Modernity](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [The Many Moods of Mt. Fishtail: Witnessing Beauty at Pokhara](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-many-moods-of-mt-fishtail-witnessing-beauty-at-pokhara/) - Chhavi and I went to Pokhara on a tennis trip. She was playing in two ITF qualifying tournaments at Pokhara Nepal. So we stayed for about 10 days. Tennis trips are different than vacations. We see the tournament venue more than anything else. She spends some time on court almost everyday and then is the
- [A Small Hike Near Fagu with The Himalayan Shire](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [Table for One at the Steam Restaurant, Rambagh Palace Jaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/table-for-one-at-steam-rambagh-palace-jaipur/) - I took a short break in June at Jaipur. And as if that was not enough, in a fit of madness I booked a table for one at the Steam Restaurant at the Rambagh Palace Jaipur. This was a personal vacation for me, I was traveling solo. Steam is the Mediterranean Restaurant at the Rambagh
- [The Historic Shaniwar Wada in Pune, Maharashtra](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/shaniwar-wada-pune/) - Shaniwar Wada in Pune is said to be the most impressive mansion ever to be built by the Peshwas in the city. The foundation for the monument was laid down in 1720 by Bajirao I. Today is completely engulfed by the city! We tried to visit it on our first evening in Pune. I was
- [Ghangaria to Govindghat, Day 4, Valley of Flowers Hemkunt Sahib Trek](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ghangaria-to-govindghat-day-4-valley-of-flowers-hemkunt-sahib-trek/) - You would ask how difficult it could be to get back the same route you climbed up? The answer is not very difficult. But what happens with me is that I get fatigued when I go up and I get pain in my knees when I get down. I am better at handling fatigue than
- [Dress Code for Women in Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-women-jordan/) - Before going to Jordan I was searching on the net to see what I could figure about dress code for women in Jordan. What I read, surprised me a little. I figured out that wearing sleeveless shirts was not such a good idea, neither was wearing shorts, nor a short dress. I was curious to
- [The Vibrant Colors of Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vibrant-colors-gujarat/) - I saw some eye catching colors in Kutch, Gujarat. The first frame that made my eyes pop out was at Narayan Sarovar which is quite close to Lakhpat. These colorful jalis were part of the complex of the temple at the Narayan Sarovar. It made me conscious that I should try and capture thevibrant colors
- [Dress Code for Women in Hong Kong](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-women-hong-kong/) - I became aware of the 'dress code for women' phenomenon because of my own travels. Gradually, I started doing such posts myself. There are two reasons for it, one I enjoy clicking the pictures immensely. Two, after reading the posts while searching for information and coming back from my trips to the same places, I
- [The Beautiful Beach Road at Vizag](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-beach-road-vizag/) - I love rooftops for the incredible photo opportunities they provide! Novotel Vizag has a wonderful rooftop restaurant, Infinity. In addition they have a running track on the top. At sunrise and sunset I would simply go to the rooftop and enjoy the view. I could see the many moods of the Beach Road Vizag and
- [The Gateway of India, Mumbai at Night](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-gateway-of-india-mumbai-at-night/) - Managed to spend some time near the Gateway of India at Mumbai when I went there for the Skdoa Yeti launch. To reach there we also crossed the Bandra Worli Sea Link but unfortunately there were no photography opportunity. I have hardly explores Mumbai but the little that I have seen, I like it. Mumbai at night
- [Dress Code for Women in Israel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-israel/) - If you are in a hurry and you need to read about dress code for women in Israel here is all you need to know- you can wear pretty much anything you wear at home! The only exception are some religious site in Jerusalem where they require both men and women to cover their shoulders
- [Ghangaria to Hemkunt Sahib- Day 3, Valley of Flowers Hemkunt Sahib Trek, Uttarakhand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ghangaria-to-hemkunt-sahib-day-3-valley-of-flowers-hemkunt-sahib-trek-uttarakhand/) - I was aware that the route to Hemkunt Sahib (4329 meters, 15210 feet) was all the way uphill, the entire 6km of it. But having done the Everest Base Camp in May this year I thought I should be able to tackle it. We had bread omelet for breakfast around 6.30 am and left at 7.00
- [Dress Code for Women in Bhutan- In Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-women-bhutan/) - As Bhutan is our neighbor I was not too worried about the dress code for women before I went! Looking at the temperatures in July I knew I would need to wrap up. So I packed accordingly. Now that it has been some time since my visit I try to construct the dress code for
- [Dress Code For Women in Nepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-nepal/) - If you follow a few travel message boards you will see the 'dress code for women' question pop up from time to time. That and teaching a few classes on cultural made me a bit more sensitive to the question. So here I go with what I saw in Nepal. Personally, me being from India,
- [Meeting Manvendra Singh Shekhawat at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/meeting-manvendra-singh-shekhwat-at-suryagarh-jaisalmer/) - Google Manvendra Singh Shekhawat and chances are you would find more images and stories from his modeling days with Gladrags rather than being the owner of Suryagarh, Jaisalmer. I met him first over the lunch at Nosh, the coffee shop at Suryagarh. We were in a group and all of us had questions for him,
- [A Wonderful Visit to a Cashew Farm in Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cashew-farm-goa/) - When we arrived at Devsar Farms near Bicholim in Goa I immediately felt relaxed. In front of me were rows of rubber trees. I could see green mangoes hanging nearby and a slender cashew tree added to the allure in the immediate vicinity. The parking spot for our vehicle was a giant banyan tree. My
- [A Visit to the Guntur Chilli Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/guntur-chilli-market/) - I recently visited Viayawada, Andhra Pradesh on an invitation from Novotel Vijayawada Varun Hotel. A trip to the Guntur Chili Market was on my itinerary and I am glad I went. Guntur Chilli Market is an offbeat place which can give you some real good photo opportunities. If you speak the local language, Telugu, you
- [Dress Code for Women in Dubai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-women-dubai/) - Before going to Dubai (on a FlyDubai FAM) I searched the net to know more about the dress code for women in Dubai. What I found suggested that it is better to dress on the conservative side. I also gathered that malls were the places where you could dress more liberally. Now, I am back
- [The Amazing Panna Meena Ki Baori or Kund- A Stepwell in Jaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/panna-meena-ki-baori-kund-stepwell-jaipur/) - I have been to Jaipur umpteen times. My association with Jaipur started in 1990s when I did my graduation and post-graduation at Banasthali Vidyapeet. If you wish to read more about Jaipur check out the Expedia guide, where I am quoted as well. And yet it took me 16 years to stumble upon Panna Meena
- [Dress Code for Women in Maafushi, Maldives](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-women-maafushi-maldives/) - Maldives is a beach destination. And you need to read no further if you are visiting a resort island. At a resort island there are just tourists and no restrictions on dress. However, I was visiting a budget island, Maafushi and Maldives is a Muslim nation. On Maafushi there is a local population. So, I
- [Beautiful Postcards from Hanoi, Vietnam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/postcards-from-hanoi-vietnam/) - I visited Vietnam in the October of 2019 on a blogging trip with IndiGo when they launched their inaugural flight from Kolkata to Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This trip happened pre-covid. If I have learned one thing in 2020, it is not to take travel for granted. In today's post I show you some
- [Which seat to Choose on Delhi Paro Flight for Best Views](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [Dress Code for Women in Vietnam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-vietnam/) - I often check on the dress code before I travel to a country for the first time. I have to admit I completely forgot to do so before traveling to Vietnam. My impression was I could wear anything I want, dress, shorts etc. and I was right. I always do the dress code posts on
- [Sair Kar Duniya Ki Galib ...](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sair-kar-duniya-ki-galib/) - Just though of sharing a famous Urdu saying! Sair kar duniya ki galib (it is gafil actually), yeh zindagani phir kahanzingagani gar rahi tou , naujawani phir kaha….. Rough translation of the Galib's (Gafil)CoupletLets explore this world while we can, Who knows how long we may liveand even if we are alive, how long are
- [The Tranquil Morning Walk at the Ramakrishna Beach, Vizag](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-tranquil-morning-walk-at-the-ramakrishna-beach-vizag/) - I recently stayed at the Novotel Vizag and I could see the Ramakrishna Beach, also known as RK Beach was right across the road from the hotel. The view of the Beach Road from the Novotel Rooftop was incredible too. If you wish to rather watch a video than read the post, please scroll to
- [Ghangaria to Valley of Flowers- Day 2, Valley of Flowers and Hemkunt Sahib Trek](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ghangaria-to-valley-of-flowers-day-2-valley-of-flowers-and-hemkunt-sahib-trek/) - I used to sleep almost like a log on the Everest Base Camp Trek (apart from Gorek Shep) but no such luck on the VOF trek. I don't know why every day I would struggle to sleep. The first night at Ghangaria was particularly bad. I woke up at some point with a start, feeling
- [Celebrating Harvest through Tradition: The Vibrant Solung Festival at Pasighat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/solung-festival-pasighat/) - I woke up at the night due to thunder. I was staying at Aane Hotel in Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh. I was really tired, not so much because of the journey but I had disturbed sleep for a few nights at home! I was probably still operating in Israeli time zone. It kept raining heavily throughout
- [Beautiful Women of Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beautiful-women-of-gujarat/) - If you have been reading my blog for a while you might have noticed I hardly ever post people photos. The reason is street/people photography used to terrify me. Do notice the past tense, things somehow changed when I started photographing the beautiful women of Gujarat. As soon as we got down at the Bhavana
- [Jaipur Metro: A Guide to the Pink City's Rapid Transit System](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jaipur-metro-a-guide-to-the-pink-citys-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
- [Dress Code for Women in Prague](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-prague/) - I was wondering if I need to change the title 'Dress Code for Women in Prague' to something like what to wear in Prague or what to pack? But then I decided to be consistent. In Prague you can wear anything you please. However, the weather often makes it very clear what one should wear!
- [Dress Code for Women in Sharjah](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-sharjah/) - Sharjah, Dubai and Ajman are next door neighbors. My thought before visiting was, "how different can be the dress code for women in the three Emirates?" The answer is very different. I was in Sharjah for few days in February on invitation of Sharjah Tourism Board and Air Arabia. I was in Dubai in December
- [Chhatedi- An Offbeat Historical Site in Bhuj](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chhatedi-offbeat-historical-site-bhuj/) - I have been to Bhuj a few times. So, when I was visiting in December 2019 I was looking beyond the usual tourist attractions in Bhuj. And I was not disappointed. I found two paces that I didn't see on all my previous trips. This post is about the historical site, Chhatedi. But you also
- [Dress Code for Women in Mauritius](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-mauritius/) - Dress Code for Women in Mauritius is relaxed, you can pretty much wear what you please! Mauritius has a strong connection with India but their dress sense is closer to the western world. In the picture above you can see the skirts worn by the pretty women of Mauritius while doing the traditional dance, Sega.
- [Dress Code for Women in Indonesia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-indonesia/) - I often try to do a quick web search about the dress code for women if I am heading to a country for the first time. But I could not do it for Indonesia. I had so little time between my Philippines and Indonesia trips that I just somehow packed and stumbled on the plane!
- [Which Seat to Choose on a Delhi Kathmandu Flight for Best Views](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [How to Reach the Gorgeous Chandratal Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-to-reach-chandratal-lake/) - I did a trip to Lahaul and Spiti in August 2015. When I posted some pictures of Chandratal Lake, people asked me how to go there, was there a resort nearby, etc. In this post I try to answer some questions related to How to reach the absolutely gorgeous Chandratal Lake? This is when I
- [Govindghat to Ghangaria- Day 1, Valley of Flowers and Hemkunt Sahib Trek](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/govindghat-to-ghangaria-day1-valley-of-flowers-and-hemkunt-sahib-trek/) - I have already discussed my reaching Joshimath and my rest day at Joshimath. About time I started writing the trek account. To start the trek I needed to reach Govindghat fromJoshimath. Sohan Singh ji (my guide on this trek as well as Kuari Pass Trek) recommended the start time of 7.00 am. He said it
- [Which Seat to Choose on a Delhi Leh Flight for Best Views](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/which-seat-to-choose-on-a-delhi-leh-flight-for-best-views/) - The Delhi Leh flight is known for its jaw dropping scenic views of the Ladakh Range of mountains if you choose the correct window seat. And the correct side to choose is the A side while going to Leh and the F side while coming back to Delhi. There I told you. But you can
- [Me Time at Brij Bageecha Kukas Jaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/me-time-at-brij-bageecha-kukas-jaipur/) - Of late life has been too much about tennis because of my daughter's tournaments and too little about anything else. So, when I got a few free days, I accepted the invitation from Brij Bageecha Kukas, Jaipur and spent two nights at their beautiful property. A lot of people wonder why I sometimes like to
- [Table for Two at Cinnamon, Jai Mahal Palace Jaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/table-for-two-at-cinnamon-jai-mahal-palace-jaipur/) - Chhavi and I often travel to Jaipur for Tennis Tournaments. It is one of the venues that I like going to. I try to make a mini holiday out of it. One afternoon we were looking for a new place to go for lunch. We opened a website that had many restaurant recommendations in Jaipur.
- [Youth Historical Foundation, Maharashtra- In quest of Identity through Heritage and Culture](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/youth-historical-foundation-maharashtra-in-quest-of-identity-through-heritage-and-culture/) - I had the pleasure of interacting with Ilaan Garware, a class 12th student with IB board. Along with his schoolmates, he has launched the Youth Historical Foundation Maharashtra, a body aimed at kindling a profound appreciation for Maharashtra's rich heritage and culture among the younger generation. The essence of the foundation is to “… ensure
- [High Tea at the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/high-tea-at-the-rambagh-palace-jaipur/) - It turned out to be a long break from blogging! All my breaks are unintentional though. Before I start on my fabulous experience of having a high tea at the Rambagh Palace, Jaipur I need to get two things out of the way, actually three. One I need to make peace with tennis travel as
- [A Family Vacation at the Caravela Beach Resort, Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [A Short Trip to Landour near Mussoorie, Uttarakhand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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 Magical Evening and More at Novotel Guwahati](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-magical-evening-and-more-at-novotel-guwahati/) - I am a fan of Accor hotels. I have been invited to them previously as a blogger. But I stay with them on personal trips too like the one to Guwahati. I decided to stay at the Novotel Guwahati, This was last year as Chhavi was playing a tennis tournament out there. We settled in
- [Wearing Beautiful Sarees at Ibis Jaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/saree-saga-at-ibis-jaipur/) - 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
- [How to Reach VFS Global Using Delhi Metro](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [Applying for the Japan Tourist Visa through VFS New Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/applying-for-the-japan-tourist-visa-through-vfs-new-delhi/) - It has been a long time since I planned a trip and applied for a visa! But that changed recently. I could have done this earlier but for my daughter's tennis! But by now not being able to travel was coming on my soul and I asked her coach the permission to travel. He did
- [Dressing Up in Kyoto Japan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dressing-up-in-kyoto-japan/) - I am someone who will pick up anything from my wardrobe and happily go on with my day. While traveling I look for comfort more than anything. But it all changed in Paris. I went to Paris with my sister Alka. She brought a sari along and insisted that I wear it in Paris in
- [Fireworks, Christmas Town, and Giant Christmas Tree – Why Hong Kong is the Perfect Travel Destination for Winter](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/fireworks-christmas-town-and-giant-christmas-tree-why-hong-kong-is-the-perfect-travel-destination-for-winter/) - It is December, the season to unwind and create memories with our loved ones. Hong Kong is the perfect destination to do so as they have so much planned for families, couples and friends at the Hong Kong Winter Fest 2024. You can indulge in Christmas markets, Disney-themed festivities, good food, all of it leading
- [Capturing the Timeless Beauty of Kyoto through my Lens](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/capturing-kyoto-in-pictures-from-a-tourists-perspective/) - Chhavi and I wen to Japan on a much needed vacation in October 2024. She wanted to go to Disneyland anywhere in the world. We have been to Hong Kong before. I have been to Paris with my sister, so I was not too keen to go back. US visa is way too complicated and
- [A Magical Evening in Kyoto: Watching a Maiko Dance and a Memorable Dinner](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-magical-evening-in-kyoto-watching-a-maiko-dance-and-a-memorable-dinner/) - Kyoto is a city that breathes history and culture, and our visit there was a memorable one. My daughter, Chhavi, was especially excited about one thing—watching a Maiko dance. Maikos are apprentice geishas, known for their grace, elaborate kimonos, and traditional dance performances. The Struggle to Find Tickets As soon as we arrived in Kyoto,
- [Which Seat to Choose on a Hong Kong to Narita Japan Flight for Mt Fuji Views](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/which-seat-to-choose-on-a-hong-kong-narita-japan-flight-for-mt-fuji-views/) - Watching Mt. Fuji from air was a spiritual experience for me. If you choose the correct seats and the weather cooperates, you too can witness this spectacle from air. While flying from Hong Kong to Narita Japan choose the A side (left side) window seats. While coming back from Narita Japan to Hong Kong the
- [Which Seat to Choose on a Delhi to Haneda Tokyo Flight for Mt. Fuji Views](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/which-seat-to-choose-on-a-delhi-to-haneda-tokyo-flight-for-mt-fuji-views/) - If you're like me and care deeply about the view from an airplane window, then choosing the right seat can be the difference between a regular flight and a spectacular one. Especially when you’re flying a route as scenic as Delhi to Haneda, Tokyo with the majestic Mount Fuji potentially making an appearance. Delhi to
- [An Unplanned Detour to Arashiyama Bamboo Forest - Kyoto’s Green Escape](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/an-unplanned-detour-to-arashiyama-bamboo-forest-kyotos-green-escape/) - Chhavi and I had just wrapped up the scenic Sagano Romantic Train ride from Kameoka, and as the train pulled into Arashiyama, we had one of those spontaneous travel moments—we decided to hop off early. Our tickets were till Saga, but the bamboo forest was calling! First stop? A local shop just outside the station,
- [A Birthday Dream at Tokyo Disneyland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-birthday-dream-at-tokyo-disneyland/) - This is a post written by Chhavi. Chhavi has dyslexia and reading, writing and math are her enemy. But with technology, things are changing. She wrote this blog using ChatGPT. I am obviously a proud mother! Over to Chhavi, parenthesis and photos are mine! Ever since I first visited Disneyland in Hong Kong, I knew
- [A Serendipitous Spring Stay at Mercure Yokosuka, Japan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-serendipitous-spring-stay-at-mercure-yokosuka-japan/) - Earlier this year, my sister and I embarked on a long-anticipated trip to Japan. The timing was intentional, it was a special birthday celebration for her in late March. What I hadn’t fully realized when I began planning was that we’d be arriving right in the middle of cherry blossom season. A happy coincidence, especially
- [Visiting Fushimi Inari at Night could be a Better Decision](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visiting-fushimi-inari-at-night-could-be-a-better-decision/) - On our final day in Kyoto, my daughter Chhavi and I were determined to soak in every last moment. The city had already offered us so many beautiful memories, but we still had a few special places left to visit.We started the morning with a bit of cultural flair—Chhavi wore a lovely kimono, and I
- [The Farm at San Benito, Philippines- A Vegan Dinner](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-farm-at-san-benito-philippines/) - My only previous experience of a vegan meal was way back in 2000 when I was flying Delhi-Dubai-Greece. By the time it came to Greece-Dubai-Delhi leg I had enough of vegan food. My next tryst with it came yesterday night at a dinner organized at The Oberoi in Delhi. The dinner was organized by The
- [Note to Self- Stop, Pause, Slow Down](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/slow-down/) - The year 2013 started with a missed approach at the Delhi Airport. Later in January I went to Alwar with Seshadri and Chhavi. In February I started cribbing that all my trips were getting cancelled. But boy I traveled some after that. I went to Kashmir in early March and ten days later I was
- [How Did You Name Your Blog?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/so-how-did-you-name-your-blog/) - I got a comment recently on my blog that though the name of my blog is Travel Tales from India, I write about other countries! And then they say what is in a name. I think the impression was formed because of the recent spate of posts on Thailand and Cambodia. But that took me
- [A Beautiful Sunset at Fort Kochi, Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunset-at-kochi-kerala/) - In spite of having traveled so much this year it seems I am running out of sky pictures! The good bit is that I am heading out again tomorrow, just me and my daughter. Till I click new ones, here is a sunset at Fort Kochi in Kerala, India. I did a short trip to
- [A Colorful Tale of Mischief by Chhavi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pushkar-with-child/) - It was a mother daughter trip, I was traveling to Pushkar with the child! And if you are wondering why we left Seshadri behind it is because he was away for work. If I had a free hand I would have gone to Jaipur with Chhavi. But one of my dear school friends wanted to
- [Beautiful Splash of Colors at the Ghats of Pushkar Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ghats-at-pushkar-lake-rajasthan/) - I am fascinated by the bright colors people wear in Rajasthan. One theory is that they wear such bright colors to compensate for the bleakness of the landscape. I am not sure if it is true or not. I also doubt if the same chatak (Hindi for bright, only it has more flavor) colors would
- [Chhavi and her Tantrums at Narayan Cafe, Pushkar, Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/narayan-cafe-pushkar-rajasthan/) - After buying the colors, Chhavi and I were walking towards the market. On the way she spotted the Narayan Cafe Pushkar. They had a big display at one of the walls and Chhavi spotted juices there. So, she wanted a glass of juice. I asked if they made it in mineral water and they assured
- [The Rafting Adventure at Nakhon Nayok, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/rafting-at-nakhon-nayok-thailand/) - One of the fun things we did in Thailand was rafting at Nakhon Nayok. I have been on rafting trips before in India so I knew what to expect. There is a dam on the Nahon Nayok River which was the idea of the current King of Thailand known as Rama IX. The King of
- [The Holy Pushkar Lake in Rajasthan, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pushkar-lake-rajasthan-india/) - Pushkar Lake (Rajasthan, India) is a beauty, more so at the sunset. The sunset can be seen from the lake and everything around it becomes even more magical. However, the lake itself could be better maintained. As of now the ghats are dirty. The water too looks green and full of algae. Pushkar Lake is
- [The Guardian Angels by Rohit Gore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-guardian-angels-by-rohit-gore/) - I finished reading The Guardian Angels by Rohit Gore. at my recent trip to Pushkar. The blue star that you see in the picture of the book is not from the publishers. Chhavi put it on the book from her collection of her stickers. So what if she can’t read a book now, she has
- [A Mother Daughter Trip or Traveling with a Child in India!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traveling-with-child-india/) - The recent Pushkar trip was the first daughter-mother trip. She has been with her father alone many times, the best their trek to Kareri Lake in Himachal Pradesh. The way the trip went, I think there are going to be many more daughter-mother trips. Here are some things I learned while traveling with her. It is
- [The Amazing Spa, Rait, at Suryagarh, Jaisalmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/spa-suryagarh-jaisalmer/) - It is usually before a trip I feel most tired. It is logical to remember a wonderful spa experience at such times! I somehow never got around writing about my experience of the spa at Suryagarh. They call it Rait which means sand. This was my second visit to the Rait, both the times I
- [One More Time- In Quest of the Elusive Tiger](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/one-more-time-in-quest-of-that-elusive-tiger/) - My tiger sightings till date stand at zero. Where ever I go, others see the tiger and I get to see the gleam in their eyes while they tell me their stories. It has been the story of every of my wildlife safaris barring two- Gir and South Africa. But unfortunately both the places don't
- [The Road Trip from Poipet to Siem Reap in Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/road-trip-poipet-siem-reap/) - I have long given up trying to click pictures from a moving bus. I mean I do click a few when I see beautiful landscape but without much hope. Most of them get blurred. My road trip from Poipet to Siem Reap was an exception. Poipet is on the Thailand-Cambodia border and popular for road
- [Bird and Animal Sightings at Panna National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sightings-panna-national-park/) - I am aright now at Ken River Lodge in Panna, still tiger less. But many other sightings. Tomorrow I move to Bandhavgarh. Let us see if my luck changes there. But here are some of the sightings from the day. I think I saw the most butterflies in my life ever on this walk! I
- [Getting Mobbed by Cows on the Panna to Bandhavgarh Road, MP, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cows-cattle-road-india/) - I recently visited Panna and Bandhavgarh in MP. These days as soon as I sit in a car I fall asleep. But the previous night I retired early (read no internet in the room) and I woke up quite fresh. Hence I was not falling asleep in the car. It was difficult to pass time,
- [Which Type of Wildlife Tourist are You?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/go-jungle/) - I was sitting at the dining deck of the Ken River Lodge (on invitation by Pugdundee Safaris) after the evening safari at the beautiful jungle of the Panna National Park in MP India. My eyes felt good as they had seen a river, so much greenery and wild animals, birds and butterflies in the jungle.
- [My Thailand Cambodia Blogging Trip In Beautiful Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thailand-cambodia-trip-pictures/) - I visited Thailand and Cambodia in September 2013. It was a memorable trip. I was there on invitation from Tourism Authority of Thailand. It was my first Thailand Cambodia trip. It was also my first experience of visa on arrival which went without a hitch at Bangkok! Tourism Authority of Thailand was quite gracious as
- [Beautiful Sunsets from the Jungle, MP, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunsets-jungle-mp-india/) - I recently visited Panna and Bandhavgarh in MP India with Pugdundee Safari. For this sky watch I present sunsets from jungles in MP, India. At Panna I stayed at Ken River Lodge and at Bandhavgarh the King's Lodge of Pugdundee Safari. The Ken River Lodge's dining deck is right by the Ken River. When I
- [Another Daughter Mother Trip on Cards](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/another-daughter-mother-trip/) - Chhavi and I are heading out again, this time to the hills. So another daughter mother trip is about to start, It is a last minute trip. Actually my institute declared one full week of holidays after Diwali and it was such a opportunity to go traveling again! We are heading to Uttarakhand. After June
- [The Bansagar Catchment Area in Madhya Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bansagar-catchment-area/) - While traveling from Panna to Bandhavgarh in Madhya Pradesh, I crossed the Bansagar catchment area. This year the rain has been in abundance in India so the catchment area was full of water. It was a beautiful sight to behold. Bridge over Bansagar Catchment Area At the start of the bridge too the scenery was
- [Traveling with a Child- The Unexpected Things](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traveling-with-a-child/) - Chhavi and I are back from Deoria Tal. It was one roller coaster ride from here to Deoria Tal and back. Traveling with a child makes it all the more fun and unpredictable. There are a lot of dos and don't for my travels. A child makes them go haywire without even trying! Traveling with
- [My Wonderful Stay at the Country Inn and Suites Haridwar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/country-inns-suites-haridwar-review/) - Update (16/06/2025): Country Inn and Suites Haridwar is now Regenta Orkos I am told the hotel has changed hands and no longer is called Country Inns and Suites but I have such good memories of it that I am leaving the post as it is with this disclaimer. Original Post Below I recently stayed at
- [Beautiful Folk Dances from MP](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/folk-dances-mp/) - In spite of saying again and again that I am not a dance person I end up posting more and more dance videos! I guess it is fair to conclude that I do enjoy watching dances. On my trip to Bandhavgarh with Pugdundee Safaris I saw folk dances from MP. This was at their Kings
- [Beautiful Birds in the Bush](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bird-bush/) - This post is a compilation of birds I spotted recently. Birds and my daughter both don't like getting photographed. You have to trick them into it. You have to be gentle around them, you have to pretend that you are not interested in taking a picture or better still you have to try and become
- [Getting Lost in Rishikesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/getting-lost-rishikesh/) - When Chhavi and I stopped at Rishikesh (our way to Deoriatal) we decided to roam around Lakshman Jhula in the evening. We were staying close by so it was supposed to be a pleasant walk. While going down it was actually a pleasant walk. I was carrying all my camera gear so I was relying
- [The Beautiful Loi Krathong Festival](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/loi-krathong-festival/) - To me Loi Krathong festival looked like a festival of light and water. Like many other things in Asia there are many versions of what the festival means and how it started. One version is that it was started in the region of Sukhothai by a court lady called Nopphamat. Another version puts it as a
- [The Adventerous Trek to Deoriatal in Uttarakhand Trip- Day 1](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/deoriatal-uttarakhand-trip-day1/) - My Deoriatal trip happened at a short notice. I knew there was no teaching in the week following Diwali at my workplace as it was off for students. But I was procrastinating about taking the whole week off. Then my institute declared it a holiday for everyone! Now here I was with one week of
- [The Adventure of Trekking to Deoriatal, Uttarakhand Trip- Day 2](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/deoriatal-uttarakhand-trip-day-2/) - I did not sleep well in the night at Rishikesh. Initially I thought it was traffic noise that was waking me up. But after a few hours of waking up intermittently I realized there was a stiff wind blowing outside. The noise was the rustling of peepal tree leaves near my window. The auto driver
- [It is the Year of Tigress Indeed](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tigress-pench/) - I broke my jinx after all and sighted a tiger! And what a sighting it was! She is known as the collared tigress of Pench or collarwali. The trick is the collar no longer emits a signal. So it is a double whammy in a sense. You see a collared tigress where the collar provides
- [My Wonderful Travels in 2013- A Roundup](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-2013-roundup/) - I have never traveled this much ever before! 17 trips in a year with a job was something I did not expect. Honestly I have to look at my picture folders to figure out I where I went and when! No wonder the brain feels like baigan ka bharta! I am not complaining. I am
- [The Many Shades of Alluring Forest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/many-shades-forest/) - Forests, National parks, Jungle whatever I may call them, they grew on me slowly. I remember visiting Dudhwa National Park when I was still in college. Later when I took to traveling, mountains have been my first refuge. In spite of living in such proximity to both Ranthambore and Sariska I have not visited them
- [When I Saw My First Tigress After Years of Waiting](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tigress-tigress/) - For this one post I am going to turn into a show off and you have to bear with me. You see, I waited across six national parks to sight a tiger/tigress. I have been to Dudhwa, Rajaji National Park, Jim Corbett, Kanha, Panna and Bandhavgarh before. Initially I was patient. I knew tigers can't
- [The Luxurious Baghvan Taj Safaris Lodge at Pench, Madhya Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/baghvan-taj-safaris-pench-review/) - If you are looking for luxury you are going to love the Taj Safaris lodges. I have now stayed at two of them, Banjar Tola and Bahgvan. They have two more at Panna and Bandhavgarh. Taj Safaris used to have a tie up African firm &Beyond. Together they create sheer magic. When I visited Banjar
- [The Hike to Deoriatal, Uttarakhand Trip- Day 3](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/deoriatal-uttarakhand-trip-day-3/) - I took a break from the Deoriatal story as I went to Pench and saw a tiger too. I am back. When I went to sleep at Sari village I was not too thrilled. The sky was overcast and that meant no view. There was no change in the morning too. Chhavi however woke up
- [The Best Wildlife Sightings of Naturalists](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wildlife-sightings/) - Whenever I go to the jungle I am stuck by the enthusiasm of the naturalists. I mean, how many people you know who are in their twenties and they wish to work away from the civilization where the nearest cinema might be 70 kilometers away? As I visited three national parks within a month I
- [Meaningful Conversations from the Road](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/conversations-road/) - There are some conversations that stay with you no matter how old they become. Such conversations can happen anywhere but more often than not they happen on the road. Or maybe I am more attentive to them while traveling. So here are some of the conversations from the road that refuse to fade away from
- [Where Are You Heading for the Winter Break?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/heading-winter-break/) - Friends and colleagues often ask me where I am heading for the winter break. When I say nowhere it surprises them. After all here I am ready to travel at any time of the year and yet I have no plans for a winter break or a New Year break! I will try and explain
- [10 Things About Me](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/about-me/) - I had a very interesting conversation with Preethi Venugopal of Tulips and Me. It basically was about I should talk more about myself! I think I do reveal enough about me through my blogs but not so much by doing posts on it. So here is an attempt to talk about me! OK 10 things
- [Boats at the Beautiful Phewa Lake in Pokhara, Nepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/boats-phewa-lake-pokhara-nepal/) - December is the month of nostalgia. I usually do not do year round up but this year I am succumbing to it big time. You have been warned! Yesterday night I was browsing through my Facebook timeline. And it made me so happy looking at the pictures from the past trips, trips that are now
- [Bringing Back my Precious!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/my-precious/) - This Saturday we went to get my precious back from the Canon service center! While going to give the camera I went alone. In all I might have spent 2 hours in getting back home even though my sister (who met me near the mall) and I spent time sometime at Halidram. While fetching the
- [Do You Watch Your Weight?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/watch-weight/) - This is not a weight loss post, because I would not even know where to start. I was very lucky till college. I used to be active in sports, so I never gained weight in spite of eating chips and cakes on a daily basis. The trouble is I have sweet tooth too, a big
- [Beautiful Skies from Pune](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pune-skies/) - For this Sky Watch I bring forth a few new things. I learned how to create the sun flares at will. In the past I would mange them accidentally but not anymore thank to a Digital Photography School article on sun flares! However, there is one common thread, and that is Pune Skies. The second
- [10 Mouth Watering Food Pictures from Novotel Pune!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/novotel-pune-food/) - Remember I was talking about new year resolutions related to food a few days back! Well they took a severe beating on this trip to Pune with Novotel. I will blame that lavish dessert spread for it. Here is a glimpse of some of the Novotel Pune food. I am sure I have gained 2
- [Colorful Pictures from Dilli Haat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dilli-haat-2/) - Dilli Haat is one of our favorite joints because it is so colorful. For this lazy Sunday I have some pictures from Dilli Haat. The Sunday was not really lazy because Chhavi and I went there today. When she was very small she used to think that shops were to look at and not to
- [Travel 2013- Looking Back I](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-2013-looking-back/) - I am nostalgic about my travels in 2013. Till last year I would not do any reminiscing about my travels but this year I am in a different mood. Maybe because 2013 is the year I have travel most in my life. And before I say anything else here is a picture- of lemon and
- [Thailand Visa on Arrival for Indian Citizens](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thailand-visa-arrival-indian-citizens/) - Update (25/06/2025): As of now Indian's can entre Thailand visa free. We only need to fill the Thailand Digital Arrival Card online. Update: One my recent visit (August 2016) I could not find the fast track line anymore. Please keep this in mind while reading the post which was written earlier. Please also look at
- [A Lovely Wine Tale by Four Seasons Wine](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/four-seasons-shiraz/) - My cell phone rang on Saturday evening. In winters even 7.00 pm feels like late night. The call went something like this- "Ma'am we are calling from Four Seasons Wine. We have to deliver a bottle of wine to your home." I vaguely remembered receiving a mail from the Four Seasons PR asking if I
- [5 New Year Resolutions I will Like to Keep](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/new-year-resolutions/) - This is a first. In my 8 years of blogging I never did any New Year resolutions. I wonder why 2013 and 2014 feel a bit different. I have this urge of making a few new year resolutions and going public with them too! 5. Fitness or Bust: I used to be an athlete. I
- [Beautiful Kaleidoscopic Skies from my Travel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kaleidoscopic-skie/) - What do you do when you run out of pictures for sky watch? I tried to play in the backyard. I tried with the sun burst first. I was getting OK pictures but nothing that I wanted to post. If you want to click the sun burst make sure to get the sun peeping out
- [My Wonderful Stay at the Hail Himalayas!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hail-himalayas-video/) - Hail Himalayas is a phrase that any mountain lover will identify with. But it is also an adventure camp near Shimla. I spent the last weekend of 2013 with them (on invitation) and I had a great time. On the Chail road as soon as we took the detour to nowhere I knew it was
- [The Beautiful Night Sky at Hail Himalayas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sky-watch-friday-night-sky-hail-himalayas/) - I tried my hand to click the night sky at Hail Himalayas this time. The night sky had about a million more stars at Hail Himalayas than I see in the cities. In the city sometimes I have to search really hard to find even a few stars. I have always been fascinated by the night
- [Love Story](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/love-story/) - All great love stories are complicated. If you have any doubts look around you, look at the literature and recall the legends. Could you find one that was uncomplicated? Remember Romeo and Juliet? What about Heer and Ranjha? Even the run of the mill Bollywood ones aren’t without love/hate sagas. You get the point? It
- [The Nice Waterfall Trek with Hail Himalayas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/waterfall-trek-hail-himalayas/) - I love walking, there is so therapeutic about it. To me a nice holiday always includes a walk. And the holiday with Hail Himalayas (on invitation) was super nice because it included a trek to a waterfall. It was a nice, clear day with blue skies. While walking it is also never too cold. Jeevak,
- [The Serene Jangchub Rabtenling Monastery in Himachal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jangchub-rabtenling-monastery/) - What do you do when go and search on Google and find only your own post on the topic? I searched for the Jangchub Rabtenling Monastery near hail Himalayas and found my own post looking back at me! So I go ahead and talk more about it. I don't know why I agreed to get
- [Colorful Flags and a Blue Sky](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/colorful-flags-blue-sky/) - All my travel plans are in a flux. I was supposed to travel to Thailand (with Tourism Authority of Thailand, would have been my second trip too) this Sunday but that trip was put on hold yesterday. So I cooked up new plans in a jiffy. All the flights closer to the date are now
- [Beautiful Necklaces at Dilli Haat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/necklaces/) - For this lazy Sunday I post a picture I clicked at Dilli Haat. Once again it is the colorful necklaces that are on display. I hardly ever wear one, so I never buy one, but clicking them is always a high priority! You get such a variety of necklaces on display that you are spoiled
- [Colorful Birds from the Hail Himalayas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/birds-3/) - Bird watching is a late hobby of mine but it is one that is going to stay with me. On many trips, I just do not get time to click any birds. Not so at Hail Himalayas. I saw many and managed to click three birds, two of them for the first time. I saw this
- [Back from a Wonderful Vacation in Kutch!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/back-vacation/) - I was supposed to be in Thailand the previous week but the trip got cancelled quite close to the trip, it was one of those things which is beyond anyone's control. Now I had one week of leaves and suddenly nowhere to go. It goes without saying that it made me extremely unhappy. For 4
- [The Beautiful Sunset at Mandvi Beach, Kutch, Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mandavi-beach/) - Mandvi was on my radar on this visit to Kutch because I wanted to go near the sea. The Vijay Vilas Palace was a bonus for me. I just spent one night there but then most of my vacations are like that, so I am not going to complain. I just made sure that I
- [Questions I Got Asked Traveling As a Solo Women in Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traveling-solo-kutch/) - It is not that I seek out to travel solo but solo trips just happen. Like first I thought I was going to Bhutan with my younger nephew but that didn't happen. In the end the first trip of 2014 was to Kutch, my personal vacation and solo. I will recount conversations that happened because
- [Lakhpat in Kutch, Gujarat is an Offbeat Destination](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/lakhpat-kutch-gujarat/) - When I saw a breach in the fort wall I did what comes naturally to me as a trekker, I tried to walk through it! Out of nowhere an uniformed head popped out and asked me, "ma'am what do you think you are doing?" I apologized and retreated in haste. I then asked if I
- [An Off Beat Trip Narayan Sarovar and Koteshwar, Kutch, Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/narayan-sarovar-koteshwar-kutch-gujarat/) - After spending about half a day at Lakhpat, my next stops in the day were Narayan Sarovar, Koteshwar. I was told that Narayan Sarovar has a religious significance and otherwise not much of a place. But as it is quite close to Lakhpat (35 km) I decided to check it out. At the other end
- [The Amazingly Beautiful Devpur Homestay Near Bhuj](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/devpur-homestay-bhuj-review/) - People who are well versed with such things, for them the Darbargadh (small fort) which is the Devpur Homestay would have been a dead giveaway. To fools like me it just looked mighty impressive! Imagine my surprise when I was told by people later that Mr Krutarthsinh Jadeja and Mrs. Yashodhara Jadeja (the owners) are closely
- [The Comfortable Rukmavati Guest House in Mandvi, Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/rukmavati-guest-house-mandvi/) - To me Rukmavati Guest House (Mandvi, Gujarat) was recommended by Mr Krutarthsinh Jadeja from Devpur. When I walked into the place I saw a Tripadvisor sticker on the door. I made a mental note to talk about it. I was greeted by Mr. Vinod the owner of the place. After some confusion over my arrival dates,
- [The Grand Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi, Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vijay-vilas-palace-mandvi-gujarat/) - The Vijay Vilas Palace belongs to the Jadeja Kings of Kutch. Mr. Siddique the taxi owner and driver asked me when we entered Mandvi if I would like to go to the hotel first or visit the palace. I opted for visiting the palace. Wikipedia tells me that Vijay Vilas Palace has been built by
- [The Beautiful Mandvi Beach, Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mandvi-beach-kutch/) - I think I can last for one more sky watch on the back of my Mandvi Beach pictures! I usually do not get so many usable pictures from one location. Mandvi sunset was really special. So, here I go again. The idea of being out at sunset immensely appeals to me, as these days I
- [White Rann Camp, Gorevali Village, Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/white-rann-camp/) - White Rann Camp was my most expensive hotel in my entire Gujarat trip. It was a tented accommodation close to the Great Rann of Kutch, it cost me 6,500 rupees (roughly 100 dollars). I do not usually stay in 100 dollar accommodations. And if I pay 100 dollars I expect a lot. At the first
- [Great Rann of Kutch- The Mirage, the Miracle!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/great-rann-kutch/) - When I set my eyes at the Great Rann of Kutch for the first time it felt like a mirage, shimmering and floating out there. I hardly have words to describe it, so I am just doing a photo feature. There was a 2 km long walking path that led to the heart of the Great
- [Beautiful Birds at Sariska National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/birds-sariska/) - Chhavi and I recently went to Sariska Tiger Reserve in Rajasthan. This is the first daughter-mother trip of 2014. I hope we are going to do many more trips this year. We had a good time. This post is a collection of birds from the area. We stayed at the Tiger Den which is a
- [Palaces, Museums, Shopping and More at Bhuj](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sightseeing-at-bhuj/) - While I was researching for Kutch (whatever little I could) I treated treat Bhuj as a stopover. Now that I have seen it, it is anything but a stopover. And I have seen only a little of what is there to be seen, even by touristic standards. So, here is what a full day of
- [Hotel Tiger Den, Sariska A Decent RTDC Hotel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tiger-den-sariska/) - Tiger Den Sariska is a Rajashtan Tourism Development Corporation (RTDC) hotel at Sariska, Rajasthan. Chhavi and I stayed there on our trip to Sariska Tiger Reserve. It is a budget hotel. The non AC room cost us 1700 Indian rupees per night. It is reasonably clean. The staff was entirely helpful throughout our stay.If you
- [Dealing with the Litter at the Great Rann of Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/garbage-great-rann-of-kutch/) - At the first glance, everything around the main walk at the Great Rann of Kutch felt totally clean. Then I started walking on the salt land. Immediately after the platform you can get down and walk on the salt. People did leave garbage around this place. It completely stunned me. For me the landscape was
- [The Amazing Sariska Tiger Reserve](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sariska-tiger-reserve/) - Sariska Tiger Reserve is just a hop and a skip away from NCR which makes it an ideal weekend getaway! If you don't like to drive (like me) Shatabdi Express Train is a good option. You need to get down at Alwar and then take a bus going to Jaipur. Sariska is on the way.
- [Men in Colorful Rajasthani Turbans!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/men-in-rajasthani-turbans/) - There is a temple within the Sariska Tiger Reserve. It is a Hanuman temple called the Pandupol. In spite of being inside a tiger reserve it is open to public on two days- Tuesdays and Saturdays. As Chhavi and I were at Sariska on a Saturday our jeep went to the temple as well. On
- [Khamir Guest House- A decent Off Beat Stay at Bhuj](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/khamir-guest-house-bhuj/) - Khamir Guest House, Bhuj is the last post in my Kutch hotel series. Khamir is an NGO which was established after 2001 earthquake. Kutch was a last minute trip for me. Then you may wonder how I found out an NGO to stay with which charged 700 rupees per night in peak season? Part of the
- [What Makes for Memorable Trips?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/memorable-trip/) - I enjoy all my trips. And now that I have got that out of the way, here are some of my truly memorable trips. I know this is a personal list but hopefully you will identify with some of it? It was so darn hard: I never have any difficulty in picking up my most
- [Roadside Breakfast Experience at Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/roadside-breakfast-kutch/) - While I was going to the Great Rann of Kutch from Mandvi, I asked My Siddiqui (the taxi owner and driver) to stop somewhere on the way for breakfast. A little ahead of Mandvi he stopped at a roadside stall and asked if I would eat something there. I had a small restaurant in my
- [Overpriced Indian Hotels?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/overpriced-indian-hotels/) - I would say don't get me started on hotels India. One thing that I dread about traveling is finding a reasonable hotel. In my definition it means a clean place that is reasonably priced. Is that too much to ask for? I wish I did just two trips in a year, the 2 night 3
- [Grasmere- A Beautiful Lake District Town](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/grasmere-lake-district/) - As I have traveled twice for work to Lancaster, visiting the Lake District was a logical choice. Windermere is just a 40 minute train ride from Lancaster. Everyone I consulted (which was not much) told me to go to Windermere as that is the rail head as well. So, I had a hotel booking at
- [The Beautiful Jaypee Greens Golf Resort and Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jaypee-greens-golf-resort-spa/) - Last week I visited Jaypee Greens Golf Resort and Spa for a bloggers meet. The property is in Greater Noida. While having a chat with their personnel I asked who were they targeting? With a 18 hole Greg Norman golf course I knew that was the main attraction. But then I am no golfer and I
- [Finding Snow at Narkanda](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/finding-snow-narkanda/) - Last week I did another last minute trip, this time to Narkanda. Narkanda is about 64 kilometers from Shimla towards Rampur. I try to avoid main hill stations as they are too crowded for me. And yet as I have limited leaves I need to go someplace that I could reach quickly. I am no
- [Clicking a Streaked Laughing Thrush at Narkanda](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/streaked-laughingthrush/) - For this lazy Sunday I will go with the Streaked Laughing Thrush. Oblivious to the snow around, it just kept playing or at least what looked like play to me. All kind of Laughing thrush have beautiful voices but I did not hear it sing this time. These pictures were clicked at Narkanda, Himachal Pradesh while
- [Dusit Devarana, New Delhi (Now Roseate)- Beautiful Spaces All Around](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dusit-devarana-new-delhi/) - When I visited Dusit Devarana (Now Roseate) New Delhi in November 2013, I liked what I saw. The occasion was the Thai Loi Krathong festival which was a night event. I liked it so much that I wanted to go back and click pictures during the day. Then started the search for a mutually agreeable dates which
- [Narkanda- Getting there and Getting Out](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/narkanda-getting-in/) - As I work full time (in academics) I have to be really stingy with my leaves. I look at the holiday schedule of my institute and try to plan my trips around it. It is March now and I am really struggling with my leave balance. It will get renewed in April so a few
- [Paper Boat- The Cool Drink](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/paper-boat-drink/) - Long years of mess food and later, my own cooking killed most of my taste buds. So, I treat any food related activity with trepidation. When I heard from the good folks at the Paper Boat Drinks, I had pretty mixed feelings. They wanted to indulge my taste buds with their newly launched drinks whereas
- [The Hatu Hotel, Narkanda](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-hatu-hotel-narkanda/) - When I arrived at Narkanda there was snow everywhere. I was so tired at the end of the journey that I was happy I didn't had to walk through snow to reach the hotel. The taxi dropped me right at the doorstep of the Hatu which is a Himachal Pradesh Tourism Development Development Corporation (HPTDC)
- [Greetings from Beautiful Finland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/greetings-finland/) - For this sky watch I present a brand new picture from a brand new destination for me. I am at Helsinki right now, though it my last night here in beautiful Finland. I took this picture right in front of the hotel. It is so cold that the water has frozen solid in the lake!
- [If Only You Could Hear Us Scream](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/making-snow-angels/) - I did some crazy things in Lapland (Finland) this time. At Levi where we stayed the temperature was always in minus, from -22 to -1! So, the Finns enjoy sitting in a sauna because it is cold and they took us there too. But for some crazy reason they like taking a dip in ice
- [Amazing Colors at Iittala Store, Helsinki](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/iitala-store-helsinki/) - Glasses, tumblers, plates etc. bore me to death. But as I was walking along with others on the #lumiainlapland trip I had no option. They wanted to go to the Iittala Store in Helsinki, I had to go in as well. There was something about this place though that I almost ended up buying stuff.
- [The Ultimate Finnish Sauna Experience in Levi, Lapland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/finnish-sauna-experience/) - Even before leaving for the #lumiainlapland we were told to carry our swim suites for the sauna experience. I have been to saunas in the past but within Indian spas. The Finnish take the sauna experience to an altogether different level. First of all we have to take into account the weather. When I landed
- [The Adventurous Husky Ride in Lapland- When My Hands Almost Froze!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/husky-ride/) - I am scared of them Doggies. When I got to know about the Husky Dog Sledge ride in Levi (Lapland, Finland) at the #lumiainlapland event, I had mixed feelings. I was not sure how I would react to a dog sledge ride. But then I had to give it a try! I also did not
- [A Beautiful Glimpse of Helsinki through Clouds](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flight-window-seat/) - I am a window seat frenetic. I sulk and sulk through a flight if I am denied of one! From 18 to 23 March I took 6 flights in all. Much to my regret, I managed window seats only on four flights- Munich Helsinki, Helsinki Kittila, Kittila Helsinki and Munich Delhi. When I saw others
- [The Beautiful Infinity Pool at the Lake Palace, Nahargarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/photo-infinity-pool-lake-palace-nahargarh/) - It was anything but a lazy Sunday. I woke up at the Lake Palace, Nahargarh in Rajasthan. As I wanted to click pictures when the light was good I woke up 15 minutes before sunrise at the ungodly hour of 6.15 am. I had manage to crash only at 11.45 pm the previous night. I
- [When I Stayed at the Amazing Levi Spirit Villa!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/levi-spirit-villa-lapland/) - My personal traveling style certainly does not include staying in villas! I do not earn enough, and even if I do, I cannot spend it on villas. I want to travel every 15 days, I certainly do not earn enough to stay every 15 days in a posh accommodation. How, I wish I could take
- [A Beautiful Evening in Udaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/udaipur/) - I was revisiting Udaipur after 14 long years. And this time I was spending even less time in the city. I had one evening to be precise. I was invited by the Rajputana, a Justa Group Resort. The good folks were willing to host me for longer. It was I who had no leaves left
- [Breathtakingly Beautiful Udaipur Sunsets, Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/udaipur-sunset/) - There is something magical about sunsets and sunrises. The point was driven home when I went to the Monsoon Palace at Udaipur. And the Udaipur sunset was amazing. A lot of sunrises I just sleep through. Have you noticed that many people seem to be oblivious to the beauty of the sunsets and the sunrises.
- [A Visit to the Hi-Tech Nokia House in Helsinki](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/nokia-house-helsinki/) - After -22 degree Celsius of Levi, Lapland, -2 of Helsinki felt comfortable. After arrival at the Helsinki Airport (with free wifi) the first thing we went in search for was food. All 4 of us were hungry. Between us there was a lot of luggage so I offered to guard it while others promised to
- [Maafushi Maldives- Picture Postcard Beautiful](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/maafushi-maldives-picture-postcard-beautiful/) - My nephew Sunil and I arrived at Maafushi Maldives in the evening, feeling quite crumpled and tired. We were so knocked out, we couldn't even enjoy our excellent surroundings. And then when we sat down for an early dinner we enjoyed the concept of service on the island. They really take it easy, we were
- [Flying Over Alluring Islands of Maldives](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flying-maldives/) - I knew Maldives was beautiful but I didn't know it was this beautiful. So, if you live in India haul yourself to Maldives at the first opportunity with your dear ones. You will find flights from Kochi cheaper. Even from Delhi as I booked in advance I got 17 thousand Indian rupees as the return
- [Amazingly Beautiful Fihalhohi Island, Maldives](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/fihalhohi-island/) - During my short stay in Maldives we hopped to a resort island Fihalhohi, for a day. We were staying at the budget island of Maafushi- which is inhabited. The resort islands have nothing but the resort and the tourists. But whichever way you look at Maldives it is incredibly beautiful. Forget diving, even the snorkeling
- [Beautiful Maldives in Captivating Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/maldives/) - Maldives is the second country after South Africa where I want to go back and look for work! My nephew asked me if we could extend the trip somehow? I often leave a bit of my heart at the places I visit, at Maldives I left behind a sizable chunk. The capture started right from
- [The Beautiful Rajputana Hotel in Udaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-rajputana-udaipur/) - After staying in a villa in Finland I thought I would not get impressed with anything else easily. But I was wrong, I really like The Rajputana at Udaipur. The first thing that caught my eye was the colors. There is something about Rajasthani colors, as bright as they are, they still don't hurt the
- [When I Went on an Amazing Scuba Diving Adventure in Maldives!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/scuba-diving-maafushi-maldives/) - I initially thought I would not go scuba diving at Maafushi, Maldives even though it is supposed to be a great spot for diving. I then thought I would just go and ask how much would it cost. I hoped it would be too expensive and I would walk away! No such luck, the first
- [Beautiful Helsinki- A Few Stolen Moments!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/helsinki/) - Helsinki was more of a stopover on my Lapland trip with Nokia. When I arrived, it was 12.00 midnight. All I did was to take a taxi and crash at the Airport Holiday Inn. Now what would I give to take a taxi without any fear at midnight in Delhi but then I wonder if
- [The Beautiful Lake Palace, Nahargarh, Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/lake-palace-nahargarh-rajasthan/) - When I was invited to the Lake Palace I didn't realize it was literally in the middle of a lake! So, I was indeed thrilled to take the boat to the Lake Palace, Nahargarh. The lobby was nicely done and within minutes I was shown my room. I am told that all the rooms face the
- [Maldives- A Slice of Paradise](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/maldives-slice-paradise/) - For quite a few Fridays it is going to be Maldives, a slice of the paradise! I start with this picture of the local beach at Maafushi. The black dots you see in the distance are local women in their hijab taking a dip in the sea. After all this island is their home. I
- [The Grand Chittorgarh Fort in Beautiful Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chittorgarh-fort-pictures/) - I was amazed by the sheer size of the Chittorgarh Fort. The place was immense. I was told the area of the fort is 700 acres and it would take 3 days if I wanted to see it properly. Chittorgarh Fort is also one of the living forts where people have their homes, though no
- [A Food and Culture Post About Sami Culture from Lapland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sami-people-lapland/) - If you have read even a few of my posts you know I largely stay away from culture and food. So now that I have blogged almost everything else I thought it was about time I tried my hand at culture and food. I had the opportunity to listen to some Yoik drumming of the
- [The Amazing Fihalhohi Island Resort, Maldives](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/fihalhohi-island-resort-maldives/) - We opted to go to the Fihalhohi Island Resort, Maldives because it was easier on the pocket. We were actually staying on Maafushi, which is a budget island. The excursions were available to both Anantara and Taj Exotica but it was so expensive for me. Most of the islands take day guests. So, the population
- [Maldives on A Budget is Possible](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/maldives-budget/) - I always had the impression, along with some of my friends who like to travel, that Maldives was an incredibly expensive destination. Then I chanced across Svetlana's Maldives posts on a budget. That was a complete blessing, as it showed me that Maldives on budget was possible. Now, that I have done the trip here
- [Dude Called me Auntie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dude-called-me-auntie/) - I just came back from a trip to Ranthambore National Park in Rajasthan. The trip was sponsored by the Aircel's #saveourtigers initiative. And it was there a dude called me auntie! Let me tell you the whole story along with the video! In the Indian national parks at most of the places you cannot get
- [Conversations in the Jungle, #Saveourtigers Trip with Aircel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/save-our-tigers-aircel/) - When the good folks at Aircel asked if I enjoyed their Save Our Tigers trip to Ranthambore, I told them it should have been obvious to them by my happy state. They then asked what did I like? To me the most valuable part of this trip was the conversations I was privileged to be
- [There is More to the Jungle than Just Tiger](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jungle-just-tiger/) - When you go to a tiger reserve in India, you of course wish to sight the tiger. But remember it is a wild animals, it has a free will of its own. The only place where a tiger sighting is guaranteed is the zoo. In the jungle you have to do tapasya to see it.
- [Tracking a Tiger in the Wild](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tracking-tiger/) - Have you ever wondered how do they go about tracking a tiger? We were sitting in a jeep deep inside the zone 5 of Ranthambore National Park, Rajasthan. This was the zone where in the morning two tiger cubs had been spotted. Above the noise of the the Gypsy I couldn't hear a thing. Suddenly the
- [Maldives Nostalgia After Coming Back from the Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/nostalgia/) - Looking at my Maldives pictures leaves me with such deep nostalgia. Not looking at them also induces it! If I could run back to Maafushi, I would do so right this moment. This time I will go with a underwater casing for my mobile phone and I will not fall sick when I come back!
- [Lack of Sleep, Hallucinations and What Not!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/lack-of-sleep/) - Most of my trips are short, that is the only way I can travel a lot with a full time job. The day I come back, usually the very next day I am at work. If I arrive at 1.00 am in the morning, I am at work by 9.30 am. If I arrive at
- [I Love my Nokia Lumia 1020](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/love-nokia-lumia-1020/) - When I visited Finland with Nokia not only I managed to see a new country I got a new phone too. The company gave me a Lumia 1020. I have now used it for more than a month and I really love it. To begin with it is a 41 megapixel camera. Even my DSLR
- [Baby Bull in a Bone China Shop or Cafe 88 with Chhavi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cafe-88-new-delhi/) - Update (June 1, 2025): This café is permanently closed now. When Cafe 88 said I was welcome to bring along Chhavi for an afternoon lunch to which I was invited, I guess both the parties didn't know what we were signing in for. If I have to go to Delhi I usually take the metro.
- [Visa on Arrival for Maldvies](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visa-arrival-maldives/) - Visa on arrival for Maldives was a simple affair for me. I love the countries that give me a visa on arrival. As of now I have visited a few nations which give visa on arrival. I have been to Hong Kong, Thailand, Bhutan and Maldives. Next, I also love the countries that give me electronic
- [Beautiful Maldivian Sunsets in Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/maldivian-sunsets/) - For today's Sky Watch I bring you the Maldivian sunsets with silhouettes. Being on a beach at sunset is a beautiful experience, in Maldives doubly so. You can gaze into the golden water or watch the waves at play. On the day I clicked pictures, there was a gentle breeze as well. The heat had
- [This Monday If I Could Visit One Place](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/monday/) - I started tweeting about a month back on Mondays about where would I rather like to be! So today after a particularly ... whatever day I decided why not, this can spill over occasionally to the blog too. So this Monday these were the five places that look particularly appealing. Pushkar The nostalgia for Pushkar
- [The Grand City Palace, Udaipur in Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/city-palace-udaipur/) - City Palace, Udaipur is a beautiful place, only I had just enough time to run through it. The thing that amazed me was the camera fee of 200 Indian rupees. I know the SLR toting (myself included) crowd may not mind it. But 200 rupees even if you wanted to use a cell phone camera
- [Beautiful Maldives in Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beautiful-maldives/) - I cannot count the number of times I have been using Maldives pictures for sky watch. Well, I am going to do so one more time. After that if everything goes according to the plan, the next Thursday I should be in Jordan, where I get to attend the mass by the pope. This is
- [The Beautiful Pratap Palace Hotel in Ajmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pratap-palace-ajmer/) - When our driver Rajendra ji pointed out the Pratap Palace, Ajmer in the distance, like true Rajasthani architecture it blended with the surroundings. Pratap Palace, Ajmer is a Keys Resort, situated on the Ajmer Pushkar road. It is surrounded by the Aravalis and away from the hustle and bustle of both the cities. It is
- [An Adventurous Auto Ride through the Narrow Lanes of Ajmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/lanes-ajmer/) - This time when I visited the Wheeler Bookstore at Ajmer Railway Station the person at the stall said, "lo aa gayen Agatha Christie ki fan!" (Here comes the Agatha Christie fan). In the last two years this was my fourth trip to Ajmer and as I bought Agatha Christie every time from the shop, so
- [Value for Money and Summer Vacations Don’t go Hand in Hand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/value-for-money/) - I have no qualms in declaring that I am extremely middle class. I am really a sucker for value for money. I have recently been given two gadgets which I simply love. I really like them to bits. But they are so damn expensive that when at a future date (really far away in future)
- [Dargah Sharif, Ajmer in Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dargah-ajmer-in-pictures/) - At the outset let me say that cameras are not allowed inside the Dargah, Ajmer. Cell phones are allowed though. I now have a good camera in my phone, the Lumia 1020 so I was excited. I really don't feel very enthusiastic while visiting places that do not allow photography. This was my third visit
- [That Beautiful Evening in Udaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunset-udaipur/) - If you are keen on watching the sky you might notice that it puts on a special show on some evenings only on a few days. The fact was specially prominent to me while I watched that beautiful sunset at Udaipur. Maybe as I am commuting most of the days at sunset I simply do
- [Beautiful Pictures from Pushkar, Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pushkar-pictures/) - Pushkar is a popular tourist destination in Rajasthan, India. It is famous both for the Pushkar Sarovar and the Brahma Temple. It is also well known for the Pushkar Mela but I never got an opportunity to attend it till date. This was my third visit to Pushkar. In this post I share the best
- [Pope Francis's Visit to Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pope-francis-jordan/) - For the past few days I have been in Jordan. It was a privilege to see Pope Francis at Jordan. The invitation was to cover the Pope's mass at the Amman Stadium on May 24. I was not sure at all what I would be able to click. But I really got lucky. So for
- [On a Mission of Hope and Peace- Pope Francis in Jordan and Beyond](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pope-francis-visit-jordan/) - Pope Francis visit to Jordan and beyond has already been hauled as historic. I was part of the Indian media team that was invited by the Jordan Tourism Board to cover the event. When the ‘popemobile’ entered the Amman Stadium, the crowds erupted in a deafening cheer. The charismatic Pope Francis waved to the crowds.
- [Masquerading as Media for Pope's Visit to Amman Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/photographing-pope/) - My excitement knew no bounds when I was invited to Jordan to cover the Pope's mass at Amman Stadium. I was also quite realistic about my chances of actually photographing the pope. On the D Day, the media movement started quite early in the morning. We went to the cultural center at Amman. After a
- [The Amazing Roman Theater at Amman, Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/roman-theater-amman/) - For today's sky watch I present the Roman Theater Amman. It is a huge structure and you can see only a little of sky and a lot of the amphitheater. But it was such a sight to behold! The theater could seat 60,000 people. It was built in 131-168 AD (or what is said as CE
- [Beautiful Trees at Gurgaon Railway Station](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/gurgaon-railway-station/) - There is not much to write about Gurgaon Railway Station. It is a small, nondescript place with just two platforms. To enter the station one has to jostle with the autos and rickshaws. The ticket counter and the adjoining waiting area always look dusty. The people sitting in the waiting area have a patient look
- [Greetings from Thailand Post Military Coup](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thailand-post-military-coup/) - When I told my father that I was traveling to Thailand, to put it mildly, he was not too thrilled. After all we read that there was a military coup in Thailand and it must not be safe. But as the invitation was from Tourism Authority of Thailand to attend Thailand Travel Mart I was
- [Traveling through Amazing Thailand!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/amazing-thailand/) - The invitation from Tourism Authority of Thailand came quite close to the actual trip. I have piles of work on my table to finish if I wanted to make that trip. I managed to finish every bit of it as the motivation was great, if I completed everything I would get to enjoy the Amazing
- [The Complete Report of my Beautiful Jordan Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jordan-trip/) - When the plane started making its descent at the Queen Alia International Airport, Amman, Jordan I was hooked to my window seat. If someone could have seen me from the other side, they would find my face quashed flat against the window. The landscape unfolding beneath was unlike any other I had seen ever before!
- [The Much Needed Dust Storm in Gurgaon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dust-storm-in-gurgaon/) - I first got the inkling of the heat wave in Delhi/Gurgaon/NCR when I was in Thailand. 42 degree Celsius itself gave me shivers. Then I read about 48 degrees, all the while when I was in a cool 22 degrees in the Khao Yai region of Thailand. I also knew that a dust storm in
- [The Utterly Amazing Dead Sea Experience in Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dead-sea-jordan/) - It was my niece Vasudha who spiked my interest in the Dead Sea, Jordan when she heard that her masi (Aunt) was going. She read in her geography lesson that you could easily float in the Dead Sea. She was quite excited that I was visiting it. Of course she wanted to come but I gave
- [The Beautiful Haew Suwat Waterfall, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/haew-suwat-waterfall/) - For this has been a truly lazy Sunday after a long time, I almost did not post anything. But then old habits die hard. So for this lazy Sunday I present the Haew Suwat Waterfall from Khaoyai, Thailand. Khaoyai National Park is a beautiful lush green area. You can take your own car inside the
- [The Amazing Vegetarian Food in Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vegetarian-food-jordan/) - In many nations, vegetarianism is not much of a concept. Before I went I classified Jordan in that category. I know being a vegetarian is not too good for traveling but then that is who I am and that is what I am going to remain. I do eat eggs. When push comes to a
- [Wonderful Shopping Experiences in Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/shopping-thailand/) - I am one of those people who firmly believe in that when you don't shop at 50% off, you save 100% of the money. I can't think when I last wrote, if ever, about shopping on this blog. But this recent trip to Thailand changed my views a bit. In fact before heading out my
- [Immigration Fun at the Amman International Airport, Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/immigration-fun/) - Immigration and fun are almost an oxymoron, at least in most of the places I visited. But Jordan changed all that, I can now say immigration fun in the same sentence. While going into Jordan. it was almost the same as anywhere else, getting out of Jordan was fun. But then first things first. I
- [Travel Will Set You Free?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-will-set-you-free/) - You must have heard this one- travel will set you free. My sincere feeling is that this was written before jet planes were invented or by a person who never had to travel economy! Sit in a plane that takes off at some obscene hour in a cramped seat to arrive at the other side
- [The Beautiful Thongsomboon Club](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thongsomboon-club/) - I have a slightly unusual picture for sky watch today. What you see was an ATV Track! Now I am not a big fan of ATV bikes. But then again, if I come across an activity I usually end up doing it! This was no exception. This was Thongsomboon Club in the Khaoyai Region of
- [Colors of Dusk at Srinagar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traffic-srinagar/) - Greetings from Srinanagr! I am here with J&K Tourism to attend their Summer Festival. I arrived here today, slept flat through the flight, woke up only close to landing. I must be really tired because as a rule I don't sleep in flights! It was quite cloudy. I am staying in a house boat today!
- [The Complete Kashmir Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/complete-kashmir-trip/) - I was so excited when I got a call from the PR team handling J&K Tourism. I immediately agreed to go on the trip, I took three days leave as well. For me leaves are really truly precious because I work full time. Anyway, talking about leaves is not too engaging, so back to the
- [Magic in Kashmir](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sky-watch-friday-magic-kashmir/) - Sunset and sunrise are usually the times when magic happens in the sky. I am guilty of sleeping through way too many sunrises, in fact almost all the sunrises in the recent times. However, if I am out at sunset I do try to enjoy those magical hours. In Srinagar I was lucky on my
- [Mobile Love](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mobile-love/) - You must have seen those videos which tell you that if you are online how you do not have real friends. Now I have a grouse to pick up with such videos. I exhibit huge mobile love and by extension social media love. It has only increased after Nokia gifted me a Lumia 1020. I
- [A Colorful Fruits from Madaba](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/madaba/) - To me Madaba in Jordan felt like a small town. I spent only a few hours in the town so I cannot be sure. The major attraction to visit the town was the Madaba Mosaic- the most famous of which is the Madaba Map. It is housed in the Greek Orthodox Church of the town.
- [Kashmiri Men](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kashmiri-men/) - I have said this often, I am not too keen on street photography. I am quite scared of clicking people. And yet I am fascinated by it too. On this trip to Kashmir, I met fellow blogger Siddhartha Joshi. We went on a small walk by the Dal Lake in Srinagar. The guy knows no
- [The Wonderful Floating Vegetable Market on Dal Lake, Srinagar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/floating-vegetable-market-dal-lake-srinagar/) - Obscene and early morning are closely associated words for me. The only exception to this rule is trekking when I go to sleep at 8. 00 pm and wake up bright at 5.00 am. However, in interest of photography and seeking new experiences I sometimes make an effort to wake up early even otherwise. I
- [How to Cancel Your Domestic Flight in India if it is  Affected by the India-Pakistan Conflict](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-to-cancel-your-domestic-flight-india-pakistan-situation/) - 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.
- [The New Travel Companion](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sony-ultrabook/) - I love to travel, be it with extended family, solo or on sponsored trips. However there are three constant companions that go on every trip with me, my camera, my cell phone and my laptop. I like my camera and my cell phone quite a lot. But I could not say the same for the
- [The Charming Judge's Court at Pragpur, Himachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/welcomeheritage-judges-court-pragpur/) - When I saw the litchi fruits on the tree at the Judge's Court, Pragpur it so reminded me of my childhood home. Of course, our home was not set in 12 acres nor was it double storied but that too had mango and litchi trees among other fruits. All my childhood and college days I
- [A Giant Pipal Tree Near Beas River at Pragpur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pipal-tree/) - Last week I did a one night trip to Pragpur in Himachal Pradesh which was on invitation from The Judge's Court. And it was not them who wanted me to stay there for one night. The time constraint was from my side, a fact which I am already regretting. We went sightseeing around Pragpur on
- [The Beautiful Travel Journey So Far!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/journey-so-far/) - Did you notice that half an year has quietly slipped by. Before I scream where did the time go, I know some of it went into traveling. This is an account of the journey so far in 2014. I did an update in April for the first quarter, so I will pick up from where I
- [A Small Sparrow among the Lotus Leaves at the Dal Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dal-lake/) - I am so very fond of bird photography. It is just that I am not fond of getting up early in the morning with the sun and the birds. And the birds like to give 'darshan' (audience) either early in the morning or in the evening. This time at Srinagar I did manage to wake up early morning
- [No Whispering Winds for Me!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/whispering-winds/) - A few days back I was reading a beach scene somewhere (don't ask me where or I may get beaten or ridiculed or maybe both) which left me wondering, why don't I think like that, I mean ever? It was a sun kissed beach with sparkling blue waters, verdant shade and idyllic beauty. Or some
- [Reaching Pragpur from Delhi- A Mini Adventure!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pragpur-road-trip/) - I like visiting places which are not overrun by tourists. Pragpur in Himachal Pradesh falls under that category as of now. I was visiting the Judge's Court and this was a one night trip. Reaching there was a mini adventure in itself, it should not have been though. But when two women and one clueless driver
- [Exploring Heritage In and Around Pragpur in Himachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/around-pragpur/) - In my last post I left of this story just before lunch, when I didn't want to wake up after our mini adventure. Pragpur is a delightful little town where the pace of life seems to be slow, where there is not too much traffic and where the weather had turned better by afternoon. I
- [A Beautiful Heritage Village Called Garli](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/garli-himachal-pradesh/) - My visit to Garli, Himachal Pradesh (4 km from Pragpur) started on an interesting note. Our driver (and taxi owner) Amit pointed out to a huge home and said this too was being converted in a hotel. When we asked if we could enter, he nodded yes. We checked with a man coming out of
- [The Mountains are Calling And I am Going](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mountains-calling/) - It is that time of the year when I head out to mountains. Usually I take two weeks off and go trekking. But this year it was not meant to be. I am just taking one week off and I am not trekking. The original plan was to take two weeks off but then I
- [A Beautiful Starry Night at Batal, Spiti, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/night-sky-at-batal/) - I was star struck, no literally, this time at Batal in Spiti region of Himachal Pradesh. You might have noticed that I vanished for a week, the plan was to visit Chandratal, the stunningly beautiful lake close to Batal. I managed to reach the lake this time though the blue skies eluded me. However, at Batal,
- [Crossing the Pagal Nala after Chhatru, Manali-Spiti Road](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pagal-nala-after-chhatru/) - After hot rice and daal at Chhatru for lunch, I managed to doze off in the jeep. Ranvir our amicable driver gave a shout after sometime, “Rama dekh jam laga hai” (wake up Rama, there is a traffic jam ahead). Ramakant ji was the head of our trip! His cry woke us all; there were
- [An Amazing Place called Batal in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/batal/) - I was taking the Manali-Kaza Road after seven long years. In 2007 my husband, my elder nephew Dilip and I trekked in the Spiti region. This time Dilip and I were going back to visit Chandratal. In 2007 I so wanted to visit Chnadratal but neither Dilip nor Seshadri were willing to give me company.
- [The Adventurous Walk to Chandratal Lake in Spiti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/batal-chandratal-road/) - Ranvir dropped us all on the Batal Chandratal Road all the way till the jeep would go. The road ended suddenly in an abyss which no jeep could bridge. We all got out and happily started walking. We had approximately 14 kilometers to walk before we reached Chandratal. I was the most suspect candidate in
- [The Mesmerizing Chandratal Lake in Spiti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mesmerizing-chandratal/) - After walking for 14 kilometers or so, I was happy to crawl into my tent which others had kindly pitched. Dilip and I were sharing the tent. What I didn't like though, was the rain. It had been falling incessantly since we started trekking. Only rain in Spiti means light tip tip drops. You will
- [In the Larger Scheme of Things](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/evening-batal/) - All through the journey to Batal, the sky was overcast. It left me quite heartbroken. Since last June this has been the fate of all my trips to the Himalayas whether in India or Nepal. I was cribbing to everyone who would care to listen to me. And then as the day progressed, Batal suddenly
- [Beautiful Bangkok Skies](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sky-watch-friday-bangkok-skies/) - I am now back from my third trip to Thailand. Every time it has been on invitation from Tourism Authority of Thailand, twice from the New Delhi office. After UK, Thailand is now my most visited country. And Bangkok is the only city where I look forward to do some shopping, the prices are so
- [All Smiles at Grand Palace, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/photographing-people/) - In all my trips to Thailand, I have been to Grand Palace just once. I actually need to do a detailed post about it, rather than this quick one, but that will have to wait as this one is being uploaded from the airport. I am a complete chicken when it comes to photographing people.
- [A Bad Bhutan Hangover](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visit-bhutan/) - While I had just one hour before leaving office and later catching the flight to Bangkok, I got an email. It was an invitation to visit Bhutan with Makemytrip. I hardly had anytime to think how would I manage things at work. But it was one of those occasions when I decided to say yes
- [Having a Good time at Venezia Hua Hin](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/venezia-cha-am-thailand/) - I am quite averse to getting clicked. There have been a few exceptions to this rule but quite few and far between. However, when I visited the 3D Art Gallery at the Venezia Cha Am near Hua Hin I behaved in such an uncharacteristic way! You see it was so much fun. There are more than
- [The Amazing Trek to the Tiger's Nest, Paro, Bhutan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/trek-tigers-nest-bhutan/) - Even before landing I was excited about the trek to the Tiger's Nest in Paro, Bhutan. As I was visiting in monsoon I asked my friends on Facebook beforehand if I should be carrying trekking shoes or normal sneakers would do? An overwhelming majority who had done the trek told me to carry my trekking
- [Heading out to Hong Kong with Two Brats!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hong-kong-with-children/) - It is time to head out to Hong Kong with children, my daughter and my niece (my sister's daughter), better known as Brat 3 and Brat 4. Brat 4 is my daughter by the way, she is the youngest of the lot. If you are wondering about Brat 1 and 2, they are my nephews
- [Victoria Harbor as Viewed from the Peak in Hong Kong](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-peak-hong-kong/) - Photography takes a back seat when you are traveling with two kids. And my kids are like pieces of luggage but with wheels that are slightly out of control. The trip to Hong Kong is going by in a flash! I We did the tour of the Victoria Harbor and The Peak on the same
- [Traveling with My Kids and Some Lessons Learnt](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traveling-with-kids-hong-kong/) - I recently hopped over to Hong Kong (booked the holiday with Makemytrip, their Simply Hong Kong package) with my niece aged 9 and my daughter aged 7. I was the only adult on this trip, I am the only one who is mad enough in the family! I have taken out my daughter alone and my niece
- [Amazing Thailand- It Begins with the People](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/people-of-thailand/) - I am extremely hesitant to photograph people. And yet the more I travel, the more I get attracted to clicking portraits of strangers, of people who in a way define what their nation is all about. I visited Thailand in July to attend the Thailand Happiness Street Festival. I made some effort to bring back
- [Visiting the Beautiful Punakha in Bhutan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beautiful-punakha-bhutan/) - Punakha used to be the capital of Bhutan till 1955, after which it was moved to Thimphu. I have fallen head over heels for Bhutan. I visited Paro, Thimphu and Punakha (with Makemytrip on invitation) and while I would not like to make comparisons but Punakha is surely a lovely place, not to be missed.
- [Visiting the Gorgeous Victoria Harbor in Hong Kong](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/victoria-harbor-hong-kong/) - After a light Indian snacks and chai we started out evening tour at the Tower Clock, close to Victoria Harbor, Hong Kong. There was a small park which looked like a kid's play area but it was under maintenance. Of course, Chhavi wanted to go there. I had to convince them that even though it was
- [The Great Trek to Phraya Nakhon Cave, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/phraya-nakhon-cave-thailand/) - What starts and end with muddy feet is a good trek in my definition. The trek to Phraya Nakhon Cave in the Khao Sam Roi Yot National Park (in Prachuap Khiri Khan Province close to Hua Hin) was one such trek. We reached the village Bang Pu which was quaint and lovely. We had to take
- [Double Trouble in Disneyland, Hong Kong](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/disneyland-hong-kong-long-queue/) - When our guide for the day told us that the pickup back to the hotel was at 9.30 pm, I had my sincere doubts if the kids would last that long. He was leaving us at the Hong Kong Disneyland. It was 10.00 am in the morning. The 9.30 pm pickup otherwise made sense as
- [The Wonderful Royal View Hotel in Hong Kong](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/royal-view-hotel-hong-kong/) - I usually don't bother much about hotels when I travel alone or if we are all adults. But with two kids in Hong Kong I was worried about everything. More so when both are brats and I was the only adult on the trip. I was going with Makemytrip and they booked me with the Royal
- [The Grand Ruins at the Amman Citadel, Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/amman-citadel-jordan/) - This year starting from March till about now, I traveled a lot. When I traveled a lot I would crib because I was traveling too much, which would leave me very tired. Then for the past two weeks I have been at home. So, now I am getting nostalgic about traveling and then, you guessed
- [Are you a Foodie?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/foodie/) - Is food the high point of your travels? In spite of traveling a fair bit, I am almost never excited about food. I squarely blame it on the mess food of the hostels I stayed in. I mean how about a lizard in the omelette? Also, I guess being a vegetarian plays a role. In
- [A Glowing Leaf, Backyard Photography](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/glowing-leaf-backyard-photography/) - After a very long time I took out my camera at home. I tried my hands at various things by doing some backyard photography. In the end I was most happy with this lonely leaf glowing in the sunlight. It was back lit. The realization for today was that a clean background makes a lot
- [The Serene Hua Hin Beach in Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hua-hin-beach-thailand/) - Hua Hin is actually the first beach I have visited in Thailand, even though it was my third visit to the country. We were staying at the Amari, Hua Hin. It is a beautiful, contemporary property but it is not by the beach. So, we took their golf cart to go to the beach. It
- [5 Reasons Why I Did Not Quit my Job to Travel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/5-reasons-quit-job-travel/) - Update: I did quit my job on May 29 2015! It seems to be the flavor of the decade to quit the job to travel! It may work for some and it may not work for some. I belong to the second category. I do think of quitting but it is not to follow my
- [Alluring Misty Day at Gulmarg](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mist-at-gulmarg/) - I am not a big fan of rainy weather. I absolutely detest it if I have to commute through rains. If you live in Gurgaon you know what it means generally. Before traveling to Gulmarg, I checked out the weather forecast and I was not thrilled at all. It predicted rain and then some more
- [Ibis Delhi Airport- When I Stayed in a Cozy Hotel in my Own City!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ibis-delhi-airport/) - This was a first, Chhavi and I stayed for a night at Ibis Delhi Airport, a newly opened hotel in my own city! We went on the Saturday and came back on Sunday. Now that I have done it, it actually made for a relaxing weekend! Ibis Aerocity is a newly open hotel in the
- [Tranquility has an Address- Paro, Bhutan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/paro-bhutan/) - There is something about Paro that makes me calm. Maybe it is the size, it didn't feel big. Maybe it is the number of houses which didn't seem excessive. Maybe it is the mountains, maybe the small and charming market. But as soon as we started getting out of the airport I said to no
- [The Really Beautiful Hua Hin Railway Station, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hua-hin-railway-station-thailand/) - When we got down at the Hua Hin Railway Station our guide Joey told us, "you have 15 minutes to spend here. I replied, "you give me an hour at a place where I wish to spend 15 minutes and now you are giving me 15 minutes where I would wish to spend an hour!"
- [Beautiful Pictures from My 2014 Travels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pictures-2014/) - For the sky watch today, I am putting up ten pictures, 8 from my travels in 2014 and 2 from the backyard. You might have seen those pictures in some previous posts but I was tempted to put the eye candies in one place! 10. A Sunset in the Backyard I usually reach home after
- [The Easy Visa on Arrival for Indians in Bhutan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visa-arrival-indians-bhutan/) - Visa on arrival for Indians in Bhutan is a simple process. My experience of getting was quite smooth. As only Druk Air, the national carrier of Bhutan, flies into the country, it is quite unlike other airports in the world. There are no jet planes landing one after the other, leading to huge queues at
- [A Beautiful Red Ibis Bird](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kl-bird-park/) - I was playing around with the pictures from my past trips. I stopped and started at this Red Ibis and decided, why not, let this be the Lazy Sunday Photo. I clicked this picture at the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park, popularly known as KL Bird Park. I would love to see the Red Ibis in
- [Screen Full of Beautiful Stuff!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/screen-full-stuff/) - Screen full of stuff, that is how I describe these pictures! They are easy to take and a feast for the eyes. Also you will find them easily in our markets. So, without further delay, here is my screen full of stuff! 10. Cats, Dilli Haat If you live in Delhi/NCR and if you ever
- [The Easy Visa on Arrival for Hong Kong Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visa-arrival-hong-kong-airport/) - Hong Kong now requires electronic pre-authorization before travel for Indian passport holders. At the time of writing this post, visa on arrival was valid. When I saw the requirements for visa on arrival for Hong Kong, it looked easy. You needed a valid passport with two blank pages and that was pretty much it. Like
- [Beautiful Gulmarg on a Rainy Day](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/gulmarg-on-a-rainy-day/) - It has been difficult to write about Kashmir. I barely manged to get out before the floods. What I saw on the roads left me shaken. And yet Gulmarg on a rainy day was beautiful. The water has receded and the state will now face different set of problems. One of it would be mass
- [Mountains, My Love](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mountains-love/) - This is the first post from the new domain, about my first love, mountains. First off two big thank yous are due, first to Max Hartshorne, editor of Gonomad, who gave me my first break. You and Gonomad will always remain special. Second one is due to my brother-in-law Amrit Hallan who managed my domain shift
- [Ikea the Book- Designers, Products and Other Stuff](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ikea-the-book/) - Before talking about IKEA the Book: Designers, Products and Other Stuff, let me give you an idea about where I am coming from. Last month a prominent Indian apparel firm wanted to feature me on one of their social media channels. They wanted a full length picture of mine in a style that was me.
- [Chhavi and I at Jungle Jamboree](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jungle-jamboree/) - Update (29/05/2025): From what I can gather, this restaurant is permanently closed. A few days back Chhavi and I went for dinner to Jungle Jamboree for dinner (on invitation). It is always good to go out with the kids. As the restaurant is in Gurgaon I managed to go on a week day itself. As
- [The Khyber Spa by L'occitane in Gulmarg is Luxurious](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/khyber-spa-loccitane/) - Last month (was it really just last month!) I revisited The Khyber in Gulmarg. The agenda of this trip was getting pampered at The Kyber Spa by L'occitane. I was mailed the spa menu beforehand and I picked up Angelica as the facial and Revitalizing Aromachologie Massage. My facial was scheduled on day 1 and the
- [Luxurious Pleasure in Amazing Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/luxurious-pleasure-amazing-thailand/) - No, I am not back to Thailand. But I attended the 'Luxurious Pleasure in Amazing Thailand' event held in New Delhi. The venue was the ever beautiful Dusit Deverana (now Roseate Delhi). This was my third visit to the hotel and it still remains as charming for me. The event was held in the ball
- [10 Beautiful Images from Thimphu, Bhutan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/10-images-thimphu-bhutan/) - Thimphu is the biggest town in Bhutan. It seems to be in a hurry to become a city but like all the places in Bhutan that I visited it is so beautiful and charming. It didn't feel like a big city at all. 10. Takin, the National Animal of Bhutan Takins are weird to look
- [Sony Xperia Z3- My First Impressions](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sony-xperia-z3/) - My new phone is a Sony Xperia Z3. It took me a while to start using it as it would take a nano sim whereas I had a micro sim. But that is sorted now through the collective wisdom of my friends on Facebook. So here is what I have to say about the phone.
- [The Amazing Grand Palace Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/grand-palace-bangkok/) - The Grand Palace Bangkok is a prime tourist attraction. The palace was built in about 1782. However the current king does not reside here, but the palace is used for royal functions. However, in this post I am going to give you the true insight into how I approach history and monuments! If I research
- [The Beautiful Terma Linca Resort, Thimphu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/terma-linca-resort-thimphu/) - I have stayed at many beautiful hotels this year and I have hardly written about any of them! It is time to set it right and I start with the beautiful Terma Linca Resort, Thimphu. What blew me completely away was its location! It is right next to the Thimphu River. The small concrete path
- [7 Pictures from My 7 Recent Trips](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sky-watch-friday-pictures-2/) - For today's Sky Watch Friday I decided to post seven pictures from the seven overseas trips I did this year. Levi, Lapland This was March in Levi, so beautiful, so surreal and for me, so cold (image above). After looking at the snow and the temperatures,I totally understand the sauna craze in Finland. You need
- [The Khyber Gulmarg Hotel is an Epitome of Luxury](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/khyber-gulmarg/) - The Khyber Gulmarg is luxury in every way. I have now stayed with them twice and I felt thoroughly pampered on both (I was invited on the trips) the occasions. I was there in March 2013 and then in September 2014. On the recent trip one member of our team remarked- this looks like a
- [The Good Thai Food at Basil, Sheraton Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/basil-sheraton-grande-sukhumvit-bangkok/) - Whenever I start writing about food, I start with 'I am not a foodie!' Well, so what if I am not a foodie, I absolutely loved the vegetarian Thai food at Basil at the Sheraton, Grande Sukhumvit, Bangkok. Before you wonder, yes I am in back in Thailand again with TAT New Delhi. But back to
- [The Amazing Dusit Thani Club Room, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-dusit-thani-club-room-bangkok/) - It is not every day that I stay at a five star luxury hotel And this was the first time when I stayed at a club room. I checked out a few hours ago from the Dusit Thani. It was quite an experience to stay in the Dusit Thani Club Room, Bangkok. The room was huge
- [The Beautiful Pak Khlong Talat- Bangkok's Biggest Flower Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bangkoks-biggest-flower-market/) - Pak Khlong Talat is Bangkok's biggest flower market and it is beautiful. It is a riot of colors, the fragrances float through the street and it is a photographer's delight. I visited the market at night. The shots are taken with XperiaZ3 or Canon550D. The market is located on the Chak Phet Road and it is
- [An Amazing Speed Boat Trip to Hong Island, Krabi with Sofitel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hong-island-krabi/) - It is not every day that I have a luxury speed boat all to myself, well almost to myself! For accompanying me were 3 people, the driver of the speed boat, Salim and Nana, my beautiful host for the evening. Our destination was the Hong Island, Krabi. Sofitel Krabi had arranged this wonderful trip for
- [Clicking Beautiful Pictures with XperiaZ3 in Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/xperiaz3-thailand/) - I recently did a week long trip in Thailand and my cell phone was XperiaZ3. It was my first real trip out with Z3 even though I had it in my clutches for about 2 weeks now. And the real test of a cell phone is when you travel with it. I have to say
- [Kantiang Bay Beach at the Blue Hour, Koh Lanta](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kantiang-bay-beach-koh-lanta/) - I stayed at the Pimalai Resort and Spa at Koh Lanta in Krabi, Thailand. The resort is right next to Kantiang Bay Beach. Koh is Thai means island. The first evening at I had free time, so I walked down the beach with my camera and tripod in hand. Unfortunately the clouds once again managed
- [Beautiful Pictures of Koh Lanta in Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/koh-lanta-pictures/) - Koh Lanta is a beautiful island in Krabi. To reach the island one has to take a boat or ferry from Krabi. My speed boat, was waiting for us at the private Pimalai Resort and Spa jetty. The jetty was about two hours drive from Krabi International Airport. It is not everyday that I take
- [Beautiful Krabi Skies in Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/krabi-skies/) - There is something about watching sunsets, it is an activity of leisure, at least for me. In my daily life I am mostly commuting through the most blazing sunsets! When I am at home over the weekends, I still somehow do not end up watching sunsets. Sunset for me mostly means I am traveling! And
- [The Wonderful Re Cafe and Bar, Ambiance Mall, Vasant Kunj](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/re-cafe-bar-vasant-kunj/) - Chhavi and I visited Re Cafe and Bar Vasant Kunj (at Ambiance Mall ) this Sunday. Five minutes into the journey Chhavi started "Kaab aayega" (are we there yet) and I was wondering what to do. While chatting with her, I requested the driver to increase the volume of his songs and surprisingly for the
- [The Amazingly Beautiful Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sofitel-krabi-phokeethra-golf-spa-resort/) - I stayed for two nights at Sofitel Krabi Phokeethra Golf and Spa Resort which I will call simply Sofitel Krabi in the post. It is a beautiful property and has a magnificent swimming pool, a pool which is the biggest in Thailand. The architecture of the hotel is in colonial style. I had a lovely room at the
- [A Peek into the Chinatown in Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chinatown-bangkok/) - In all my visits to Bangkok (four and hoping for more) I never really tried street food, which was a pity. Bangkok and Thailand have such a varied street food culture and I was staying away from it! But I visited the Chinatown Bangkok which is on the Yaowarat Street and the record was set
- [Beautiful Krabi Skies in Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sky-watch-friday-beautiful-krabi-skies/) - I still watch a lot more sunsets than sunrises but then I do not see that changing soon! And sometimes I do get to see sheer magic, as only nature can perform. Krabi Skies in Thailand are beautiful any time of the day. It can become an enchantress at the sunset if it decides to
- [The Relaxing O2 Spa at Jaipur Marriott](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/o2-spa-jaipur-marriott/) - I just got back after spending an extended weekend at Jaipur Marriott. Sometime during the trip I realized with a start that I went back to Jaipur after four long years! I wonder how I let that happen! But I am back now after having an awesome time at the hotel and in the city but
- [Post your Travel memories on Travel Tales from India & win a 2 night free stay for 2 at Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-contest-conde-nast-traveller-inida/) - It takes a lot to spill a well-kept secret! Which is why, in collaboration with Condé Nast Traveller India we’re giving one Travel Tales from India reader a 2 night free stay for 2 at Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa, Mumbai and a copy of the latest issue of Condé Nast Traveller India All
- [Thailand Video- A Glimpse of Amazing Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thailand-video/) - I have been extremely lucky to visit Thailand 4 times by now! I have collected a decent amount of pictures. I have tried to out in in a video now. Do check out my Thailand video below. Enjoy. And if you have any tips about improving the video, let me know. While all the memories
- [A Memorable Stay at Jaipur Marriott](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/memorable-stay-jaipur-marriott/) - I am not a fan of road trips, they usually leave me tired. Also at least twice during any journey, I get a feeling that we barely escaped colliding! But the driver of my car from Jaipur Marriott was a real pro, I never felt that we would collide at any point in this trip!
- [The Mayhem Called Packing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mayhem-called-packing/) - I love to travel but I hate to pack. Packing gives me anxiety; packing is akin to nightmare for me. For international trips there are visas to worry about. I have got them on the last possible day on so many occasions, which meant last minute packing! That is why I so love visa on
- [Photographing an Overloaded Bus](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/overloaded-bus/) - I guess I am cheating a little today. I picked this picture for Sky Watch Friday more because of the overloaded bus rather than the sky. But it has blue sky too, won't you agree? But then it has been one of those weeks where it feels weekend came after five rather than the regular
- [A Wonderful Taste of Thai Cooking with Blue Elephant Cooking School](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/blue-elephant-cooking-school/) - When I saw a Thai Cooking class on my itinerary before heading to Bangkok, I really did not pay much attention. After all, before I leave there are thousand other things that clamor for my attention. However, I was really uneasy when I realized on day two at Bangkok, that I was staring at my
- [Sharing Beautiful Pictures from Jaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jaipur-pictures/) - I find Jaipur delightful. It is firmly established on the tourism map and yet it remains as charming as ever. I have never been a fan of major tourist places but Jaipur by far is an exception. I like the colors, the food, the monuments and the shopping! So, here are some pictures from a
- [December Travel Musings Made me Thankful for What I Have](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/december-travel-musings/) - I was feeling very grumpy the other day. I don't know what triggered it. I usually don't sulk. And yet I sat looking at bright sunshine and sulking badly. After a while my thoughts went to the travels this year and with a start I realized I have seen 5 new countries (obviously new for
- [Island Hopping in Beautiful Krabi, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/island-hopping-in-krabi-thailand/) - I love being outdoors and if it is in the mountains or by the sea all the more better. So, when I went island hopping in Krabi, Thailand it was a lot of fun for me! I got such a lot of sunburn on this trip! Krabi is in south of Thailand by the Andaman
- [Results of the Travel Memory Contest with Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/results-travel-memory-contest-le-meridien-mahabaleshwar-resort-spa/) - It is time to announce the winner of the Condé Nast Traveller India's 2 night free stay for 2 at Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa, Mumbai and a copy of the latest issue of Condé Nast Traveller India. You can see the contest post here. And the winner is Neha with her entry Neha hi,
- [If You had to Pick Only One Favorite Picture](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pick-only-one-picture/) - December is here and unlike the other years, I am in a full on reminiscences mode. So I asked myself- which picture would I pick if I had to pick only one picture from each of my trips! Now there was a problem with this concept. If I picked even just one picture from each
- [Simple Photography Tips to Help You Improve Fast](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/simple-photography-tips/) - I felt audacious while typing the tile- simple photography tips to help you improve fast! I mean I am myself such a random photographer. I do take some pictures that I like but I take loads that I do not like at all. I know how to use a SLR. I understand aperture, ISO and
- [Catching a Flight with Great Difficulty in the Srinagar Floods!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/srinagar-floods/) - This is a petty post. This is about my difficulties in catching a flight out of Srinagar yesterday, the day Jhelum River breached its banks. However, this minor tragedy collided with the major tragedy of the Srinagar floods, of the Kashmir Floods. I went to The Khyber Resorts (Gulmarg) on Friday, September 5, as I was
- [Beautiful Srinagar Sunsets](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beautiful-srinagar/) - For this Friday's sky watch I had to once again rummage through my old folders. I went to Srinagar twice this year, one in June and once in September. And I was almost caught in the floods in September. In all I have been to Kashmir three times now. But I still feel I have
- [Pick Only One Favorite Picture from My Travels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-roundup-2014/) - It is time to continue with the travel rounup 2014 and pick up just one picture from my next five trips. The next five trips were to Ranthambore, Pratap Palace near Ajmer, Jordan, Thailand, and Kashmir. Ranthambore, Rajasthan (With Aircel's Save Our Tigers) In so many trips to various national parks, this was my second
- [Simple Photography Tips II](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/simple-photography-tips-2/) - I am not sure how many camera independent tips for better photography I am really aware of but it is fun raking my brains. So here is the second post in the series. No matter what camera you use, you can try these simple photography tips. Leading Lines Don't ask me why a picture becomes
- [Gulmarg, Kashmir- It was the Season of Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/gulmarg-flowers/) - I intended to show the Gulmarg flowers as soon as I got back from the trip, which was in September 2014. But at that time Jammu and Kashmir were badly affected by floods. It made no sense to write about rain drenched flowers when the state was facing one of its worst crisis. But those
- [An Amazing Sunset Dinner in Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunset-dinner-in-thailand/) - When I first heard of it, I was perplexed. Sunset for me is really early in the evening. Nine at night is more like real evening to me. I usually eat food around nine. When I visited Krabi, the sunset was at 6.30 pm. It is tea time for me. On working days I usually
- [The Beautiful Naksel Boutique Hotel and Spa, Paro, Bhutan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/nakesl-boutique-hotel-and-spa-paro/) - I have stayed in some really beautiful hotels this year. I should also add that the expensive and swank ones happened because of the sponsored trips. One such hotel was Naksel Boutique Hotel and Spa in Paro, Bhutan. Paro is a tranquil place to begin with and Naksel is even further away from the small
- [Simple Photography Tips III](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/simple-photography-tips-for-any-camera/) - So, I am back with more simple photography tips which are camera independent. They will work with any camera you use. If you wish to look at previous tips, here are part I and part II of the series. Keeping the Horizon Straight I was not even aware that I used to mess up my horizons
- [How to Kill Time at an Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ways-kill-time-airports/) - I quite enjoy being at airports. Given the traffic situation in many places like Bengluru, NCR etc. I like to arrive early rather than risk missing my flight. In other countries that I visit, because of unfamiliarity with the immigration norms I try to reach before time. But the best was when we were in
- [A Wonderful Trip to Sariska, Rajasthan Where I did Birding](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sariska-rajasthan/) - We did a quick trip to Sariska Rajasthan over the extended weekend. This was the first time in 2014 that all three of us traveled together! I took Chhavi out and Seshadri took Chhavi out, I went out and Seshadri went out but somehow the dates never coincided for the three of us. And more
- [If You Had to Pick Only One Favorite Picture from My Travels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-2014-2/) - It is almost time to let go of 2014. It has been a good year for me. So to sum up my travels for this year I continue with 'if you have to pick up only one picture' series. Only I am posting 10 pictures this time as I do need to warp up the
- [May We All Travel More in 2015](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-more-in-2015/) - Wish you all a very happy, travel filled 2015. May we all travel more. That is what I have been wishing for, year after year! And if I can get more of the same as 2014 travel wise, I promise I am not going to complain! Other than the constant desire for travel, there are
- [Beautiful Skies from Batal in Spiti, Himachal Pradesh, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/trek/) - Spiti is one of my favorite favorite regions in Himachal Pradesh in India. For most, Batal is a pit stop at the Chaha Chachi ka dhaba but we have been lucky to camp at Batal. And what could be more appropriate but to remember such beautiful places at the start of a new year! Another year
- [To Make a List or Not of Must See Destinations](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/make-list-not-must-see-destinations/) - I was firmly in the camp of not making list of the places I really want to see. The problem was I wish to see almost all the places in the world! I have anyway no control over who likes my blog and invites me! South Africa was not even on my radar and yet
- [Breaking All Records of Taking Blogging Breaks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/blogging-break/) - I do not quite know what to make of 2015 in the first 15 days. On the first day itself my car got a new scratch and a check that I received for a blogging assignment was mildly torn. I am hardly sentimental towards my car, but I am quite sentimental for my blog. And
- [Videshi Aaye Hain! The Foreigners are Here!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/videshi-foreigner/) - While we were walking around the ancient excavations of Sirpur in Chhatttishgarh, I wandered a little on my own. I heard a bunch of women whispering to each-other, “Videshi aaye hain” (the foreigners are here). I was quite intrigued, because barring one of us, Mariellen Ward, who is from Canada all of us looked as
- [The Scintillating Sirpur National Dance and Music Festival 2015](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sirpur-national-dance-music-festival-2015/) - I attended the recently concluded Sirpur National Dance and Music Festival 2015 in Chhattisgarh. Now that I am back, if I could have it my way, I would like to attend the next year's festival too. You can read about it all in this post. Sipur is about 80 KM away from the capital town
- [The Real Nomads!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/real-nomads/) - It all happened because of the small girl. She was at the hand pump, washing her face. We were visiting the museum at Sirpur. And that is when I met the real nomads! There were a lot of people camping in its grounds. I started kidding around with the children, soon they wanted a photo.
- [It is Time to Live with My Mad Decision](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/trek-in-winter/) - This year when I was planning my one week January break I considered exotic locations. I tried booking Kenya and Seychelles. Seychelles was way too expensive, so was Kenya. I thought I would shell out the money for Kenya but then yellow fever vaccination came in the way. I finally gave the go ahead for
- [Homestay at Kareri Village, Himachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/homestay-at-kareri-village-himachal-pradesh/) - Sitting by the fire in the kitchen I tell my hosts, I can't remember when it was last I didn't eat anything out of a packet for so many days in a row! Kareri is a sleepy little village in Kangra, Himachal Pradesh. I was incredibly lucky to do a homestay at Kareri Village. It
- [A Day Hike Around the Beautiful Kareri Village](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/day-hike-around-kareri-village/) - For me walking is therapy, it almost always works to clear the cobwebs in my head. I guess there is something soothing about shutting everything out and just deciding where to keep the next step for a few hours! Or you can take the other view that my guide Sohan Singh ji is fond of
- [The Beautiful Kareri Village in Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kareri-village-pictures/) - There have been occasions when while posting a picture I have thought, "well I probably made it look better than it actually was!" On the other hand for each of the Kareri Village pictures I can safely say that the picture is actually inferior to the scenes. Try as I may, I was not able
- [Six Hours in McLeod Ganj- Eat, Shop, Walk!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mcleod-ganj/) - McLeod Ganj was not on my agenda, it just happened without any plans at the end of the trip to Kareri Village. I was talking my bus back from McLeod Ganj. We started early from Kareri and reached McLeod Ganj around lunch time, which is the best time to arrive there in my opinion. Eat
- [A Letter to the Mountain Gods- Please Call it a Truce!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-letter-to-the-mountain-gods/) - Dear Mountain Gods, You know how I worship your domain. Every little holiday I can scrape through, I try to run to your highest adobe, the Himalayas. Do you remember the days when I used to be your favorite child, when you would let me see so much beauty on my various treks and trips?
- [Simple Photography Tips IV](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/simple-photography-tips-iv/) - It is time to get back to the simple photography tips in 2015. So here are three more for you to consider, critique and play around with. Once again I am focusing on tips that can be used with any camera. 1. Altering the Perspective Most of shoot a picture standing straight at the eye
- [The Amazing Surajkund Mela 2015](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/surajkund-mela-2015/) - In spite of living in NCR since 2002 I never hauled myself up to the Surajkund Mela. But that changed today. I went to Surajkund Mela 2015 because the theme state was Chhattisgarh. I visited Chhattisgarh (not at the mela but the actual state) in January and I came back quite impressed. I decided to
- [Faces in the Massive Crowd, Sujarkund Mela](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/massive-crowd-surajkund-mela/) - I am still reeling from the crowd effects at the Surajkund Mela yesterday. It looked like a mini Kumbh Mela to me, even though I have never been to the Kumbh till date, but in my imagination (of which I have very little) Surajkund feels like the youngest sibling of the famed Kumbh. I decided to
- [The Beautiful Museum of Floral Culture in Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/museum-floral-culture-bangkok/) - I remember The Museum of Floral Culture Bangkok for its fabulous flowers and cats! You read it right, the museum not only has an enchanting connection with flowers but also with cats. So, for cat lovers there is another reason to visit the museum. However, there are people like me who are slightly phobic to
- [Sirpur- Ancient Heritage in a Sleepy Little Town](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sirpur-chhattisgarh/) - I saw Mr. Arun Kumar Sharma for first in the conference hall of the Hiuen Tsang Resort in Sirpur. Looking at him I would have guessed that he must be in his sixties. When the MD Chhattisgarh Tourism, Mr. Santosh Misra, introduced him as the excavator of Sirpur, he added that Mr. Sharma was in
- [The Mesmerizing Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary in Chhattisgarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/barnawapara-wildlife-sanctuary-chhattisgarh/) - The MD of Chhattisgarh Tourism, Mr. Santosh Misra described Barnawapara Wildlife Sanctuary 'as a state of mind.' I entirely agree with him. I would add that it makes for a very pleasant state of mind! I got to see Barnawapara as a day trip which is a highly unsatisfactory way to see it. I would
- [Sky and the City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sky-city/) - Whenever I have to go to Delhi, I take the metro. To reach the nearest metro station I have to take an auto. So this is a tale of going to the city, with a little bit of sky thrown in and hence the name 'Sky and the City!' I feel so clever today. The
- [A Fierce Sunday Snow Fight in Fagu in Himachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/snow-fight/) - I cannot remember when I started a trip feeling this tired. If I was traveling alone, I would have canceled this trip to Fagu in Himachal Pradesh. But when Chhavi asked me how could she bring in tomorrow quickly, I knew I was going, ill health be damned. And here I am sitting and typing
- [Traveling with My Daughter is Wonderful](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traveling-daughter/) - Traveling with my daughter is so much fun. I should keep my fingers crossed as we still have to travel back tomorrow. So far the sun part has been greater than the tantrums but we have one more day to go. Chhavi and I have now traveled together quite a few times and it gets
- [Beautiful Fagu Himachal Pradesh, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/fagu-himachal-pradesh/) - I am a big mountain fan and I am blessed that I live in India, the home to the Himalayas. And if I want more there is always Nepal and Bhutan next door. However our 'main' hill stations like Shimla, Manali, Nainital etc. are extremely crowded, particularly over holidays and weekends. They are over constructed
- [When I Dropped My Wallet at Chail Palace](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dropped-my-wallet/) - Chhavi and I visited the Chail Palace on our way back from Fagu. Both of us were quite happy to potter around the huge lawn right next to the main premises. There was a toy train, a merry go round and a swing and you know what a treasure it is for a kid. However
- [But Why Do We Travel?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/why-do-we-travel/) - I know the answer to the question 'Why Do We Travel' is very individual. But let us explore it via what is in fashion about travel these days and see where it leads! One of the most common theme doing rounds seem to be that we travel to find ourself. Well since I never managed
- [A Friendly Football Game in the Neighborhood](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/friendly-football-game/) - Yesterday I took my camera to the park as I wanted to click flowers in the bloom. However, a friendly football game started taking shape in front of my eyes. I call it the Kids vs. the Giant. Kids were represented by Chhavi and her friends and the giant is my nephew Sunil. As it
- [The Unique Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bank-of-thailand-museum-bangkok/) - I had the privilege to visit the Bank of Thailand Museum, Bangkok on one of my trips to Thailand. It is the first central bank of any country that I have gone near to! The buildings are impressive. I could not capture the main museum building but the whole complex is made of former palaces!
- [The Apple Blossom Fagu Review](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/apple-blossom-fagu-review/) - Both Chhavi and I were quite tired by the time we reached The Apple Blossom Fagu which is a HPTDC hotel. She perked up seeing snow on the side. I was happy that she found something to look forward to in spite of being tired. We spent three nights there and The Apple Blossom Fagu
- [The Beautiful Discover Thainess 2015 Event in Mumbai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/discover-thainess-2015/) - The Discover Thainess 2015 campaign was launched in Mumbai on February 25 by the tourism and sports minister of Thailand Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul. I was invited to attend this complete visual delight. I present you the same in pictures! The Tourism and Sports Minister of Thailand Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul The minister addressed the press conference and unveiled the
- [Visiting the Haji Ali Dargah in Mumbai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/haji-ali-dargah-mumbai/) - It all started with a visit of Nisha and her husband to my 28th floor room at the Palladium Hotel, Mumbai. We were there to attend 2015 Discover Thainess event. I had a room with the view. Over tea, they pointed out that the structure in the water was the famous Haji Ali Dargah. Now
- [Palladium Hotel Mumbai which is now St. Regis](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/palladium-hotel-mumbai/) - I recently stayed for one night at the Palladium Hotel, Mumbai (Now St. Regis) I was attending 2015 Discover Thainess an event which was held at the hotel itself. The rooms were booked for us by the Tourism Authority of Thailand. We were greeted by the staff at the ground floor. As most of us had very little
- [Chimping or No Chimping- That is the Question](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chimping-or-no-chimping/) - About a year ago I was not even aware what chimping was. Hence whether I did it or not was irrelevant. But now that I know, I also know that I am not a big offender. In fact I am probably on the other side of the equation, I hardly chimp. But if you have
- [The Joys of Bird Photography!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bird-photography/) - Before I bought a 75-300 zoom lens (and that was a long time ago) I was blissfully unaware of birds! I was of the opinion that there were no birds in Gurgaon. I could probably identify a sparrow even then but all that is a thing of past now. One day I was saying something
- [Of Holi and Other Festivals](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/holi/) - When I got back from work today my father complained about Chhavi saying she was playing with so much water, he had to change her clothes five times, literally. Now Chhavi and Nana are the best of the friends. Neither can find any fault with the other! So, I know she must have irritated the
- [The Bright Colors of Holi in Pictures!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/holi-pictures/) - After writing that lukewarm post on Holi yesterday, I did not sleep easy. I mean here was a rocking festival right at my doorsteps and all I could think of was catching up on sleep! To redeem myself a bit, I decided to play the photographer. I did play my mild Holi as well, which
- [Women's Day- Do I Really Need a Day?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/womens-day/) - You might have noticed that I usually remain silent on the various days, including the women's day. And I guess I am damned lucky to be able to afford to do so. At my home there would be no celebrations. My father won't bat an eyelid and my husband is away having a good time
- [An Ode to the Totally Amazing Adrak Wali Chai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/an-ode-to-chai/) - This is an ode to chai, not tea, not green tea nor anything else. If I would be more specific it is an ode to adrak wali chai, kullad wali chai (chai served in a small earthen mug), the desi chai! It is strange that up to my undergrad studies I kept away from tea
- [Chail is a Charming Hill Station in Himachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chail-himachal-pradesh/) - My first visit to Chail was way back in 2000 with Seshadri. While coming back from Fagu, we took a small detour again to Chail. This time it was with Chhavi and 15 years have passed in between! However, Chail retains its sleepy town ambience. I was able to see only two places, the Chail
- [Uncancel by Make My Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/uncancel-by-make-my-trip/) - We who love to travel, would never cancel a trip. But sometimes life just intervenes. I remember I had to cancel my trip to Bhutan because of a minor surgery of my husband. How I wish Uncancel by Make My Trip was around at that point of time! I got to know about it recently
- [Beautiful Sunset in the Backyard](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/backyard-sky/) - I am so addicted to doing the Sky Watch Friday posts that if I do not have sky pictures I try to create pictures of the beautiful backyard sky. There is one balcony in my home from where I can see the evening sky. It was a weekend and I had some time to spare.
- [Spring is in the Air!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/spring-is-in-the-air/) - By the sheer numbers of flowers that I see around me I can safely declare that spring is in the air. But this time it is a strange spring. Monsoon has got mixed with it somehow. I have never seen so much rains in March in recent times. At one point many flowers bowed down
- [Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace, Phetchaburi, Thailand- Off the Beaten Track!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/phra-nakhon-khiri-palace-phetchaburi-thailand/) - I could feel that I was in a palace complex just by looking at the souvenir shops and the cable car lobby. On my, let me count, the third trip to Thailand (and which was not the last) I visited the Phra Nakhon Khiri Palace in Phetchaburi. The palace was the last stop on this trip. As
- [The Beautiful Amari Hua Hin Hotel, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/amari-hua-hin-thailand-review/) - When I went to Hua Hin (Thailand) I stayed at Amari Hua Hin. Even though it has been a while since the trip, I still remember the place fondly. We had already been in Bangkok for a few nights and I somehow managed to tire out myself completely. So when I saw the façade of
- [Slow Down](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/slow-down-photography/) - They say one of the best advices in photography is to 'slow down'. I somehow feel it is an advice that I would do well to heed in life as well. It is one of those days when everything feels just like a mad rush. But then I will restrict myself to photography thoughts only.
- [Do You Count the Number of Countries You Have Visited?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/do-you-count-the-number-of-countries-you-have-visited/) - I wish I was above the number game but I do count the countries that I have visited till date! The number is low, just sixteen excluding India. I say it is low because I actually want to visit well, everywhere! I was strangely fascinated by foreign lands from an early age. When The Great
- [The Beautiful Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ramada-plaza-menam-riverside-bangkok/) - Staying by the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok is a beautiful thing to do. I have had that opportunity when I stayed with Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside. Most of the expensive and iconic hotels are by the side of the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok. Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside is a five star property. I had
- [The Beautiful Evening Sky](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/evening-sky/) - I quite enjoy doing the sky watch posts. I was thinking about what to post yesterday and I realized there was no sky pictures left that were worth posting from my previous trips. At times like these I rummage my old folders quite thoroughly and I usually find something. But today I picked up my
- [Camping Adventure by the River Ganges with Chhavi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mhe-beach-camp/) - 'Whenever I am asked, "How was your vacation?" I have a fixed reply, "Holidays are always good." But camping by the Ganges with Chhavi was better than good! We were staying at the MHE Beach Camp. As the kid is still small she was underage for rafting. So, the number one attraction on the Ganges was
- [Things to do in Kashmir](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/things-to-do-in-kashmir/) - I have been lucky to visit Kashmir three times and I find it incredibly beautiful. As the season moves to summer vacation time you might be looking for a trip to Kashmir. I have out forth a list to things to do in Kashmir. I hope you will enjoy it. And I sincerely hope that another
- [Where My Travels Took Me till March 2015](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-roundup-march-2015/) - Time goes by so quickly, it feels like not so long ago when I was writing my new year post. And the first quarter of the 2015 is already over. It has been very mixed 3 months for me. The months have been more painful for the number of trips I ended up saying say no
- [The Tranquil Bull's Retreat, Shivpuri](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bulls-retreat-shivpuri/) - If you would ask me I would stay in a camp any day over a retreat. But Chhavi had different ideas. She had a great time at the MHE Beach Camp but she didn't like the nights as the camp has no electricity. I understand that as the camp is in the Rajaji National Park
- [A Chance Encounter with a Blind Passenger on Delhi Metro](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/blind-passenger-delhi-metro/) - This long weekend I am staying at my sister's place. The chance encounter I am referring to, happened in the Delhi Metro. I was boarding it from MG Road station. I hardly ever get into a scuffle for a seat but then I am also human. Today I got into one such scuffle and being
- [The Beautiful Sky Photographs- The Travel Collection](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-collection/) - For this sky watch I am presenting the travel collection of skies from my trips so far in 2015. I got a few nice shots in each trip. I hope on my next one (yes it is in the offing), I will get a bonanza of sky pictures! The image above is from Kareri Village
- [Delhi Metro- The Tale of a Child who Walked Away!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/delhi-metro/) - However, much time I spend at my sister's place, it always feels way too less. I was particularly tired today and I was not looking forward to the more than two hour Delhi Metro journey back home. As usual in my zombie mode, I crossed the barrier at the Vaishali Metro Station. I had a
- [The Story of Tublu by Jahid Akhtar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/story-tublu-jahid-akhtar/) - My love for books is older than my love for travel. But with Chhavi around reading has gone down. So when I got Story of Tublu: An Amazing Journey Called Life from Jahid Akhtar I was not sure how long I would take to finish it. I took it on my trip to Shivpuri and
- [Women in Leadership- The Indian Travel Industry](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/women-leadership-indian-travel-industry/) - I have met many outstanding women through my travels but two of them really stand out. They are Amrit Matharu and Sangita S. Mani. Amrit is an adventure instructor with the Camp Peach Valley, Rajgarh and Sangita is a naturalist with Taj Safari. Both hold jobs where not too many women have even ventured. I
- [Beautiful Skies from my Various Trips to Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thailand-skies-beautiful/) - I am writing this post in a hurry because later tonight I fly out to my favorite country again. I am going to Thailand to attend Songkran, the water festival associated with the Thai New Year. I am super excited. This is my 5th trip to Thailand and I am really grateful to TAT New
- [Celebrating Songkran in Amazing Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/songkran-thailand/) - People of Thailand celebrate Songkran to usher in the Thai New year. It falls in the month of April. The traditional celebration is a family affair where the entire family gathers together to pay the respect to the elders. In doing so they would put a fragrant paste on their hands and sprinkle water. The
- [How to Photograph the Songkran Festival?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/photograph-songkran-thailand/) - When I was invited by TAT New Delhi to attend the Thai New year celebrations my first concern was how to photograph to Songkran? I mean it is a water festival and my camera doesn't mix well with it. It was totally not acceptable to me that I would attend the festival without clicking pictures.
- [An Epic Adventure with Flying Squirrels, Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flying-squirrels-chiang-mai-thailand/) - When I heard that we were taking a 45 minute drive out of Chiang Mai (Thailand) to experience a zipline, I was not too sure what we were up to. I have done ziplines before. I agree they are a lot of fun while they last, which is often less than a minute. I was
- [The Amazing Wat Phra That at Doi Suthep, Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/wat-phra-that-doi-suthep-chiang-mai-thailand/) - Even my sleep deprived eyes could see that I was in the middle of grand splendor at the Wat Phra That Temple Doi Suthep in Chiang Mai, Thailand. I can't fall asleep on planes and I can't feel fresh without sleep, hence the first day of a trip is usually tough for me. I visited
- [Travel during Indian School Summer Vacations](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-summer-vacations/) - It is that time of the year again when a lot of people will plan to travel. After all it would be summer vacation time soon! Destinations would be discussed and debated, mountain vs sea debates will flare up. Plans for finding cheap flights and lowend tickets would be afoot in many households. For many
- [Counting the Beautiful Countries I Visited- Part 2](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/countries-i-visited-travel/) - In the last post I counted the first five countries I visited. It is time to count the next five countries out of the total 16 that I have visited till now. The countries I saw next are Malaysia, Nepal, Sri Lanka, South Africa and Thailand. So, this post in second in the series of the
- [Beautiful Countries I Traveled to- The Last Part](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/countries-traveled/) - A while ago, I started country counting. My tally stands at just sixteen, or maybe I should say sweet sixteen. So I round up the tally with some of the beautiful skies I captured in the last six of them. You can see the first ten countries here and here. So this completes the list
- [The Beautiful Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bai-orchid-butterfly-farm-chiang-mai-thailand/) - We made an unscheduled stop at the Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm Chiang Mai in Thailand and I am glad we did. When I went in there were a lot of orchids in bloom. There were quite a few butterflies in the enclosure too. I would any given day see the butterflies in the wild
- [The Devastating Nepal Earthquake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/nepal-earthquake/) - I visited Nepal twice in 2012 and 2013 and I simply fell in love with the tiny nation. It feels like my other home. Like so many others my trips to Nepal have been for trekking- Everest Base Camp in 2012 and Annapurna Circuit in 2013. I was able to complete the EBC trek and
- [The Gorgeous Orchids from Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/orchids-chiang-mai-thailand/) - I am a huge fan of flowers. So, when we made an unscheduled stop at Bai Orchid and Butterfly Farm in Chiang Mai, Thailand, I knew I was in for some good times. I did the butterfly post separately. It is now time to do the orchid post. As I said in the butterfly post
- [My Love for Window Seats](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/love-window-seats/) - When it comes to aeroplanes I think the world can be divided into window lovers and aisle lovers. And no one loves the middle seats. If you wish to confirm this argument skip doing the web check in and see which seats you get on a full flight. All windows and aisles would be gone
- [The Vibrant Goa Coconut and Cashew Festival 2015](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/goa-coconut-cashew-festival-2015/) - Where do you find good food, good music and handicrafts at one place? It is the Goa Coconut and Cashew Festival 2015 which is going on till 3rd May, 2015. I attended the first two days of the festival that started on 29th April. The venue is the Campal grounds. Before the start of the
- [Inside a Cashew Processing Factory in Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cashew-processing-factory-goa/) - When you see cashew nuts what do you think? That they make for excellent snacks? That you can not eat the whole plate even if you wish to? That the kaju bafri (an Indian cashew nut dessert) tastes sinfully awesome? I too thought about cashew on similar lines, till I visited a cashew processing factory
- [The Beautiful Sunset at Miramar Beach, Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunset-miramar-beach/) - I fret a lot if I suspect that nature would come out all guns blazing at a sunset and I am stuck somewhere while the grand display is on. While I was in Goa I was staying right by the Miramar Beach, at GTDC's Miramar Residency. I theoretically had two evenings to enjoy the sunset. On
- [The Charming Night Market at Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/night-market-chiang-mai-thailand/) - I have always declared that I am not much into shopping. I have to qualify that statement now. I am not much into shopping unless I am in Thailand! It is a delight to shop there, be it in malls or at local markets. The night market at Chiang Mai was no different. It is
- [The Beautiful Houses of Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beautiful-houses-goa/) - I have now been to Goa three times. The first was way back in 2002 when we trekked with YHAI through Goa including Dudhsagar Waterfalls. That was the first trek for my two nephews. The second time I went in 2012, it was a college trip and we stayed in North Goa. This third time
- [Chandravati from Sai Vishram Beach Resort- The Water Baby](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chandravati-sai-vishram-beach-resort/) - Meet Chandravati from Sai Vishram Beach Resort- the water baby, the talk of the town! My first interaction with Chandravati happened at Sai Vishram Beach Resort, Byndoor. She was driving the Jet Ski that took us to the sea on our banana boat ride. After a small bump in the beginning, it was a thrilling
- [Balkatmane- An Amazing Heritage Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/balkatmane-heritage-spa/) - As I got a glimpse of Balkatmane, A Heritage Spa in the Beloor Village of Karnataka, I was sold on it. The setting was quiet, the house so beautiful that I immediately felt at peace! As I removed my slippers outside and walked in barefoot, I wish I had more time to spend at the
- [The Beautiful Sunset at Sai Vishram Beach Resort, Byndoor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunset-sai-vishram-beach-resort-byndoor/) - I am more partial to sunsets than sunrises! At sunset I am almost always awake, however, it takes such an effort to drag myself out of the bed at a sunrise! It is so natural to be biased towards sunsets then! I was lucky to witness a beautiful sunset at Sai Vishram Beach Resort on
- [Dear Earth Products](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dear-earth-products/) - Update (25 May 2025) I can't find the company or its products on line anymore. You would hardly ever see me talking about anything but travel on this blog. I make exception for books but that is about it! So when I was contacted by Dear Earth about their range of soaps, face wash and
- [Camping/RV/Caravan/Denali Holiday with Sai Vishram](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/camping-rv-caravan-denali-holiday-sai-vishram/) - When I saw the camping trailer and the location of the Harangi Backwaters near Kushal Nagar, Karnataka, I immediately forgot how tired I was! We started at 6.30 am from Balkatmane Spa but here I was all my tiredness completely forgotten! I was excited about my camping holiday with Sai Vishram. I was behaving like a school girl when
- [Seven Things to do in Beautiful Koh Lanta, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/koh-lanta-thailand/) - Koh in Thai means 'island'. Lanta is a beautiful island in the Krabi Province. I would recommend both Krabi and Koh Lanta highly for a vacation. The beaches are divine and the crowd is not that thick! I also feel not many Indians go there, which is a pity! Let me take you through my
- [Of Lunch and Conversations at Bawarchi, Intercontinental, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/lunch-bawarchi-intercontinental-bangkok/) - When I travel I usually eat local food. I am a vegetarian but I do not hanker over Indian food while I am traveling. heck I like to travel so much that I could eat just bread and butter and never complain as long I get to see new places or even revisit old ones.
- [The Wonderful Aroma Therapy Massage at the Bhawa Spa, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bhawa-spa-bangkok/) - It is raining spas on Travel Tales from India these days. I have been to three spas in last two months and by my standards that is lot. When I was in Thailand (on invitation from TAT New Delhi) I visited the Bhawa Spa, Bangkok. I wonder how they do it, but the ambiance itself
- [That Aimless Walk at Harangi Backwaters](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/walk-harangi-backwaters/) - I have said it often, I love to walk, all kinds of walks, but more than anything else, the aimless walk. The evening I went walking around Harangi backwaters (Kushal Nagar, Coorg, Karnataka) sky provided enough drama for me to keep me happy. The Overcast Sky To begin with the sky was overcast. However my
- [The Beautiful Umbrellas of Chiang Mai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/umbrellas-chiang-mai/) - I took notice of the beautiful Thai umbrellas from my early trips to Thailand. Chiang Mai was the place where I acquired a closer acquaintance with them. We visited the Bo Sang Handicraft Center on the San Kamphaeng Road just a little outside Chiang Mai. So come along with me and discover (or rediscover) the
- [The Good Food Post from Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/food-post-goa/) - After traveling twice with food bloggers on trips to Jaipur and Goa, I am slowly noticing the good food. Otherwise more than 10 years of hostel food simply killed all my taste buds. After almost ten years of travel, I am trying to revive it. Goa is known for its seafood but I am a
- [The Amazing Sai Vishram Beach Resort, Byndoor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sai-vishram-beach-resort-byndoor/) - When I realized at the Delhi Airport that the Air India aircraft that was supposed to fly from Delhi to Mangalore was not cleared by the maintenance, I was worried about my trip. However after two hours of delay they found another aircraft to take us to Mangalore. And that is how I had a
- [Five Offbeat Stays Where I Would Like to Spend a Day!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/five-offbeat-stays/) - When I was invited to take a look at the website MyIndianStay.com I was not sure what to expect. By now I have spent a few hours on the site and I have to say I quite like the prices they quote! At that prices I am game to try out a few properties soon!
- [The Last Working Friday!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/last-working-friday/) - Or in other words I quit my job and today is my last working day. It was not entirely planned but when things became such that quitting looked like an option, it looked increasingly attractive. I would walk past this sign without ever noticing it for the past one year. But now that I am
- [Frankincense- Carrying Home a Bit of Oman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/frankincense-oman/) - A day before the Oman Indian Roadshow 2015 I got a call from their office. Dency, the lady at the other end told me, "I want you to see how much Oman has to offer, and change the perception that it is just a desert." After attending the show yesterday night at the Hyatt Regency,
- [The Beautiful Whole Earth Restaurant at Chiang Mai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/whole-earth-chiang-mai/) - For me the first day of a trip is usually the most tiring. There is one single reason which contributes to it, my habit of not sleeping a wink on International flights. As I hardly used to get time to watch movies, I would watch back to back movies in international flights and arrive quite
- [The Comfortable Sai Vishram Business Hotel Bangalore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sai-vishram-business-hotel-bangalore/) - I spent one night at Sai Vishram Business Hotel Bangalore in the Bommasandra Industrial Estate. I was not sure how will it go but I had a lot of fun t the business hotel as well. Actually many families were staying there. As it is a business hotel I expected a gym and a swimming
- [The Beautiful Asiatique the Riverfront, Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/asiatique-riverfront-bangkok/) - As I was staying at the Ramada Plaza Menam Riverside in Bangkok, the Asiatique was a short walk away. I spent two nights walking around the place and I quite liked it. This was my second stay at Ramada Plaza but I could not go to The Asiatique on the first visit. On that trip we
- [Luxury Villas in Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/luxury-villas-goa/) - Goa, it evokes so many emotions, from beach to heritage and everything in between. On my recent trip I had some off beat experiences like visiting a cashew processing factory which gave me a new appreciation about something which I otherwise took so much for granted. But when it comes to my stays in Goa
- [Bangkok Canal Tour- A Fun Activity in Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bangkok-canal-tour/) - Doing a Bangkok Canal Tour is popular with tourists. A canal is called 'khlong' in the local language. I went on a tour called Khlong Bang Luang. My guide for the day told us there are many routes on the canals. She added that doing a canal tour is mostly a tourist things. Locals seldom
- [My Thoughts on the World Environment Day](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/world-environment-day/) - I feel every day is environment day. But then 5th June is dedicated as the world environment day. As a person I feel I do very little. But then whatever little I do, I am going to talk about it. But what worries me more is that I do not know what more can I
- [Bathtubs are My Guilty Pleasure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bathtub-guilty-pleasure/) - A lingering hot soak in a bathtub is my guilty pleasure. It is possible only when I travel because at home we do not have a bath tub. Let me rephrase it, we are the kind of people who grew up in homes without bathtubs. Hence it is the norm for us, we do not
- [Have You Visited the Beautiful Chandratal in Spiti?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visit-chandratal-spiti/) - If you have visited Chandratal in Spiti, you could stop reading now. If you are yet to visit the region, what are you waiting for? Ladakh has now become very popular with tourists. Spiti is equally beautiful and less crowded. I find the terrain very similar at both the places. But there is one crucial
- [The Amazing Dinner experience at Khum Khantoke in Chiang Mai, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/khum-khantoke-chiang-mai-thailand/) - Khum Khantoke in Chiang Mai is a popular restaurant serving the traditional Lanna dinner along with a vibrant cultural show. Khum means a wooden pavilion and Khantoke is a circular plate which contains many dishes. Traditional khantoke is served while the guests are sitting on the mats on ground! Modern ones can be served on
- [In Praise of the Food Chain Haldiram](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/haldiram/) - Now that I have started thinking about food, I realized I actually quite enjoy going to Haldiram. There are two locations which I frequent. I go to the one in the MGF Mall, Gurgaon and the other being Shipra Mall in Ghaziabad. One is close to my home, the other is close to my sister's
- [10 Years of Travel Blogging](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ten-years-travel-blogging/) - I started blogging a long time back, on 10th June, 2005. At that time I was between two jobs. I had a month before I would join another. I was sitting at my sister's home and they forced me to start a blog. OK they didn't actually force me but then they gave me no
- [Culturally Sensitive Travel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/culturally-sensitive-travel/) - Globalization vs. localization has been an never ending debate. Some believe that the whole world is becoming more and more alike, akin to a global village. It is said that increase in trade and travel will lead to even more homogeneity. And yet many believe and customs and culture still remain as distinct as ever
- [Majestic Himalayan Sky](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/majestic-himalayan-sky/) - There is everything about the Himalayas that attracts me towards them! I am lucky that I have been to Nepal, Bhutan and of course explored the Indian Himalayas as well. Trekking is my favorite way to see the grand mountain range. But I am always happy to be there! And the Himalayan sky paint a
- [Performing Animals- What to Do as a Tourist?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/performing-animals/) - First off I use the words traveler and tourist interchangeably, so take your pick. In our travels we sometimes come across a situation where we end up interacting with performing animals. I have to admit I became conscious of the issue only gradually! I derive a lot of pleasure from visiting national parks. I have
- [Staying in Beautiful Hotel Suites- My Experiences](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/staying-hotel-suite-experiences/) - It is not every day that I end up staying in hotel suites. If I count it would be actually in single digit. But my three most cherished experiences stand out due to opulence and practicality! The first experience that comes to my mind was staying in the Levi Spirit Villa (picture above) in Lapland,
- [Adventure Travel Insurance- Practical Tips](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/adventure-travel-insurance/) - Even though I never had to use my travel insurance while traveling abroad, I have realized the importance of knowing what is covered and what is not. Adventure travel insurance is different from normal travel insurance! And I learned it at my cost! When I was trekking to the Everest Base Camp, in Nepal I
- [Are you Traveling to Jordan?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traveling-jordan/) - If you are looking for reasons to go to Jordan, I will give you five of my best experiences. 5. The Biblical Sites Jordan is popular with Christians for the biblical sites. Mt Nebo, Madaba, Bethany Beyond the Jordan, all have deep significance for Christianity. 4. Fabulous Amman Amman is the capital city. I found
- [Life Insurance is for Everyone](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/life-insurance-everyone/) - Life insurance is something we don't think about much. It is a policy which is tucked away in some remote corner of the house. Many a times it is accompanied by a fear based message. After doing an exercise with Exide Life Insurance I realized that I hardly dream about anything else but travel! My
- [The Beautiful Beach Collection from My Travels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-beach-collection/) - It is Sky Watch Friday again! Or there are 40 minutes left of it actually! The day went in a whirl. One thing is certain, I do not like to pack. We are leaving for a short mountain trip tomorrow and as usual nothing is packed. But then we are going in the evening. So
- [And we are Off to Camping in Manali](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/off-camping/) - We are off to camping near Manali, Chhavi and I with my neighbor and her daughter. Seshadri is already out trekking with his friends, he is doing a tough trek. My niece Vasu was also supposed to come, but she backed off, saying she is missing her parents! Finally the packing is all done. I
- [The Journey to Manali](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/journey-manali/) - The journey to Manali may be a little tedious but nothing extraordinary. We started from home at 4.00 pm from Gurgaon for Vidhan Sabha metro station. Chhavi, my neighbor, her daughter and I were traveling to Manali from Delhi. I usually book tickets on Manali Mail but I could not get any tickets this time.
- [Trekking with my Daughter is Amazing!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/trekking-with-my-daughter/) - So many emotions that run through my heart when I think of my recent trek with Chhavi. We trekked up to Jamadi in Himachal Pradesh. It is not the first trek that I did with her. In fact, we took her on treks when she would go up on a pony. This was the first
- [Five Reasons why I Buy Travel Insurance](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/five-reasons-why-i-buy-travel-insurance/) - I am extremely lucky that in my 25 trips abroad I never really have faced any major travel crisis! And if you thought I have forgotten counting because I told you sometime back that I have visited only 16 countries then that is not true. I have visited a few as much as 5 times,
- [A Thank You Note to Our Trekking Guides](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thank-you-note-trekking-guides/) - How is it possible that two women and two children go on a trek in Himachal Pradesh and come back to tell the happy tale? It is because of our incredible guide, Rama Kant Sharma and his team. I consider Himachal Pradesh safe for solo woman travel but I will think a hundred times before
- [23 Tips for First Time Trekkers in the Indian Himalayas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/23-tips-for-first-time-trekkers-indian-himalayas/) - I first went on a trek in 2002 and how green I was! I trekked with Seshadri (my husband) to Sar Pass in Himachal Pradesh. He had been on a few treks in college itself. The stories he used to tell were enough to put anyone off trekking for ever! Once they were lost in
- [In Conversation with RJ Alisha at Radio One 94.3 FM](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/conversation-rj-alisha-radio-one-94-3-fm/) - When I met RJ Alisha, I asked her "How did you find me, because we don't know each-other?" She replied, "We searched a lot about travel bloggers and discovered you!" And that is how I appeared on the Sunday Brunch of Radio One 94.3 FM. I was not sure when the program would be on
- [15 Things I Loved about Kumarakom Lake Resort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kumarakom-lake-resort-reviews/) - When I was leaving the Kumarakom Lake Resort, I told Sanjay, "thank you for such a wonderful holiday, it was so beautiful, it was almost unreal!" Since then I have been wondering why I enjoyed my stay so much! I actually closed my eyes and the reasons started popping up one by one. I wrote then
- [ASUS Zenfone 2 is a Good Phone](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/asus-zenfone-2/) - There is a special reason why I am excited by the launch of ASUS Zenfone 2 even though I rarely wax eloquent about gadgets. ASUS Zenfone is the first smartphone that my father used and he is still using it. And he is 70 plus. Initially he resisted smartphones with all his might. So we
- [Learning about Airline Food with Chef Sanjeev Kapoor and Singapore Airlines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/airline-food/) - I get all a flutter when I am invited to food events. For my life, I can't get that whiff of cinnamon in the dish nor can I taste the delicate flavor of pine nuts! I also do not pretend otherwise. But when Singapore Airlines invited me for their event Shahi Thali I decided to
- [The Wonderful Chandni Chowk Photowalk: Exploring the Good Food](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chandni-chowk-photowalk/) - When I woke up 15 minutes before the alarm would go, at 5.45 am, I had a great temptation to just turn the other way and go back to sleep again. However, I made it to the metro, only to yawn continuously all through the journey. In spite of living in NCR for a long
- [The Amazing Houseboat Lunch Cruise with Kumarakom Lake Resort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/houseboat-lunch-cruise-with-kumarakom-lake-resort/) - As I entered the one bedroom houseboat of Kumarakom Lake Resort, I knew the deck was going to be my favorite place. The bed room was air-conditioned, the dining area was air-conditioned but the deck was weather conditioned! And as I said before, I had the whole houseboat to myself with a three member crew.
- [#AbHarWishHogiPoori with Flipkart](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/abharwishhogipoori-with-flipkart/) - #AbHarWishHogiPoori with Flipkart video is such a cute one. To me the gardening bit holds the maximum appeal. However, that set me thinking about a wish I would like to fulfill. But before I can tell that to you I have to tell you a story. I have two nephews Brat 1 and Brat 2
- [The Beauty of Small Things](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beauty-small-things/) - When I go on trekking I am taken in my things on large scale. We end up camping in places which are often the size of many football fields! I am so used to leading a cramped lifestyle in the city life. You practically rub shoulders with someone else all the time! So when I
- [An Amazing Canoe Ride in the Vembanad Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/canoe-ride-vembanad-lake/) - I am not a morning person! And the canoe ride started at 7.30 am. That meant I had to get up at 6.45 at least. I don't take much time to get ready anyway. When I turned up at the reception of the Kumarakom Lake Resort, they took pity on me and told me to
- [Travels in the Year of Unusual!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travels-year-unusual/) - It has been a while since I quit my job! The year seems unusually long! It feels like another era when I went to Chhattisgarh, the first trip of this year! How do I feel? It is too early to say really, but I have been having a blast! And I forgot to update on
- [Walking through the Narrow Lanes of Chandni Chowk II](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/walking-through-chandni-chowk/) - I went on a photowalk through Chandni Chowk recently. It left me with thoroughly mixed feelings. On one hand it offered good food and a peek into the past. But there were so many people who were living on the streets. Some of them quite old too. I wonder what got them there in life.
- [Kayak, Canoe or a Houseboat- Which One to Choose?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kayak-canoe-houseboat/) - I have now been on a houseboat, canoe and kayak in the Kerala's backwaters. While all are fun ways to explore the backwaters, each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages. In this post I am going to compare all the three modes of exploring the backwaters in the God's Own Country. Even though
- [That Love Hate Relationship with Indian Railways](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/indian-railways-love-hate/) - I actually have a very close association with the Indian Railways. My father used to work and retired from Indian Railways as a Chief Signal Engineer! So, my childhood was spent in a huge railway house in a small town in UP. It was full of mango, litchi and guava trees. And it goes without
- [The Best Advice is the One that Works for You!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/best-advice/) - I will say the most relevant thing first, the best advice is the one that works for you, period. I will take this even further and say the best advice is that you figured out on your own and then went ahead to make it work for you. If success was ‘N step linear formula’
- [The Beautiful Sunset Cruise at Kumarakom Lake Resort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunset-cruise-kumarakom-lake-resort/) - Everyday at five thirty in the evening there would be a great bustle around the Kumarakom Lake Resort. After a leisurely tea, it would be time to board the sunset cruise boat which left at the appointed time. A kid would stand say, "Don't go daddy is coming." Someone else would request to wait as
- [The Sage Tries the Cleartrip App](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cleartrip-app-review/) - The Sage was peering hard at her mobile screen. The Brat walked in and asked what was puzzling her. The Sage replied that she was trying to use the Cleartrip App. So this is the conversation that followed. The Brat: See you use Android, so go to Play Store and download the app you wish
- [The Singapore Airlines Business Class Experience Was Amazing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/review-singapore-airlines-business-class/) - This year I have taken many flights. Last year I took even more flights. I know the drill, more so at T3 or 1D in Delhi, my home base. I can do it on auto-pilot, I don't need to think much. So, I stood in line of the Singapore Airline counter this Monday and waited
- [The Silk Air Business Class Experience was Amazing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/silk-air-business-class/) - Update: The Silk Air Routes are now operated by Singapore Airlines and Scoot. After watching movies all night on the Singapore Airlines flight, sleep was the natural outcome. I boarded the Silk Air Business Class flight from Changi, Singapore to Kota Kinabalu in Sabah, Malaysia. To begin with I didn't had a window seat. But
- [My Lastest Minute Holiday Ever](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/last-minute-holiday-india/) - It was the winter of 2014. The month was January and I was looking forward to an International FAM. It was a wellness FAM with lots of Spa thrown in. That was the time when I used to work full time in addition to blogging. My leaves were worth in gold, maybe diamonds! And then
- [Beautiful Postcards from Lahaul and Spiti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/postcards-from-lahaul-and-spiti/) - Everyone should visit Lahaul and Spiti once in their lifetimes. It was my third third trip to the region. I went in 2007 when we trekked through the region and then more recently to Chandratal in 2014. I say that one trip per year to Spiti is a must! I hope you will enjoy my
- [The Exciting Run through the Coral Flyer Zipline in Kota Kinabalu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/coral-flyer-zipline-kota-kinabalu/) - The day we were supposed to go to Sapi Island it rained in Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. I love beaches (after mountains) and I was disappointed. However, the visit to the Mari Mari Cultural Village which we did in lieu turned out to be wonderful! Our guide John Prudente called the Coral Flyer Zipline in the afternoon
- [Fun and Enriching Experiences at the Mari Mari Cultural Village, Sabah](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mari-mari-cultural-village-sabah/) - When I saw Mari Mari Cultural Village on my Sabah itinerary I was curious about the experience. Would it be a tourist trap? I went in expecting it to be one, but I came back pleasantly surprised. We arrived at the Mari Mari Cultural Village for the morning slot. It was raining. We were a
- [The Beautiful Kota Kinabalu City, Malaysia in Pictures](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kota-kinabalu-pictures/) - I will always associate Kota Kinabalu with rains, OK may be not always, but surely till the next trip. Due to the rains we could not go island hopping on our schedule. But that gave us half a day to explore the landmarks of the city which was fun. In this post I show you
- [Why I Love to Transit via Changi Airport, Singapore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/why-i-love-to-transit-via-changi-airport-singapore/) - I love to transit via Changi Airport in Singapore. Particularly if it is a long transit, I definitely want it to be via a happening airport like Chnagi. If you are at Changi there are many things to do. To make the most of the experience just download the iChangi App and get started. If
- [My Wonderful Stay at the Hyatt Regency Kota Kinabalu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hyatt-regency-kota-kinabalu/) - Hyatt Regency Kota Kinabalu (KK) was the first hotel I stayed in Sabah, Malaysia. I spent two peaceful nights at the hotel. I visited KK on Silk Air FAM trip in collaboration with Sabah Tourism Board. The airport is very close to the city of KK. Hyatt regency was hardly a 15 minute drive. Hyatt Regency
- [Emirates- Consistently Good!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/emirates/) - I have taken three flights overall with Emirates. The first one was a long time back when I was traveling to Athens to attend an academic conference. The second and the third flights were to Manchester related to my work. So while the first flight was Delhi–Dubai–Athens, the other flights were Delhi-Dubai-Manchester and back. All
- [Le Meridien, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia is Amazing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/le-meridien-kota-kinabalu-malaysia/) - I stayed only for one night at Le Meridien Kota Kinalabu in the Sabah region of Malaysia, whereas I would have liked to stay more. The hotel is an old one, but it went through a renovation process recently. Here is an account of my extremely short stay with them. Check-In The check in at
- [The Gorgeous Spiti Valley in Himachal Pradesh, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-gorgeous-spiti-valley/) - To me gorgeous skies and Spiti Valley are synonymous. I first ventured there in the year 2007. My husband, my nephew and I trekked from Langza to Dhankar. I was an Assistant Professor at that time. Then came a lull of seven years. I went to Chandratal last year and I was a professor! Then
- [Ten Things to Know Before you Travel to Spiti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ten-things-to-know-before-you-travel-to-spiti/) - Looking at your comments on my previous posts, a lot more people seem to be willing to travel to Spiti, Himachal Pradesh. To make your journey more comfortable here are ten things to know before you travel to Spiti. It might provide some food for thought as well! Prepare for High Altitude Kaza the district
- [The Wonderful ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe with 13 MP Main Camera](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/asus-zenfone-2-deluxe/) - I recently used the ASUS ZenFone 2 Deluxe for a period of one week. There was a time when I didn't use smart phones or camera phones. And now I can't think of a phone without thinking of it as smart and its camera! This post is bout my experiences of using the phone and
- [Food Walk in Chandni Chowk, Old Delhi with Delhipedia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/food-walk-chandni-chowk-old-delhi/) - In spite of living for a long time in NCR I have hardly explored Old Delhi. So when I saw an invitation from Delhipedia for a food walk in Chandni Chowk I accepted it without hesitation. It was an afternoon walk. I was so excited about it that I didn’t even consider the weather. But
- [The Sage and the Brat Discuss Weddings in Sabah](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/weddings-sabah/) - Once again it was the weekend. With the new job it meant that the brat was right around the corner. He had two days off instead of his usual one day! Hoping against hope the sage put her feet up. All she wanted to do was day dream about her trips. Soon enough there was
- [Diamox is Not a Substitute for Acclimatization](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/diamox-not-substitute/) - I am no expert on high altitude and high altitude sickness. It is commonly known as AMS or acute mountain sickness. But I am someone who loves going to the mountains. For me views are more important than gaining height. But as it is easy to gain height on treks these days, I have been
- [Everest Movie Review- Sensitive Portrayal of Tragedy On Mount Everest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-movie-review/) - It may surprise you a little that I am doing the Everest movie review. I watch movies infrequently and I hardly ever 'review' them, if I may call my random writing a review. But Everest is based on the tragedy that occurred on the mountain in 1996. And much before the movie was made I
- [Shatabdi Express Journeys with Indian Railway](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/shatabdi-express/) - There was a time when trains used to be my favorite mode of travel. I still like it but I would happily take a flight over a train if it is available. Among all the journeys that I end up embarking on trains by the Indian Railway, I prefer the Shatabdi Express experiences the best.
- [You Can Make Your Dreams Work by Shalini Umachandran](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/you-can-make-your-dreams-work-book-review/) - I recently finished reading You Can Make Your Dreams Work: Inspirational Stories of 15 Innovators by Shalini Umachandran. Shalini and I were together on the media trip to South Africa in 2013. We had a grand plan of driving through Botswana (or was it Tanzania) with another of our team member, I hope they still remembers
- [Luxury Travel and Me](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/luxury-travel-and-me/) - Ask me about luxury travel and I will go- nah me and luxury travel? I am not a luxury traveler. Recently I went to Kota Kinabalu with Silk Air and Sabah Tourism Board. I was showing my daughter some pictures of the beach and she asked, “so mama where is your tent?” And that is
- [Mother Daughter Day Out at Colorful Dilli Haat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mother-daughter-day-out-at-dilli-haat/) - Even before we started from home, Chhavi and I were bargaining hard with each-other. She wanted her hair braided right at the gate. I told her that she had to let me take pictures, including hers! The deals in place we headed to the metro station to go to Dilli Haat. It was the mother
- [Travel during the Durgapooja Holidays in India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pooja-holidays/) - I love the idea of travel but I dread it when I find out that everyone else is going to do it at the same time. And that time has to be the holiday time, the nearest one being the Pooja Holidays. Now it makes life easy if you wish to travel at a time
- [An Excellent Breakfast by the Stream with JW Marriott Mussoorie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/breakfast-by-stream-jw-marriott-mussoorie/) - As I was getting down to the stream near the Himalayan Adventure Institute I was happy to walk. There is something about the uneven mountain road, it immediately sets me at peace. I was completely engrossed in figuring out where to put my next feet for ten minutes or so! As I approached the end
- [The Nanda Devi Affair by Bill Aitken is an Excellent Book](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/nanda-devi-affair-bill-aitken/) - Moving around the tiny market known as Sister's Bazaar in Landour, I was busy buying jams at the famous Prakash and Co. I was in the area on invitation from JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa. On the trip I met Anil Purohit of Windy Skies after a gap of seven years. While
- [Diwali through the Years](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/diwali/) - Diwali is a festival that holds a special place in my heart. It is difficult to say what I used to like more as a kid- the sweets, the lights or the crackers. During the 1980s I was growing up in a small town in UP and Diwali meant an off from school for a
- [Enjoy an Unforgettable Stay at Jim Corbett Resorts](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/enjoy-an-unforgettable-stay-at-jim-corbett-resorts/) - When it comes to making time for vacations, many people turn to the sandy shores and surf-ready ocean waves of beaches for relaxation. Many others choose to delight in the thrills of bustling cities for excitement. Located in the Himalayan foothills, the Jim Corbett National Park is an excellent destination for those who desire to
- [Revisiting Dhankar after Eight years- Some Places Don’t Change Much](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dhankar-village-spiti/) - I consider Dhankar to be one of the most stunning places in the entire Spiti in Himachal Pradesh. I went there first in 2007 when Seshadri, Dilip and I were trekking in the region. We started our trek from Langza and ended at Dhankar. I was extremely thrilled to go back to Dhankar in 2015.
- [Singapore Airlines Premium Economy is Coming to India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/singapore-airlines-premium-economy-is-coming-to-india/) - Singapore Airlines Premium Economy Class is coming to India and soon. It will start operating from October 25, 2015 on Delhi and January 2, 2016 from Mumbai sector. Today they unveiled the new premium economy seats at the DLF Promenade in New Delhi. Tintin was one of the first people who got to check it
- [The Farm Lunch with JW Marriott Mussoorie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-farm-lunch-with-jw-marriott-mussoorie/) - JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort and Spa spoilt me solid with its specialty dining experiences. Before I could completely digest my breakfast by the stream, I was out to enjoy a farm lunch. The folks at JW Marriott grow a lot of organic stuff on their farm. And they can set a table for a
- [Come to Thailand with Byond, TAT and Me on a Women Only Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/thailand-women-only-trip/) - As I type this, I should be actually packing for the trip #6 to Thailand starts at 3.00 am on October 15, 2015. I am going to attend Tbex for the first time. I have been sponsored for the trip by TAT New Delhi. However, I am writing this post to talk about my trip
- [Beautiful Memories of Coorg](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beautiful-memories-of-coorg/) - I have beautiful memories of Coorg from both my trips, one way back in 2007 and the other as recent as April 2015. It also helped that I had excellent accommodation each time; first with Club Mahindra’s beautiful Coorg Resort in Madikeri, and then in a caravan at Kushalnagar. Here is why I remember Coorg
- [Five Reasons to Visit Amazing Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/five-reasons-to-visit-amazing-thailand/) - With my trip no. 6 to Thailand already in the planning phase, I am in a happy mood. Irrespective of what the weather experts say about the best time to visit Thailand, for me it’s a year-round destination! And why Thailand? Well, I can reel off reasons after reasons in favor of my favorite destination!
- [The Brat and the Sage Discuss Security Systems](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/godrej-safety-systems/) - The Brat and the Sage were lounging around the living room on a lazy Sunday afternoon. The Sage was excited as she was going to travel soon! The Brat asked her if she ever worried about the security of the home while she was away. Here is how the conversation went: The Brat: So when
- [Jabarkhet Nature Reserve Mussoorie is a Hidden Gem](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jabarkhet-nature-reserve-mussoorie/) - Jabarkhet Nature Reserve is a hidden gem of Mussoorie. I visited it on the walnut trail with JW Marriott Mussoorie. If you love to walk and if you enjoy nature Jaberkhet Nature Reserve is the place for you. They have a comprehensive official website where you can book your tickets online as well. They have driving
- [20 Unexpected Travel Expenses That Can Wreck Your Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/20-unexpected-travel-expenses-that-can-wreck-your-trip/) - For many, traveling is a way of life. You not only get to explore new destinations, cultures, and cuisines but, eventually, end up discovering a side of yourself that you never knew existed. But before you take the plunge, let’s take a look at some of the unexpected expenses that can catch you off-guard and
- [Family Adventure Holidays are So Much Fun](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/family-adventure-holidays-near-delhi/) - When it comes to family adventure holidays near Delhi we are spoiled for choices. We living in Delhi or National Capital Region (NCR) are just a hop away from Uttarakhand, Himachal Pradesh and Rajasthan, all hot beds for family friendly adventure vacations. When I say family it means my husband, my daughter and me. We
- [Cooking Exciting Vegetarian Food with Silom Thai Cooking School in Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cooking-vegetarian-food-silom-thai-cooking-school-bangkok/) - Cooking Thai food with Silom Thai Cooking School in Bangkok was the last thing I was doing at the end of a long trip. If I would be honest, I just wanted to eat dinner and crash. I had done Thai cooking before, I was not sure how exciting it was going to be, as
- [The Beautiful Bhatoli Village Near Mussoorie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bhatoli-village-near-mussoorie/) - What do you do after building a wonderful resort like JW Marriott Mussoorie? Well you go ahead and curate wonderful experiences. I was part of the exciting #walnuttrail designed by JW Marriott Mussorie. I visited Bhatoli Village near Mussoorie as a part of the trail. If you wish to see how off beat it is
- [What Nickname You will Choose if You got Another Chance](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/what-nickname-you-will-choose-if-you-got-another-chance/) - On more than one international trips, I have been acutely aware of the spelling of my name. It is Mridula Dwivedi. People get thoroughly stuck at Mr itself, we have never reached at the Dw bit ever! I have been nicknamed twice already. Hence the question- what nickname you will choose if you got another chance?
- [Doing the Amazing Walnut Trail with JW Marriott Mussoorie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jw-marriott-mussoorie-walnut-trail/) - I used to consider Mussoorie a mainstream destination. Don't get me wrong, I have nothing against mainstream destinations, it is the crowd they attract that I don't enjoy. But after experiencing the JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Trail I know how to do off beat things around Mussoorie! The trip happened in early October with the
- [#HarPalHappiness with ASUS](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/harpalhappiness-with-asus/) - The festive season is here, Diwali is just round the corner. It is almost synonymous with shopping, bonus, gifting, lights and sweets! The hot summer is the thing of past and the bitter cold is still not here. In other words, awesomeness is all around! We are a family where at any given time there
- [Photos from the Beautiful Pak Klong Talat Flower Market in Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/photo-feature-on-pak-klong-talat-the-flower-market-in-bangkok/) - This was my second visit to the beautiful 24 hour fresh flower market in Bangkok called Pak Klong Talat (also spelled Pak Khlong Talad). I absolutely loved the flower market, so I was delighted at the second chance! This time I also wanted to click people apart from the flowers! So here is a photo
- [The Baan Chansamut Homestay in Rayong Was Cozy](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/baan-chansamut-homestay-in-rayong/) - I got the first glimpse of my room at Baan Chansamut Homestay in Rayong late in the evening. I was sold out on it immediately. I had a large and clean room to myself. Other than a double bed, there was a bed in the loft. The room was air-conditioned. The bathroom was small but
- [Beautiful Tourist Attractions in Rayong, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tourist-attractions-in-rayong-thailand/) - I visited Rayong and Chanthaburi post TBEX Asia 2015 FAM trip in Thailand. I was invited by Tourism Authority of Thailand for this trip. I was biased towards Rayong before I went but post trip, it is difficult to pick up a favorite. I spent just one night in Rayong but I managed to visit
- [Beautiful Tourist Places in Chanthaburi Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tourist-places-chanthaburi-thailand/) - Even though I spent just one night in Chanthaburi I did a lot with my group. I was invited to Chanthaburi by Tourism Authority of Thailand as a post TBEX Asia 2015 FAM trip. I would love to spend more time both at Rayong and Chanthaburi, I did check out many tourist places in Chanthaburi
- [Parasailing for Kids in Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/parasailing-for-kids-in-goa/) - When we went on a family vacation, parasailing for kids in Goa was never on the agenda. But they managed to put it there soon and were done with it too! We finally managed to take a family vacation to South Goa this November. We all travel a lot, my husband does, so do I!
- [The Wat Benchamabophit or the Marble Temple at Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/discovering-thainess-at-wat-benchamabophit-the-marble-temple-at-bangkok/) - This was my seventh trip to Bangkok but first to Wat Benchamabophit the Marble Temple at Bangkok. I noticed the Italian marble walls only when the guide pointed it out. My attention was captured by the ornate roof of the temple! It is also known as the temple of the walking Buddha. People usually do Reclining
- [A Wonderful Holiday in South Goa with Kids](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/holiday-in-south-goa-with-kids/) - Holiday in South Goa with Kids was a fabulous experience! If you read this blog you know my kids are known as double trouble! Chhavi is my daughter and Vasu is my niece. Together they become double trouble. They have been to Hong Kong before Goa. While I was alone with them in Hong Kong,
- [Popular and Beautiful Island Tours in Krabi, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/popular-island-tours-krabi/) - Island hopping is the most popular activity in Krabi! There are two popular island tours in Krabi, the Phi Phi Island Tour and the Four Island Tour. I have now done both plus I have hopped over to Hong Island in a private speed boat. I love the beautiful islands of Krabi by the Andaman
- [A Beautiful Evening in Krabi, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/an-evening-in-krabi/) - It was a beautiful sunny day that we spent island hopping in Krabi. I should have been tired. But I was looking forward to an evening in Krabi. I wanted to go out and walk alone. The trouble with me and walking is that I have no sense of direction! So, I had to keep
- [Of Cruises, Dresses, Shopping and Tummies in Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/of-cruises-dresses-and-tummies-in-bangkok/) - Story I I started wearing dresses in my forties. I too busy to pay any attention to what I was wearing before that! Busy with what, that I don't know. It is not that I pay a lot of attention to what I wear even now! But when I entered my forties I decided I
- [Old Town Chanthaboon and the Waterfront in Chanthaburi, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/old-town-chanthaboon-waterfront-chanthaburi-thailand/) - One night is not enough in Chanthaburi. I was invited to Chanthaburi by Tourism Authority of Thailand on a post TBEX Asia 2015 FAM trip. We stayed in the Old Town Chanthaboon. It right by the Chanthaburi River. The town is supposed to be 300 years old, prominent in the time of King Narai (1665-1688).
- [The Amazing Sunset at Cavelossim Beach, Goa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunset-at-cavelossim-beach-goa/) - The sunset at Cavelossim Beach, Goa was special. It was beautiful because double trouble were on a holiday together. It was also the first family holiday we managed this year! We all love the beach and I am perennially on a look out for a sunsets. I could be on a look out for sunrise
- [An Ode to Kulhad Wali Chai in Indrapuram](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ode-kulhad-wali-chai/) - I have said this before, I am a tea lover. But if there is something better than chai it is kulhad wali chai. On a recent trip to Thailand a mate asked if I missed home food on my trips? I told her more than food I miss ghar ki chai! There is something about
- [Gangtok Offers an Exciting Experience for Adventurous Travelers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/gangtok-offers-an-exciting-experience-for-adventurous-travelers/) - Gangtok is India’s gateway to the Himalayan Mountains, and it is quickly becoming an industry leading and world class destination for adventurous Indian travelers who are looking to enjoy good food, great wilderness, pristine ecosystems and exquisite hiking. If you are planning and expedition to climb Sikkim’s Himalayan Mountain ranges, then you should consider these
- [Twitter, Facebook, Instagram - What Else do you Use?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/twitter-facebook-instagram-indiblogger-what-else-do-you-use/) - When I started blogging, in 2005, there was no Twitter, there was no Instagram. I resisted Facebook or a long time. Let me be honest, for a long time I was not one of those who would jump at a new platform. I have still not tried Snapchat. I just opened Reddit before I typed
- [FAQs for Visiting Andaman Islands in India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visiting-andaman-islands-india-faq/) - If you are a beach lover, you would love Andaman Islands. It is rich in history and culture too. What used to be Kala Pani, the worst prison term, the exile, it is a tourist paradise now. How times change! So here is a list of frequently asked questions or FAQs for visiting the Andaman Islands
- [Christmas Brunch with Black Dog USL](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/christmas-brunch-black-dog-usl/) - The Christmas Brunch with the Black Dog USL was my first brunch outside my home. I have had many a brunches but that would be because I got up too late on a weekend. Going out for a brunch to a restaurant was a first for me. And a cocktail based brunch was an absolute
- [Essentials to Pack on a Foreign Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/essentials-pack-foreign-trip/) - My approach to packing is far from ideal! Most of the times I am in denial about it! I delay it as much as I can. I subconsciously think that if I would not look at it, somehow packing would get done on its own. Unfortunately it never happens. But as I end up taking
- [Excellent Thai Food at Neung Roi Radisson Blu Plaza, Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/neung-roi-radisson-blu-plaza-delhi/) - I was recently invited to dine at Thai food restaurant- Neung Roi Radisson Blu Plaza in Delhi. After seven trips to Thailand it was a treat to eat good Thai food closer to home. So if you are craving for Thai food in Delhi/Gurgaon, you can check out Neung Roi at Radisson Mahipalpur! When I
- [Renewing Indian Passport at the Same Address via the Normal Route](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/renewing-indian-passport-same-address/) - This is my tale of renewing Indian passport at the same address. My passport evokes so many in emotions in me, particularly the second one which I got in 2009. My first passport was made at my college address in IIT Kanpur. It was not at all difficult to get it done in 1999. Then after
- [Six Months After I Quit My Job](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/six-months-after-i-quit-my-job/) - This has been an unusual year for me. So how does it feel six months after I quit my job? It is not easy to describe. At the start of the year I had no clue I would quit my job by May 2015! But it happened. Initially I didn't try to make any sense
- [Christmas Banter at the Imperial Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/christmas-banter-imperial-delhi/) - It is almost Christmas time and the atmosphere is festive all around me. I was invited a Christmas Banter at The Imperial Delhi. It was a pleasure to be a part of the festivities. The event was organized at the San Gimignano Restaurant. As usual I felt a bit jittery because it was a food event. Now that
- [FAM Trips for Travel Bloggers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/fam-trips-bloggers/) - On and often people ask me how do I get to go on many FAM trips for bloggers. And before you wonder FAM is a short form for familiarization. They are know by various other names like media trip, junket etc. There is a short answer to it and there is a long answer to
- [Indian Tourists, Are We Rude?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/indian-tourists-rude/) - Indian tourists, are we rude? I know it is better to stay away from generalizations but a few events in the past made me think about it; again and again. However, it started a long time ago, 2003 to be precise. And here I go, fasten your seat belts and enjoy the ride ... err
- [My 10 Best Travel Photos from 2015](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/my-10-best-travel-photos-2015/) - It is December, it is time to go down the memory lane. And pictures come first. I actually scrolled through each of the outstation trip I took this year to pick up my 10 best travel photos from 2015. What surprised me was that some trips yield a lot of good pictures (Spiti readily comes
- [The Top Ten Travel Experiences of 2015](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-top-ten-posts-for-2015/) - While selecting posts, I was sorely tempted to increase the count to 15 but in the end I restricted the top ten posts for 2015 to 10 only. And whatever may be my confusions at the moment in my life, I did feel blessed while drawing it. I wish I could draw from 10 to
- [10 things in Singapore that never go out of fashion](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/10-things-in-singapore-that-never-go-out-of-fashion/) - Fashion is dynamic; it evolves with current trends, fads and styles. But some things never lose its old charm. They always stay in fashion. Like no matter how many times you watch the sunset, you can never get tired of it. Likewise, there are a few places in Singapore that are evergreen. Night outs! The
- [The Top Ten Instagram Posts for 2015](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-top-ten-instagram-posts-for-2015/) - I joined Instagram quite late primarily because I started using smartphones quite late. I clearly remember I was in Finland with the (then) Nokia for their Lumia 1020 Promotion. My friends from Nokia actually created the Instagram account for me! But I am hooked now. So these are my top ten Instagram posts for 2015 by
- [Travel Roundup for 2015 at Travel Tales from India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-roundup-for-2015-at-travel-tales-from-india/) - Update (20 May, 2025): I used some plugin to put in a table to cover the places I went to. It vanished. So please enjoy my latest posts. It is that time of the year, to look back and cherish! I should have actually been in Rishikesh with Chhavi and Seshadri but for a nasty
- [New Year Resolutions the 2016 Edition](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/new-year-resolutions-2016-edition/) - I was looking for the resolutions I made in 2015 and then I found I made none! So the good news is that I don't need to reevaluate how I fared! But I feel slightly puzzled, I thought I did put up some resolutions for 2015 too. That should give you a clue about me
- [21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally and Concours Show 2016](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/21-gun-salute-international-vintage-car-rally-concours-show-2016/) - If you are a vintage car aficionado you need to watch out for the 21 Gun Salute International Vintage Car Rally and Concours Show 2016. It will be held on 6th and 7th February 2016 in Delhi. I attended the press conference for the event held at the restaurant by the same name 21 Gun
- [ASUS Zenpad 8.0 Initial Impressions](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/asus-zenpad-80-initial-impressions/) - This post is about ASUS Zenpad 8.0 and my initial impressions. I got it for review and it is mine to keep! It came with the ASUS Zenpad audio cover! Look and Feel The device has 8.5 mm and weighs 350 Grams and can be carried very easily anywhere. The device has an 8 inch
- [Exploring the Magical Wonderland of Ladakh in Winter](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ladakh-in-winter-in-pictures/) - When you get to visit Ladakh within the first ten days of a new year you know it started on the right note. Ladakh is really special for me. It was the first place I wrote about on this blog! My life looked up after I visited Ladakh in 2005, I am hoping for something
- [FlightHub’s Guide to visiting the best of Ancient Rome](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flighthubs-guide-to-visiting-the-best-of-ancient-rome/) - Rome is one of the most unique cities to have ever been built in the world. As a city that has stood the testament of time, people from around the world come to this Italian city to view the history of our own species through the architecture, the art and the food. FlightHub Review believes
- [Visiting Ladakh During the Winter](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visiting-ladakh-in-winter-season/) - Before I visited Ladakh in the winter of January 2016, I had a million questions about going there in that freezing weather. Now that I have been to Ladakh in winter season it is time to write about my experiences. So here is how I managed my trip to Ladakh in winter. If I have
- [What is the Magic of Travel?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-magic/) - It all started with a Twitter Chat that Divsi was holding today. She asked me about my travel inspiration. I told her I will do a Mallory on her, "I travel because the places are there." He said something similar about climbing Everest! Don't get me wrong, I love travel, I get the travel magic
- [5 Things I Wish I Knew When I Started Traveling](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/5-things-i-wish-i-knew-when-i-started-traveling/) - Wheather we love it or hate it, we can't ignore jugaad in India. Why we even have a vehicle called jugaad! However, jugaad takes us only so far! If you are interested in jugaad and innovation I would also encourage you to watch Professor Rishikesh Krishnan's video on the topic. He is currently the director
- [FlightHub presents the best of Rome’s Renaissance](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flighthub-presents-the-best-of-romes-renaissance/) - Though the renaissance predominantly took place in the northern regions of Italy, such as Florence and Milan, the renaissance still touched Rome and its influences are still viewed by millions of tourists to this day. FlightHub Review has compiled a list of all the best Renaissance sites to see while in Rome. St. Peter’s Basilica
- [Amazing Gustor Festival at the Spituk Monastery in Ladakh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/gustor-festival-at-spituk-monastery-ladakh/) - One of the highlights of my winter trip to Ladakh was the opportunity to attend the Gustor Festival at the Spituk Monastery in Ladakh. This year it was held on 7th and 8th January. As it falls in winter it is attended by the locals in large numbers, tourists were in minority! It is said
- [How Do I Save My Money?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-do-i-save-my-money/) - If I were answering the question ‘How do I save my money?’ before I quit my job in May 2015, my answer would be very different than today. While I was never superstitious about money, neither do I care about planting money plants at all but I was not a smart investor at all. While
- [The Stupendous Maharani Badankanwar Suite, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/maharani-badankanwar-suite-umaid-bhawan-palace-jodhpur/) - Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur won the number one spot globally in the Tripadvisor Traveler's Choice Awars, 2016. I was invited by Tripadvisor India to be a part of the award ceremony. On the second night of my two night sojourn, I stayed in the Maharani Badankanwar Suite, Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur. I will actually reminisce
- [Umaid Bhawan Palace Wins the 2016 Tripadvisor Travelers Choice Award](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/umaid-bhawan-palace-win-2016-top-spot-globally-tripadvisor-travelers-choice-award/) - Tripadvisor recently announced its Travelers Choice Awards for 2016 and Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur won the best hotel in the world award based on user reviews! Umaid Bhawan Palace is managed by Taj Hotels, Resorts and Palaces. I attended the award ceremony and the invite came in a very curious way! They had to invite
- [Visiting the Grand Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur with an Audio Guide](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mehrangarh-fort-jodhpur-audio-guide/) - Maybe it has got something to do with the way history has been taught to me in schools! I would remember a lots of dates and places before the exam, only to forget it later. Maybe it became a pattern with me which was trying to settle for life. But I desperately wish to break
- [Selfie Expert OPPO F1- Bright and Beautiful!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/selfie-expert-oppo-f1-bright-and-beautiful/) - The sleek phone you see in the picture above is of OPPO F1 and they call it the selfie expert. But if you would ask me it is much more than that! I went to the launch event of the Selfie Expert OPPO F1- Bright and Beautiful. I was given the phone at the launch
- [Guda Bishnoi Lake- A Magnet for Demoiselle Cranes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/guda-bishnoi-lake-demoiselle-cranes/) - I stood by the Guda Bishnoi Lake completely charmed. As far as eyes could see it was full of Demoiselle Cranes, only at that point people told me they were Siberian Cranes. I had my doubts but a lake full of cranes by any name is a delightful thing! Guda Bishnoi is about 25 kilometers
- [The Amazing WIP Show at ICD Concor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/art-is-for-everyone-at-icd-concor-container-depot/) - Art often intimidates me, don't ask me why for I don't know why. It is maybe because I was hopeless at art in school. Still when I got an invite from Asian Paints, I agreed to visit the ST+ART WIP (work in progress) Show at ICD Concor near Tughlakabad in Delhi. The ST+Art India foundation is
- [Hotels Need to Be Convenient](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hotels-need-to-be-convenient/) - If you happen to find yourself traveling then you need to pay attention to the logistics about the entire trip. If you don’t take the time to consider a few things about locations then your once mighty trip of relaxation and convenience to recharge your batteries will actually turn into the type when you need
- [An Amazing Lunch at Indian Accent Restaurant by Chef Manish Mehrotra](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/indian-accent-restaurant-manish-mehrotra/) - The occasion was special. Khun Runjuan Tongrut, the Director of TAT New Delhi was heading back to Thailand after completing her stint in India. I wanted to take her out for lunch. We settle on the Indian Accent Restaurant by Chef Manish Mehrotra. I am sure a lot of their clientele will not take the
- [Beautiful Sanghol- Glimpses of Rural Life and Buddhist Heritage](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sanghol-rural-life-buddhist-heritage/) - Even though I went to present a paper at an academic seminar at Sanghol in Punjab but I managed to catch the glimpses of its rural life and Buddhist Heritage too. The place is also known as Ucha Pind. The seminar was hosted at Cordia Group of Institutions, Sanghol. On the first day after the presentations
- [When I Left my DSLR Behind and Took the Zenfone Zoom Instead](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/when-i-left-my-dslr-behind-and-took-the-zenfone-zoom-instead/) - When we were standing outside in the sun at Sanghol (Punjab) a colleague pointed out a bunch of parrots and asked where my camera was? When I told them I left it at home, their jaws dropped in disbelief, I am considered to be inseparable from my DSLR. However as I had the Zenfone Zoom
- [The Handsome Men of Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/men-gujarat/) - What do you do after writing about women of Gujarat? Why you go ahead and write about the handsome men of Gujarat! As I said in the post before, I managed to click so many people because of Bernard, he is a pro, it was easy to stand next to him and click pictures. Gradually
- [The Jaw-droppingly Beautiful Royal Suite at Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/royal-suite-at-umaid-bhawan-palace/) - In my excitement of staying at the Maharani Suite, I completely neglected my stay at the Royal Suite at Umaid Bhawan Palace. It is time to rectify that mistake and to reminisce my stay at hotel in general. The Welcome The welcome at the Umaid Bhawan Palace is grand. They line up horses, they greet
- [Natural Therapy –  Witnessing the Absolute Greenness of Lonavala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/natural-therapy-witnessing-the-absolute-greenness-of-lonavala/) - Lonavala is a perfect hill station destination when in Pune or Mumbai districts. Lonavala was discovered by Lord Elphinstone, Governor of Bombay Presidency at the time. Lonavala is situated at an altitude of 622 metres, in the Sahyadri range. Khandala is called its twin hill station. Lonavala is known for the world famous hard candy
- [The Wonderful UE Boom Bluetooth Speakers by Ultimate Ears](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ue-boom-bluetooth-speakers-by-ultimate-ears/) - I recently got UE Boom Bluetooth Speakers by Ultimate Ears for review. They are mine to keep. The speakers are cylindrical in shape and they come in a box of the same shape. To open it, we discovered that we need to slide the doors. The product is from the Ultimate Ears, which is a brand of
- [Little Rann of Kutch: Wild Asses and Flamingos Galore!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/little-rann-of-kutch-wild-asses-and-flamingos-galore/) - Wild asses in any other conversation might raise a few eyebrows but not when you are visiting the Little Rann of Kutch (LRK) in Gujarat. It is the sanctuary for the wild ass and as a bonus you get to see a lot of flamingos too! I am curious why is the Great Rann of
- [When My World Turned Upside Down in a Single Night](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/world-turned-upside-single-night/) - Have you experienced a moment when your world turns upside down in a single night? I hope it never happens, but when it does, it arrives without any warning. For me it was one day in October of 2010. It was a normal day. I arrived home from work cursing the traffic. My father took
- [The Stunning Sun Temple or Surya Mandir at Modhera, Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sun-temple-surya-mandir-modhera-gujarat/) - As we took a turn to a side road near the town of Modhera, nothing indicated that we were close to the grand Sun temple or Surya Mandir at Modhera, Gujarat. Modhera wears a sleepy town look, which it is probably. The by-lane was dusty like it would be in any other place but the
- [The Amazing Rani ki Vav Stepwell at Patan: A UNESCO World Heritage Site](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/rani-ki-vav-patan-unsco-world-heritage-site/) - Rani ki Vav at Patan is a UNSCO World Heritage Site. It is managed by the Archaeological Survey of India. Outside the monument the board says the step well was filled up almost to the top when ASI started digging in 1958! It is difficult to imagine that such a majestic structure could get clogged
- [The Wonderful Heritage Walk in Ahmedabad- Mandir se Masjid Tak](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/heritage-walk-ahmedabad-mandir-se-masjid-tak/) - When I hear of a heritage walk in Ahmedabad City, I was quite keen on going. The walk is organized by the Ahmedabad Municipal Corporation and they charge just 50 rupees for it. The walled city walk happens early in the morning at 8.00 am and we were staying in Gandhinagar. We still made it.
- [An Amazing Journey with a Group of Travel Agents](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/journey-group-travel-agents/) - One one blogging trip to Gujarat I got clubbed with a group of travel agents. There were no other travel blogger in our group. There were five travel agents from West Bengal, one from Delhi, one from the Netherlands, two from the UK, and one freelance photographer from UK. We had two people from Gujarat
- [Staying at the Amazing Grand Dragon Ladakh in Winter](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/stay-grand-dragon-ladakh-winter/) - When the Go Air flight started to taxi at the Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport at Leh, they announced that the outside temperature was -3 degree Celsius. I am no stranger to temperatures in minus but I never get used to them. I was happy that I was staying at the Grand Dragon Ladakh in winter because
- [Ladakh in Winter: A Video](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/winter-ladakh-video/) - Ladakh in January was the first trip of 2016 and was really special to me. I went on a FAM trip with the Grand Dragon Ladakh. I have been on a few trips since. And it is usually the most recent trip that dominates the mind space! So I am going down the memory lane
- [Places to Stay in Dhordo, Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/places-stay-dhordo-kutch/) - Dhordo is the getaway village to the Great Rann of Kutch. It is about 80 km from Bhuj. I have now made two trips to the region. I am the kind who can stay any place without batting an eyelid, but if you like to research your options of stay here are the places that
- [A Women's Day Like No Other With SpiceJet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/womens-day-spicejet/) - It was a trip that almost didn't happen. I was supposed to go on an international FAM with Chhavi, when the invite came to celebrate the Women's Day with SpiceJet. I had to say my dates were already blocked. Then the international FAM got postponed. I went back without any hope to SpiceJet to see
- [Celebrate the Earth Hour on March 19](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/celebrate-earth-hour-march-19/) - Earth Hour has been celebrated every year since 2007. The initiative invites people all around the globe to switch off all their non-essential lights for one hour on the same day. This year the Earth Hour is being celebrated on 19th March from 8.30 pm to 9.30 pm local time. There are various ways in
- [If I Planned a Trip to Dubai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/planned-trip-dubai/) - My acquaintance with Dubai is only with the airport and the Emirates. I have transited thrice but never ventured into the city yet. I have been only a transit passenger to Dubai till now. The first trip was in 2001 when I was flying to Athens for an academic conference. I had a 23 hour
- [Delicious Vegan Food at the Spice Route, Imperial Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vegan-food-spice-route-imperial-delhi/) - I was recently invited to try Vegan Food at the Spice Route, Imperial Delhi. The Spice Route is the South East Asian Restaurant at the Imperial. This was my first visit to the Spice Route even though I have been to the Imperial before. Being a vegetarian, vegan food is equally interesting for me. I
- [Going Beautiful Places- V](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/going-places-v/) - As I am not traveling currently let me take you places that I have been to. In part five I present Philippines, Indonesia, Israel and United Arab Emirates in this post. All of them were blogging trips! You can read the parts I II III and IV from the respective links. The picture above is
- [What do You Think about Inter-City Car Sharing?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/think-inter-city-car-sharing/) - Remember good old days, when travel by road used to be all fun? The joy of a getting onto a carefree long ride, feeling the wind while you had the wheel in your hands with your most favorite music on the radio. Good old times, right? Unfortunately, with the rise of the petrol prices, the
- [The Amazing Buddhist Monasteries around Leh in Ladakh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-stunning-monasteries-of-ladakh/) - I try to finish all my posts from a particular trip before I head on to another one. But try as I might, one or two posts manage to slip through, like the Monasteries of Ladakh! Every village in Ladakh and Spiti have their own monastery and more than religion it is their location that
- [Abbotsford- An Amazing Heritage Homestay in Nainital Uttarakhand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/abbotsford-nainital-heritage-homestay/) - Chhavi and I visited Abbotsford Nainital in March, just before Holi. It is a beautiful cottage built in 1876. It came to the Prasada Family in 1903. The home is full of old family photographs and curios which kept me engrossed. But then I am running ahead of me. Let me start at the beginning.
- [The Vibrant Celebrations at the Rajasthan Diwas 2016](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/rajasthan-diwas-2016/) - I always love going back to Jaipur. The most recent trip was extra special as I was invited by the Rajasthan Tourism Board for Rajasthan Diwas 2016 celebrations. The Rajasthan Diwas 2016 had a good mix of events. I could see but only a few of them! The programs would go on simultaneously, so it
- [Applying for Tourist Visa to United Kingdom in Delhi, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/applying-uk-visa-delhi-india/) - Waking up at 5.30 am is not a pleasant task for me. But I had an 8.00 am appointment today for applying for UK Visa in Delhi and I would not like to goof up at any cost. This is the sixth time I was applying for a UK visa but there was a difference. The
- [Flavors of Jodhpur – 16 OFF-Beat Places to Eat in Jodhpur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flavors-jodhpur-16-off-beat-places-eat-jodhpur/) - This mouthwatering post has been written by Pankaj Solanki from Jodhpur. He wrote to me saying I accept guest posts quoting a post by my husband! After the hilarious exchange I agreed to accept his post as an exception! So here we go, over to Pankaj! “Oh my GOD…, it’s Awesome!”It was my reaction when
- [The Cozy White Peaks Homestay at Gagar, Uttarakhand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/white-peaks-homestay-gagar-uttarakhand/) - I am a hill person, I must have been born in the plains by mistake in this life. I am always happy to travel to the hills, even though it often means an early morning start for catching the Shatabdi Express train. My visit to The White Peaks at Gagar, Uttarakhand was no different. I
- [The Beautiful Rhododendron Flowers at Gagar, Uttarakhand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/rhododendrons-flowers-gagar-uttarakhand/) - I recently stayed at the White Peaks at Gagar, Uttarakhand. There is walk right next to the cottage that goes uphill. In the month of April the area was full of rhododendrons flowers at Gagar. Rhododendron is known as buransh ( बुरांश) in Hindi. I am no stranger to rhododendron flowers, I saw them many
- [Walking Around the Scenic Nanital in Uttarakhand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/walking-around-nanital/) - I am in love with walking. It helps that Chhavi (my daughter) is good at it too. On our trips we can go for long walks together. On our recent trip to Abbotsford, Nainital, we went walking around Nanital. Abbotsford is at a distance from the lake but we decided to walk down to the
- [A Valiant Display at the Army Pageant at Rajasthan Diwas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/army-pageant-rajasthan-diwas-celebrations/) - In an ideal world I would go on the next trip only after writing everything about my previous trip. But it is not working that way any longer. I have already done two trips after I watched the Army Pageant at Rajasthan Diwas in Jaipur. I attended the Army Pageant on the second day of
- [A Video of the Absolutely Stunning Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/video-umaid-bhawan-palace-jodhpur-rajasthan/) - In this post I bring you a video of Umaid Bhawan Palace, Jodhpur, Rajasthan. I was damn lucky to stay there. I have been lucky with travel in general for this year. This week I have been at home, so I started counting the number of trips I have done so far. The tally stands at
- [If I had a Few days to Holiday in Jakarta, Indonesia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/days-holiday-jakarta-indonesia/) - I have not been to the beautiful Indonesia yet!. I almost planned a trip to Bali but it didn't happen as the travel agent could not find a suitable date for me, I used to work full time then! But here is my attempt to create an itinerary if I had a few days in
- [The Exciting Travel Roundup for the First Quarter of 2016](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-roundup-first-quarter-2016/) - I have been so busy traveling that I didn't even think of writing a travel roundup for the first quarter of 2016. I am late by a month, but I decided to still do it! The trips have been short but many. So this is where I went till March 2016. Ladakh in Winter Photo
- [My Comfortable Stay at Hotel Alpana near Har Ki Pauri in Haridwar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hotel-alpana-har-ki-pauri-haridwar/) - I saw my name at placard at the Haridwar Railway Station. I smiled at the young man holding it and we walked out. I was looking for a car to take us to the hotel! We actually got into a rickshaw instead. That baffled me a but. But I soon realized why it was prudent.
- [Discovering Haridwar- A Spiritual Sojourn by the River Ganga!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/haridwar-pictures/) - If anyone ever asked me which posts I like to do most, the answer would be a post with a lot of pictures and very little text! It will be a post like this one, about the spirituality of Haridwar through pictures. Even though I do not wear bangles, but I know they will make
- [Kairali the Ayurvedic Healing Resort in Palakkad, Kerala is Amazing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kairali-ayurvedic-healing-resort-palakkad-kerala/) - Apart from an odd massage I had little understanding of Ayurveda. Visiting Kairali the Ayurvedic Healing Resort in Palakkad, Kerala was a good start for me to gain an initial understanding of Ayurveda. And I have come back impressed. They have a lovely 60 acre place full of trees, flowers and birds including peacocks. The trip
- [Palakkad in Pictures: A Visual Journey Though its Charms](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/palakkad-in-pictures/) - I visited Palakkad, Kerala to stay at Kairali the Ayurvedic Healing Village. It is at the outskirts of the Palakkad town, a tranquil place. I also visited the local market of Palakkad for spices, chips and coffee! So this is once again, show it in pictures post! I was sitting on a porch when I
- [Mother's Day Special at the Imperial Salon, Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mothers-day-special-imperial-salon-delhi/) - When I was young, Mother's Day was not much of a concept in India. But now in Chhavi's school they certainly talk about it. She has been busy making cards for me! Then I got a call from The Imperial, Delhi, they invited me to enjoy the Mother's Day celebrations at their salon. I decided
- [Sponsored Video: Immerse yourself in YourSingapore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sponsored-video-immerse-yourself-in-singapore/) - There are many firsts associated for me with Singapore. My first international trip was to Singapore, way back in 1999. My first business class flight was with Singapore Airline on the Delhi-Singapore route in 2015! It was doubly amazing as the aircraft was A380! Though the flight to Singapore was recent I continued to Kota
- [What to Expect on a Delhi Leh Winter Flight](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/winter-flight-leh-goair/) - My blogging journey started in 2005 with a trip to Leh. Leh thus has an immense sentimental value for me! I re-visited Leh in January 2016! The Delhi Leh winter flight that I took was operated by GoAir. The trip in 2005 was a road trip. So this was my first chance to click the
- [Seema- A Diligent Woman Taxi Driver in Delhi!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/seema-woman-taxi-driver-delhi/) - I recently stayed at the ITC Maurya as a part of their Responsible Fellowship Program. However, that story will wait for a while as there will be videos to go along with it. But I had the most pleasant surprise on my way back home, my driver was Seema and it was my first experience
- [Ashoka Rock Edict Delhi- How Not to Preserve History](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ashoka-rock-edict-delhi/) - I was recently staying with ITC Maurya in Delhi. As the name suggests the hotel is inspired by the Mauryan Dynasty and particularly the Emperor Ashoka! They took us on a visit the Ashoka Rock Edict in Delhi! The place is close to the ISCON Temple at East of Kailash. If you search 'Ashoka Rock
- [Goa- Hotels or Service Apartments for You Stay?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/goa-hotels-service-apartments/) - Everyone goes to Goa for one reason or the other! I have been there a few times myself! I personally prefer South over North Goa. And you guessed it right, I prefer peace and quiet over party! Goa tourism manages to be in news constantly! If the tourism is high it gets written about, and vice
- [My First Ever Cruise Experience with the Harmony of the Seas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/first-ever-cruise-experience-harmony-seas/) - Harmony of the Seas was my first ever cruise experience. When I said this to the commander of the ship Captain Gus Andersson he replied, "well from here on it will be all downhill for you!" And we both laughed because the Harmony of the Seas is currently the biggest cruise ship in the world!
- [The Ultimate Abyss Slide on the Harmony of the Seas- I did it!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ultimate-abyss-slide-harmony-seas/) - While I was waiting my turn on the Ultimate Abyss, the behemoth slide on the Harmony of the Seas, the two people sliding down at that moment were screaming at the top of their lungs! It felt like they were being tortured inside! There was just one more person ahead of me and soon it
- [Visiting the Shrek's Adventure in London](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/shreks-adventure-london/) - I went to Dreamworks Tours Shrek's Adventure in London by as soon as it opened at 10.00 am. Shrek's Adventure is right next to London Eye! There were no queues at that time. Our first batch had probably 12 people. A lot of them were families with kids. As we were getting ready to go
- [Cool Discoveries with Google Maps](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cool-discoveries-google-maps/) - I have said this before and I am saying it again, I can get lost in a telephone booth if it has two exits! Yet I love to travel. I grew up in the time of paper maps and they were like the toughest puzzle to me! Then came smart phones but I resisted them
- [Coolpad Max- My Companion on the UK Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/coolpad-max-companion-uk-trip/) - I used the recently launched Coolpad Max on my trip to UK. It was given to me and it is mine to keep! I have a beautiful one, the rose gold color! It is priced at Indian Rupees 24,999. It is an android phone! Specifications The phone has a 5.5 inch display, it felt good
- [An Unforgettable Journey to Eastern Sri Lanka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/unforgettable-journey-eastern-sri-lanka/) - I got only a fleeting glimpse, much of it from a moving bus, but it has been an unforgettable journey to Eastern Sri Lanka. I have but briefly touched upon the cities of Batticaloa, Kattankudy and Trinclomalee but the impressions I am going to carry back are lasting. The Grand Old Tree As a tourist
- [Will it be Singapore Again in 2016?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/singapore-travel-2016-wish-list/) - Photo Credit R.A.R. de Bruijn Holding BV on Shutterstock There are many places in this world that have such fond memories for me. Ladakh is special because my first blog post (in 2005) was about it. London and Oxford are special because I used to go there repeatedly for work. Thailand is special because it is
- [Plaza Premium Lounge for Any Ticket on Any Airline at T3](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/plaza-premium-lounge-ticket-airline/) - I have limited experience of airport lounges. I anyway like to walk around airports. If it is a smaller airport I actually try to walk every inch of it. But when I am travel weary lounges do sound like a great idea. I thought the only way to get a lounge access was to fly
- [London Underground, Oyster Card and Google Maps- A Perfect Match](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/london-underground-oyster-card-google-maps-perfect-match/) - When it comes to sense of direction I rank really low. I heavily use Google Maps to find my way around, at least for the last two years now. Before going to England I went on a sponsored trip with Google Maps in India. I learned many few useful tips and tricks there. I was looking
- [ASUS Zenfone Max- Winning Awards with It!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/asus-zenfone-max-winning-awards/) - As a Traveler I am looking for two things in a mobile phone. One it should have a long lasting battery and two it should give me good pictures. Asus Zenfone Max scores well on both the criteria. The phone is price at Rupees 9999. I love the phones that do not break my bank
- [My Affair with the London Underground- The Metro Project](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/affair-london-underground/) - I wonder what my fascination with the London underground is! I discovered it in 2007 on my first visit to England! I was mesmerized with ‘mind the gap announcements.’ I think I wrote about it then as well. Let's move forward to my recent visit to England this year in 2016. I had an Oyster
- [An Amazing Visit to the Sea Life London Aquarium](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sea-life-london-aquarium/) - I visited the Sea Life London Aquarium in May 2016. It is located right next to the London Eye. The next building is Dreamwork’s Shrek’s Adventure. The area is a happening one! The nearest metro station is Westminster, when you get out of the tube station you can see the Big Ben on one side,
- [An Amazing Visit to the Beautiful Cotswold Region](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-visit-to-the-cotswold-region/) - If given a choice, I prefer small towns to the big cities. It is not that I do not enjoy the cities but after a few days I wish for a slower pace, a quieter place! So visiting the Cotswold region after a few days in London made perfect sense! I visited the towns of
- [A Wonderful Visit to Stratford upon Avon and Anne Hathaway Cottage, United Kingdom](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-visit-to-stratford-upon-avon-and-anne-hathaway-cottage-united-kingdom/) - I visited Stratford upon Avon and Anne Hathaway Cottage on the same day as Cotswold. Anne Hathaway Cottage and Stratford-upon-Avon were the last two stops before we headed back to London. My only experience of Shakespeare was to read Julius Caesar in class 12th as part of the English course. I found it a tough
- [The Comfortable Ibis Budget Hotel in Hounslow London](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ibis-budget-hotel-london-hounslow/) - I went to UK after a gap of 5 years. I was going to cruise on the Harmony of the Seas (on invitation). I was sure I wanted to extend my stay. I was not sure what to do tough. In the end I decided to stay in London for 3 nights on my own. Visit Britain in
- [Beautiful London Sites through my Lens](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/usual-london-pictures/) - There are quite a few top London iconic pictures that must have been clicked a gazillion times. Well here is a post making it gazillion plus one! You know all the top sights, You must have seen them a million times already, I invite you to view them one more time, through my lens! I
- [My Wonderful Stay at Pench Tree Lodge with Pugdundee Safaris](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/stay-pench-tree-lodge-pugdundee-safaris/) - As I arrived at the entrance of the Pench Tree Lodge (Pungdundee Safari), I was pleasantly surprised. There were more trees than construction around me. There was a huge Mahua tree right behind the reception. In the hot month of June water bowls were kept for birds at various places. The entrance gate is lightly
- [Traveling with the Sri Lankan Airline- Blogger on Board!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/srilankan-airline-blogger-board/) - I recently flew Delhi-Colombo-Delhi with SriLankan Airlines. I was going to Sri Lanka to attend the TBC Asia 2016 with Cinnamon Hotels. The fun started at the check in. I was given an envelope and there was something in it for me. I had ample time before I was to board the flight, so off
- [When Things Go Wrong While Traveling!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/things-go-wrong-traveling/) - I was walking around the London Eye, thinking about with pictures to take. I had my DSLR around my neck and my cell phone in my coat pocket, yes that is the English summer for me! I need a light coat to survive it. It was a bright sunny day. I could see the blue
- [The Luxurious Victoria Golf and Country Resort at Digana, Sri Lanka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/victoria-golf-country-resort-digana-sri-lanka/) - My eyes popped out as I looked out to the golf course at Victoria Golf and Country Resort at Digana, Sri Lanka. Right there at the course there was a helicopter parked! It generated a lot of curiosity among our group while we had our lunch at Araliya! We were told that some golf club
- [GoRoadTrip.Com- A Comprehensive Website to Plan Your Road Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/goroadtrip-south-indian-roadtrips/) - Update (16/05/2025): As this is an old post, the links and the website is not reachable now. Do check out the latest blog posts instead. Road trips have always felt like too much work to me. You need to think of destinations, you have to figure out the route, you have to figure out the
- [The Lush Green Kerala in the Monsoons](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kerala-in-monsoons/) - I wish to see a lot more of Kerala than what I have seen till date. But the deepest impression it made on me was in the monsoons. The rains would come pouring down, giving the impression of lasting forever. And yet they would clear as suddenly as they stared, leaving everything washed and fresh!
- [Walking to the Top of Kudumbigala Monastery, Ampara, Eastern Sri Lanka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kudumbigala-monastery-ampara-eastern-sri-lanka/) - It was a 5.00 am start and if you ask me I am no fan of 5.00 am starts. Five in the morning is for being sound asleep but it was not to be because we had plan to catch up the sunrise at Kudumbigala Monastery in Eastern Sri Lanka. We were far away from
- [Trinco Blu by Cinnamon Hotels in Trincomalee, Sri Lanka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/trinco-blu-cinnamon-hotels-trincomalee-sri-lanka/) - When I saw the beautiful pool of the Trinco Blu by Cinnamon Hotels, it was a feast to the eyes. It was a long drive from Batticaloa, where I stayed the previous night, to Trincomalee. I was for a long time in a moving bus and it felt good to be on firm ground in
- [Arugam Bay- A Hot Surfing Spot in Eastern Sri Lanka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/arugam-bay-a-hot-surfing-spot-in-eastern-sri-lanka/) - Truth be told I was tired when I arrived at Arugam Bay in eastern Sri Lanka. It took us longer to reach from Digana, where we were staying at the previous night. The route was beautiful. In fact the whole of Sri Lanka, in whichever way I have traveled, is scenic. Maybe it was because
- [Ramgarh Heritage- A Luxury Resort in Panchkula](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ramgarh-heritage-a-luxury-resort-in-panchkula/) - Ramgarh Heritage is a resort that has been painstakingly restored to its 325 year old glory! It is a luxury property in Panchkula. It is a beautiful place to visit, if you wish to relax over a weekend. It will also work for you if you wish to break your journey while heading to the
- [How I Managed to Give the Massive Traffic Jam in Gurgaon a Miss!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/massive-gurgaon-traffic-jam/) - I called home before boarding my flight at Dehradoon. It was July 28, 2016. My husband said there has been a heavy shower in Gurgaon and the likelihood was strong that I would get stuck in a traffic jam. At least my flight was on time. Little did I know that the massive Gurgaon Traffic
- [Suryagarh Jaisalmer- Beautiful as Always](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/suryagarh-jaisalmer-beautiful-always/) - I visited Suryagarh Jaisalmer for the first time in 2012 and I have been a fan ever since! So when I was invited to visit for a third time in July 2016, I happily accepted, and I am glad that I did! Suryagarh remains as beautiful as ever, if anything it has only improved with
- [Support A Life by Canon India and SOS Children's Village](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/support-a-life-by-canon-india-and-sos-village/) - It was my immense privilege to be a part of the launch of the Support A Life initiative by Canon India at SOS Children's Village in Faridabad. Being a parent to an adoptive girl child (Chhavi) the issue is close to my heart. I was not much of a believer in destiny but when I
- [4 Must-visit Spots in London by JustFly](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/4-must-visit-spots-london-justfly/) - Perhaps one of the most widely-known travel destination in the world is the city of London. This does not come as a surprise, considering how this city is brimming with nearly everything a traveler could want. From exquisite cuisine to majestic historical sites, travelers will not run out of things to do. Today, online travel
- [Exploreing Bangkok by Bangkok Mass Transit System or the BTS](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/explore-bangkok-by-bts/) - I realized that I was in love with the London Underground on my recent trip. It also reminded me that Delhi Metro is my preferred mode of transport in my own town. So when the opportunity came to visit Thailand I decided to extend my stay. My sole purpose was to explore Bangkok by Bangkok
- [The Wonderful Bangkok Motorcycle Taxi Experience](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bangkok-motorcycle-experience/) - I have been lucky to visit a few capital cities of the world. And while all of them have their charm, they have one thing in common, traffic jams! It seems to be true all over the world. Delhi has it, so does Bangkok and London. I heard of motorcycle taxis right from my first trip
- [4 Magical Places on Earth by JustFly](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/4-magical-places-on-earth-by-justfly/) - The Earth’s radius is 6,371 kilometers, with a 510.1 million km² surface area. With such vastness, our world has plenty of space for countless wonderful places, both discovered and undiscovered. Some of these places may look magical, almost surreal. To see these places in person will surely evoke feelings of awe and wonder. Today, online
- [The Most Amazing Rock Valley Hot Spring and Fish Spa, Kanchanaburi, Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/rock-valley-hot-spring-and-fish-spa-kanchanaburi-thailand/) - Rock Valley Hot Spring and Fish Spa in Kanchanaburi, Thailand was an experience like no other. You can check out the company website here. I am going to concentrate on the hot springs and the mud treatment because I realized long ago that fish spa is not for me! Kanchanaburi is located in the West
- [Dead Sea is Amazing Much Fun- A Trip to the Israel Side!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dead-sea-is-so-much-fun-a-trip-to-the-israel-side/) - As I walked towards the Ein Bobek Beach, my eyes, I am sure, were twinkling. Dead Sea is so much fun and I was getting a second chance to indulge. I was so looking forward to it! Ein Bobek is on the Israel side of the Dead Sea. Dead Sea is a landlocked salt lake
- [The Ferry Crossing Over the Mighty Brahmaputra at Bogibeel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-ferry-crossing-over-the-mighty-brahmaputra-at-bogibeel/) - On my way to Pasighat in Arunachal Pradesh, I landed at Dibrugarh and food was the first thing on my mind. It was 2.00 pm, I was in no mood to travel ahead without food. I would board a ferry along with the car and cross over the Brahmaputra River at Bogibeel. The ferry crossing
- [Things to Do Around Tranquil Pasighat, Arunachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sightseeing-around-pasighat/) - What do you do when you are not attending the Solung celebrations at Pasighat? Why you go sightseeing around Pasighat! I admit I could have done a better job. But the little that I saw, was refreshing. Balek and Roing Villages Close to Pasighat are two small villages Balek and Roing. I had two beautiful
- [Dubai International Airport- My First Experience](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dubai-international-airport-first-experience/) - Photo Credit- Jag_cz/Shutterstock I became acquainted with Dubai International Airport in 2001. I was flying Delhi-Dubai-Athens and back and was a Ph.D. student then. I was wide-eyed too, sometimes I miss that, I don’t think I am that wide-eyed anymore! This was my second trip abroad, the first being to Singapore in 1999! However, in
- [Kumana National Park: An Oasis of Tranquility in Eastern Sri Lanka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/kumana-national-park-eastern-sri-lanka/) - When the alarm went off at 4.30 am I groaned, it could not be 4.30 already! However as we were traveling in a group, I got up somehow and stumbled down on time to go to the Kudumbigala Monastery and Kumana National Park near Ampara in Eastern Sri Lanka. I am not a morning person.
- [Explore the Endless Charms of Landour with Rokeby Manor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/explore-landour-with-rokeby-manor/) - This year there has been a deficit of mountains in my life. But my trip to explore Landour with Rokeby Manor was one beautiful trip. I had initially planned for three nights with my kind hosts. But due to date constraints, I had to cut it to two nights. I regretted every minute that I was
- [Applying for Philippines Visa in New Delhi- My Experience](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/applying-for-philippines-visa-in-new-delhi-my-experience/) - Update (14 May 2025): Indian Nationals can apply for e-visa to Philippines now. I am bad at dealing with visas. I like them to get out of my way as soon as possible. However, on many trips I have no control over them, my sponsors take care of it. There have been instances when I
- [Flying Mumbai Tel Aviv Mumbai with El Al was an Adventure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flying-mumbai-tel-aviv-mumbai-el-al/) - On my recent trip to Israel I was flying Mumbai Tel Aviv Mumbai with El Al, the Israeli national carrier. It was my first flight with El Al. If I will remember one thing from the trip, it will be the level of security they deploy. At the outset, let me state very clearly, I
- [How to Save on Data Cost While Traveling](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/save-data-cost-traveling/) - Photo Credit Kentoh/Shutterstock From not using a smartphone to looking for data in every country that I visit, I have come a long way. Here are some of the things that I find useful to save the data cost while travelling. Buy a Local Sim Buy a local SIM and data pack. All the plans
- [Insurance Products That I commonly Use](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/insurance-products-commonly-use/) - Photo Credit Isak55/Shutterstock All of us in our day to day life use insurance products some or the other time. For me, the most commonly used insurance product is travel insurance whenever I go abroad. Taking out a travel insurance is so easy, you can go online compare prices and see what works out for
- [Why the Humans of Amsterdam Story is Pure Junk- The Indian Passport Bit](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/humans-of-amsterdam-pure-indian-passport/) - I get to see a lot of click bait stories, after all I spend a lot of time on social media. This one did not even sound like a click bait. It has been published by a Facebook page called Humans of Amsterdam. It is a story of an Indian girl who was caught in
- [Now You See Me, Now You Don’t](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/now-see-now-dont/) - This year, 2016, has brought in a lot of new things for me travel blogging wise. When I used to work and blog I had a rhythm! After all I had been doing it for 10 long years! I started my blog in 2005 and I started working in 2002! And I kept doing both
- [Why I Love to Come Back Home After a Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/why-i-love-to-come-back-home-after-a-trip/) - I started travel blogging a long time ago, 2005. All the stories on my blog were about my personal trips. But gradually blogging picked up and I started getting invited on trips by hotels and tourism boards. Then in 2015 I quit my job as a professor in a private institute to do full-time travel
- [Initiative for Skill India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/initiative-for-skill-india/) - Photo Credit: CRSHELARE/Shutterstock.com Having worked in the private education sector for 13 long years I have seen the functioning from the inside. It was only last year I quit my job to concentrate on my travel blogging profile. And I still sometimes feel I am wasting my IIT Kanpur Ph.D. So here I am sharing my
- [The Daring Adventure that was: Cliff Jumping in Boracay, Philippines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cliff-jumping-in-boracay-philippines/) - When I realized Cliff Jumping was on my itinerary in Boracay, Philippines too, I said I would decide to jump or not after looking at the cliff. I did it on the Magic Island. Within five minutes of reaching there I was standing at the edge of the platform, staring at the height below. I
- [The Amazing Helmet Diving Adventure in Boracay, Philippines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/helmet-diving-in-boracay-philippines/) - The day we went Island hopping in Boracay I already had a lot of excitement. I indulged in snorkeling and cliff jumping already, I was not sure if I was looking for any more excitement. But when helmet diving in Boracay was offered I could not let it go . We went to the platform where
- [The Excellent ZenFone 3 Camera Captures Beautiful Boracay](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/zenfone-3-camera-beautiful-boracay-in-pictures/) - I recently had the opportunity to use ZenFone 3 from ASUS on my visit to Philippines. It is time to share the pictures with you! Zenphone3 has 16 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera. Other highlights are World’s First 14nm Snapdragon processor with with 64-Bit Octa-Core CPU @2.0Ghz. For me the camera is the
- [Blacklane Taxi Services- A Professional Service for Sure!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/blacklane-taxi-services-professional-service-sure/) - I often go to the airport but Blacklane is not my usual taxi service. Blacklane provides business class cars like Mercedes. When they asked me if I would like to use their services as a blogger I said yes. Blacklane is available in 200+ cities across the world. They operate within 10 Indian cities too.
- [Israel- My Fascinating Visit to the Amazing Country](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/israel-fascinating-country/) - I am lucky that I visited Israel this year. It is a beautiful country, it is an ancient land and yet it is modern too. I visited Jerusalem, Tel Aviv, Haifa and the Dead Sea. I loved them all. A lot of places that I visit I will call them fun, Israel is more than
- [My Beautiful Journeys with Xperia X Mobile Phone](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/my-journeys-with-xperia-x/) - For the last six months the cellphone I have been using is Xperia X. It has been on all my trips since then! I know the phone well as I have used it over a longer period of time. I got the phone six months back and I am still using it. My last phone
- [5 Wonderful Things to Do at Wayanad, Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/5-things-wayanad-kerala/) - I had truly not expected Wayanad to be so beautiful! There are many things to do around Wayand. My list of top 5 wonderful things to do at Wayanad are as following: Jeep Safari/Walking around a Plantation A Visit to Muthanga Wildlife Sanctuary Stay in a Tree House Visit the Edakkal Caves Trek to Chembra
- [Raja Ampat, Indonesia- This Must be Paradise](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/raja-ampat-indonesia-paradise/) - How does one even start describing a place like Raja Ampat? Words, and particularly mine, feel so inadequate! Pictures might do some justice but ever since I have come back, I am plotting to go back, either to Raja Ampat or Komodo, which I hear is even more beautiful. However, I refuse to believe that
- [Paraw Sailing at Sunset in Beautiful Boracay, Philippines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/paraw-sailing-sunset-boracay-philippines/) - I first read paraw sailing and thought it was a misprint for parasailing. But they are two distinct activities and both were there on my Boracay itinerary. Paraw Sailing at sunset in Boracay is a lot of fun. It was a first for me too. Our guide Jun made a lot of hue and cry
- [Support the Banks During the Demonetization Change Period](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/support-banks-currency-change-period/) - When the old 500 and 1000 rupee notes were declared to go out of circulation on the night of 8th November, 2016, I did not know how to react. Personally I have nothing at stake. I have been a salaried employee till 2015 and I became a freelance blogger after that. If anything my income
- [Staying in the Mackenzie Suite at the Pepper Trail, Wayanad](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mackenzie-suite-pepper-trail-wayanad-kerala/) - After staying in the Woodpecker Tree House at the Pepper Trail in Wayanad, Kerala, I was pretty sure that anything would be a step down after that. However when I move to the Mackenzie Suite at the Pepper Trail, Wayanad, it had a charm of its on. In the end I was unable to decide,
- [Living in a Beautiful Tree House at Wayand, Kerala with Pepper Trail](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/living-in-a-tree-house-at-wayand-kerala-with-pepper-trail/) - I have done three back to back trips recently Philippines, Indonesia and then living in a tree house at Wayanad, Kerala with the Pepper Trail. And while I was traveling to Wayanad to stay at the Pepper Trail, the currency change happened in India. But the Pepper Trail is the perfect hideout to sit out all
- [The Absolutely Stunning Pianemo Islands at Raja Ampat, Indonesia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/pianemo-islands-raja-ampat-indonesia/) - Pianemo Islands in Raja Ampat present a stunning vista, I mean the absolutely stunning kind. Every bit of Raja Ampat is amazing but Pianemo a little more dazzling than everything else. To truly appreciate the beauty you need to climb up to a vantage point. And there lies the fun! Well my definition of fun
- [The Traditional Hilot Massage at Chi The Spa at Shangri-La's Boracay Resort and Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/philippine-hilot-chi-spa-shangrila-boracay-philippines/) - I stayed for one night and two days at the Shangri-La Boracay Resort and Spa in Philippines. On day one itself I had a spa appointment at Chi the Spa for an hour. And I needed it! During the day I had been to an ATV track which I experienced as a pillion rider in
- [Maeklong Railway Market: Thailand's Incredible Market on the Railway Tracks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/maeklong-railway-market-pictures/) - I first saw a video of Maeklong Railway Market on Whatsapp. And I almost refused to believe it. A few months later I was standing at the market known as Talat Rom Hoop (ตลาดร่มหุบ) locally, about to witness the phenomenon myself! The local name means "umbrella pulldown market" as that is what the vendors do
- [Flying Economy with Singapore Airlines to Philippines and Indonesia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flying-economy-with-singapore-airlines-to-philippines-and-indonesia/) - My first trip with Singapore Airlines was a FAM in the business class. The aircraft was A380. After that I was a little unsure about flying economy with them. I took multiple flights with them recently. I flew Delhi-Singapore-Manila and back in October. It was followed by Delhi-Singapore-Jakarta. On the same trip I flew back
- [The Exciting Mount Merapi Jeep Tour in Yogyakarta](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mount-merapi-jeep-tour-kali-kuning-off-roading/) - Mount Merapi is an active volcano near Yogyakarta in Indonesia. I did a Mount Merapi Jeep Tour with Kali Kuning Jeep Bashing but it was a rainy day. Our start point was Desa Pentingsari. We got into open jeeps and headed out in the afternoon after lunch. Early on, the sky turned black and it
- [Dolphin Watching and a Trip to Pigeon Island in Trincomalee](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dolphin-watching-and-a-trip-to-pigeon-island-in-trincomalee-sri-lakna/) - My Srilanka trip was in June 2016. Sometimes I feel what I can remember about a trip after 4-5 months is actually what the trip was about! I hardly take any notes on my trips. I reconstruct them more through the pictures I click. But I clearly remember the day when I went Dolphin watching
- [Dress Code for Women in Philippines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-philippines/) - I started writing the dress code for women posts because I search for it when I am visiting a country for the first time. I disagreed with some of what I read after visiting a destination, so I decided to do my own series. Here is what I observed about the dress code for women
- [The Majestic Borobudur Temple at Sunrise, Indonesia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/borobudur-temple-sunrise-indonesia/) - The originally suggested time of departure for our group to Borobudur (near Yogyakarta, Indonesia) was 3.30 am. I groaned loudly when I read that WhatsApp message. And then the members of our group argued for an even earlier start at 3.00 am because they wanted nice pictures of the sunrise! Have you ever met a
- [Island Hopping in Boracay, Philippines is a Must Do](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/island-hopping-boracay-philippines/) - Island hopping in Boracay is a must do. It is a full day activity. My itinerary included Puka Beach, Snorkeling, Crystal Cove, Cliff Jumping at the Magic Island and Helmet Diving. I would strongly recommend that you go to the Puka Beach, whatever else you may drop or add, it is stunningly beautiful. Puka Beach
- [Jaipur to Gurgaon by Shatabdi with a Special Reference to Garhi Harsaru](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/jaipur-to-gurgaon-by-shatabdi-with-a-special-reference-to-garhi-harsaru/) - I recently visited Jaipur with my parents-in-law. My husband or Chhavi didn't join us as one had office and the other school. We had a nice trip but today's story is about our return journey from Jaipur to Gurgaon by Shatabdi Express. The train is 12016 Ajmer Shatabdi Express. There was a time when I
- [How Not to Restore Hawa Mahal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-not-to-restore-hawa-mahal/) - I visited Jaipur in December 2016 with my parents-in-law. So I proudly took them to Hawa Mahal as it is one of my favorite monuments. Agreed it is smaller in comparison to Amber Fort and City Palace, but Hawa Mahal is one of the most recognizable icon of the city. Personally I loved the colored
- [Holiday Inn Jaipur- A Big Thank You for Reuniting Me with My Kindle!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/holiday-inn-jaipur/) - The year 2016 has been synonymous with travel for me. I have done 26 trips in all out of which 25 sponsored because of my blog. And the year is not over yet! My first personal trip came in December to Jaipur with my parents-in-law, we stayed at Holiday Inn Jaipur. My blogging trips kept
- [Christmas Banter 2016 at the Imperial, Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/christmas-banter-2016-at-the-imperial-delhi/) - It is that time of the year when the world gets into the festive mood; its time to celebrate Christmas and bring in the New Year. The Imperial, New Delhi celebrated Christmas Banter on 16th December and I was invited to the event. This was my second Christmas Banter celebration with them and I love
- [Exploring Wonderful Dubai by Using the Dubai Metro](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/explore-dubai-by-dubai-metro/) - I walk with a spring in my step towards any metro station! My kind hosts FlyDubai gave me pre-loaded metro cards to use and explore the Dubai city! I was on cloud nine, I was going to explore Dubai by Dubai Metro on my own! I have always liked metro trains, undergrounds, trams and other
- [My Fabulous Experience of Flying Business Class Experience on flydubai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flydubai-business-class-experience/) - flydubai invited me on a FAM trip to Dubai in December 2016. My kind hosts gave me business class tickets for the trip. flydubai is a budget airline which flies out of Terminal 2 in Dubai. So here I go, about my flydubai business class experience. They have 30 weekly flights from India flying out
- [Meliá Dubai- I Had a Great Stay with Them](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/melia-dubai-great-stay/) - Update (May 25,2015): Melia Dubai is now with Accor Hotels and rebranded as The Canvas. On my recent trip to Dubai I stayed at Meliá Dubai. I had a great stay with them. Meliá Dubai is a modern hotel with great rooms and a lot to do within the hotel itself. The hotel is located in the
- [Amazing and Fun Things to Do in Dubai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/things-to-do-in-dubai/) - I am sure there are a lot of amazing and fun things to do in Dubai and I only had a short stay there. I had so much fun in Dubai that I went ahead and compiled a list of things to do in Dubai anyway. Burj Khalifa Burj Khalifa is the iconic landmark in
- [When My Daughter Saw the Taj Mahal for the First Time](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-taj-mahal-for-the-first-time-ertigaholidaydiaries/) - We decided to travel to Agra for a short trip on the 1st January. A few hours into the journey it felt like everyone else was also doing the same. We did not take the Yamuna Expressway, beyond Mathura the traffic caught with us. It was a party of women and children, my daughter Chhavi
- [Food and Me- Stories from Narendra Bhawan Bikaner](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/food-narendra-bhawan-bikaner/) - What do I say about food? Food should be an integral part of travel but if you have been following my blog you can see that I hardly ever talk about food. Food and me, food is not my forte! There are many reasons for this. I will tell you my food story along with
- [Why I Refuse to Find a Travel Blogging Niche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/why-i-refuse-to-find-a-travel-blogging-niche/) - Read blogging advice and finding a travel blogging niche ranks up pretty high! Yet I refuse to find a travel blogging niche and here is why. I used to be an academician before I became a full-time blogger. My travel patterns were defined by who I am, before I became a full-time blogger and blogging
- [Meeting Mahaveer Swami the Famous Miniature Painter from Bikaner](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/meeting-mahaveer-swami-the-famous-miniature-painter-from-bikaner/) - We got out of our car in a narrow by-lane of Bikaner. It was getting dark too. And then we walked some distance to reach Mr Mahaveer Swami's workshop. Mr Mahaveer Swami is a renowned painter from Bikaner, he does art in the miniature form. Almost all his paintings sell in six figures and more.
- [Glimpses of Beautiful Bali](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/glimpses-of-bali/) - Bali was part of my Trip of Wonders to Indonesia last year. It was the last stop on the tour. I was coming from Raja Ampat, which in my definition is paradise. My stay at Bali was short. Taking such a long time to write about Bali is a combination of these two things, coming
- [A Visit to the Yvel Design Center in Israel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/yvel-design-center-israel/) - I am not much of a jewelry person, I am more of a camera lens person and believe me the camera lenses are as expensive. I have browsed through jewelry displays before but it was at Yvel Design Center (Israel) that I stood and took notice! It is another matter that almost everything was way too
- [Vegetarian Food in Dubai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vegetarian-food-dubai/) - Let me start off by saying I never faced any problem in finding vegetarian food in Dubai. Right off from the flight with flydubai to the last meal at Meliá Dubai., there was always good vegetarian food available for me. I was pleasantly surprised by having a vegetarian option in the flight menu of the
- [Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm gets Underway](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/maruti-suzuki-desert-storm-gets-underway/) - Motorsport has always challenged the imagination and competitive spirit of mankind since its inception. It pushes the limits of both, the man and the machine, by traversing them through a series of mental and physical barriers. Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm personifies these traits. In India, following its belief of making motorsport accessible to its enthusiasts,
- [Leg 4 of Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm concludes at Jaisalmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/leg-4-maruti-suzuki-desert-storm-concludes-jaisalmer/) - The 15th edition of #MSDesertStorm concluded its leg 4 at Jaisalmer with CS Santosh extending his lead by around 10 minutes ahead of R Nataraj. The participants completed a total distance of around 300 KM along the city’s golden Sam dunes crossing Turkon ki Basti, Siambar and Mangaliyawas. Maruti Suzuki Desert Storm is now entering
- [Flying Delhi Sharjah Delhi with Air Arabia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flying-delhi-sharjah-delhi-with-air-arabia/) - I recently had the experience of flying Delhi Sharjah Delhi with Air Arabia. Air Arabia is a budget airline with A320 planes in their fleet. They have three type of fares, basic, value and extra. The basic fare includes the ticket and 10 kg hand luggage allowance. The value fare includes 30 kg checked in
- [The Sharjah Light Festival](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sharjah-light-festival/) - The Sharjah Light Festival is a visually stunning treat! The visuals are set to beautifully choreographed music at the shows. This year the show is being held from February 2 to 11, 2017. I was invited by Air Arabia and Sharjah Tourism Board to attend the festival. The themes draw inspiration from desert, sea life,
- [Good food but Average Service at Sultan Saray Restaurant Ajman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sultan-saray-restaurant-ajman-united-arab-emirates/) - I hopped over to Ajman on a whim, from my trip to Sharjah. It was my free day, and after a lot of confusion (self-created) I eventually stumbled over to Ajman. The choice was a bit of convenience and a bit of serendipity. Sultan Saray was my lunch stop. I will get to it in
- [Sharjah to Ajman by Bus](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sharjah-to-ajman-by-bus/) - I sat down to write how to travel from Sharjah to Ajman by bus! And then I realized that all I know is that I traveled between the two points somehow! I didn't have data on my mobile in Sharjah and that I can now say is a handicap! I didn't know the distances or
- [Dress Code for Women in Ajman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-women-ajman/) - I have now visited Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman and crossed through Fujairah. However I have stayed only in Dubai and Sharjah for a few days on separate trips. I hoped over to Ajman from Sharjah on a whim. It was a short day trip, I really did not send much time in Ajman. Still, here
- [The Vibrant and Colorful Surajkund Mela](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [Delicious Vegetarian Food in Sharjah](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/vegetarian-food-sharjah/) - What do you say if 5 plates out of 15 are desserts in my collage from Sharjah? Well, I don't need to look far as to why I don't lose weight anymore! I could find vegetarian food in Sharjah. Most of my meals in Sharjah were in hotel buffets. There was a reason for this.
- [SATTE Musings- A Changing Travel Blogging Landscape](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/satte-2017-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
- [Travel Round Up 2016, Best Wishes for 2017](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-round-up-2016-best-wishes-for-2017/) - Update: I used a table to document my trips from 2016 but it is gone, beyond recovery. Please check out my latest posts instead! I feel a lot of gratitude for 2016, it was a fabulous year travel wise, so much so that I have changed my new year greeting. I used to say may
- [My Stories from Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/stories-from-narendra-bhawan-bikaner/) - I wanted to name this post 'the men and the stories from Narendra Bhawan, Bikaner' but I don't know why I settled just for stories from Narendra Bhawan! I was invited to the hotel in the first week of January 2017. I decided to write about the stories first, the usual stuff will follow soon.
- [Applying for Czech Republic Visa with Minors in New Delhi India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/applyingr-czech-republic-visa-minors-india/) - I actually had no plans to take my kids to Prague this year. Suddenly in January my younger nephew, also known as Brat 2 asked me to plan a trip. By the time I was near completion he backed out sighting too much work at office. By then I was hooked and I decided to
- [Sharjah Desert Safari with Mleiha Was Amazing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sharjah-desert-safari-mleiha/) - It was a cold and rainy day in Sharjah when we were supposed to go on the desert safari with Mleiha Sharjah. Throughout the day we kept wondering if the Safari would take place or not? Luckily for us the weather did not affect the desert safari in Sharjah with Mleiha. I have now done
- [Many Reasons to Join #TheBillionMilesFestival by Jet Airways](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/many-reasons-to-join-thebillionmilesfestival-by-jet-airways/) - Update: Jet Airways is no longer is operational! Please check out my latest posts! What happens when you book a flight ticket, besides taking that particular flight? Most of the times we are eligible for accruing frequent flyer miles. Most of the time we let it go, thinking we do not fly much. Even as
- [The Grand Indian Holiday Sale by Thomas Cook India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [When I took my daughter and niece abroad for the very first time](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/took-daughter-niece-abroad-first-time/) - When we adopted our daughter, it took us some time to get her birth certificate! As soon as we got it we applied for her passport. And it arrived without any hitches. Now both my daughter and niece had passports, but without any stamps. This was in 2014! I told them let’s go on a
- [The Stunning Lind Boracay Hotel, Philippines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-lind-boracay-philippines/) - In an ideal world I would write about a hotel close to the time of my stay. But I am so far away from my ideal world that I am writing about The Lind Boracay in Philippines many months later after my stay. I stayed there in October 2016! Other than the pictures, I do
- [Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ibis-singapore-on-bencoolen/) - My stay at Ibis Singapore on Bencoolen is about to end and I will remember it fondly. Singapore was my first trip abroad when I was a Ph.D. student. I was presenting a paper at Nanyang Technological University. Eighteen years later, I have quit my in academics and I am here as a travel blogger
- [Not Your Usual Travel Quotes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/not-usual-travel-talk/) - Travel seems to be the in-thing these days, travel blogging too! Things like quitting your job, finding yourself through travel, tourist vs. traveler, immersive travel, slow travel, digital nomad, nomad etc are in vogue! I wonder why most of it doesn't resonate with me? Why is my conversation so mundane? Here is how I talk
- [Not Your Usual Travel Quotes II](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/not-usual-travel-quotes/) - I am back with the second edition of not your usual travel quotes. It is a little strange that I who not only do travel blogging think of these. Don't get me wrong, I love to travel, it is the hype that I don't get. When young people tell me they wish to quit their
- [Dress Code for Women in Singapore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-singapore/) - You can virtually wear anything and be comfortable in Singapore. The dress code for women in Singapore easy, there are no special requirements. Visiting places of worship would be the only exception. I am writing this post from a tourist's point of view. I would say dress according to the weather! It is hot and
- [Prague- Falling in Love with Trams](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/prague-trams/) - My last trip was to Prague which was a personal vacation with my daughter and niece, also known as double trouble! My visa experience was really tough and I was highly skeptical about my choice of vacation. But I have to say the city treated me and the kids with much kindness and I am
- [Flying Jaipur to Singapore with Scoot](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flying-jaipur-singapore-with-scoot/) - As I live in Gurgaon, I take all my flights out of Delhi. I have flown to Johannesburg and Tel Aviv from Mumbai but the starting point was still, Delhi as I took Delhi-Mumbai flights. So, flying from Jaipur to Singapore with Scoot was a novelty for me. I was flying Jaipur Singapore on Scoot
- [Exploring Prague with Two Kids](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/prague-with-kids/) - Prague was the second trip when I took my niece and daughter, Vasu and Chhavi abroad. Together they are known as double trouble. The first time we went to Hong Kong, it was in 2014. I was the only adult on both the trips! In 2015 the kids didn't go abroad, I was too busy quitting
- [Strange Schengen Visa Experience with Czech Republic](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/strange-schengen-visa-experience-czech-republic/) - Strange is the word to describe my Schengen Visa experience with the Czech Republic. Here is a brief background about us and the trip. I have been travel blogging since 2005 and have been to 20 countries (excluding India) till date. But the number of trips I have done is much greater, as UK alone
- [Booking Holidays On My Own vs Using a Service Provider](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/when-i-book-holidays-on-my-own/) - When I started blogging in 2005 I never imagined it will lead to anything. But it did, I literally went places with travel blogging. Along the way personal trips went down as I was constantly on one FAM or another and I am deeply thankful for that, because in the end travel costs money. On
- [Soap for Hope- Recycling Used Soap Bars in Singapore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/soap-for-hope-recycling-soaps/) - Have you ever thought what happened to the used soap bars in the hotels? In a 300 room hotel, even with 50 percent occupancy a lot of soap bars would get discarded daily. I was always curious about it but never found an answer before I came across the Soap for Hope project on #Escapers17
- [Dress Code for Women in Myanmar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-myanmar/) - I visited Yangon and Inle Lake in Myanmar for Escapers17. It was a fast paced super fun event. I still found time to look at what was the dress code for women in Myanmar. The local women dress beautifully in Longyi and tops. Men also wrap the same longyi in a slightly different style. Given
- [Things to do in Sharjah](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/things-to-do-in-sharjah/) - What is there to do in Sharjah? The answer is there are many things to do in Sharjah- from souks to walks to museums and much more. Shopping Even though I am not much of a shopping fan, let me start with shopping in Sharjah because that is the first thing I did there! I
- [Astoria Hotel Prague- A Comfortable Stay with Kids](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/astoria-hotel-prague/) - I traveled to Prague for a personal vacation with my daughter and niece whom I call double trouble. I booked my flight and hotel with Makemytrip. They offered me the Astoria Hotel in Prague and after reading the reviews I agreed to book it. We had a wonderful stay with them. I love it when
- [Summer Holidays are Here Again!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/summer-holidays-are-here-again/) - I have mixed feelings about summer holidays. On one hand it makes family travel easy, on the other it turns the whole of India and beyond into fish market! As we Indians are family oriented and over 1 billion, summer vacations mean crowds, high prices and a wait everywhere. And I am not a fan
- [10 Long Weekend Destinations Around Delhi NCR](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/long-weekend-destinations-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
- [Travel Insurance - You Need It!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-insurance-you-need-it/) - Summer vacations are almost here, and people in India are gearing up for family travel! The outbound market from India is big now! I know as a travel blogger because the tourism boards which in the past told bloggers they don’t work with Indian Bloggers are now coming back to promote their destination in India!
- [Booking Flight Tickets](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/booking-flight-tickets-fun-never-ends/) - If possible, I like to book my own holidays from beginning to end. Two factors lead to significant costs on any holiday, flights and hotel. More often than not flights cost more than hotels. I feel like I have won a lottery when I find a cheap flight on my own. My Maldives and Sri
- [The Absolutely Stunning Bimmah or Hawaiyat Najm Sinkhole in Oman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/bimmah-hawaiyat-najm-sinkhole-oman/) - The Hawaiyat Najm Sinkhole in Oman is a thing of beauty. It is known by many names, Hawaiyat Najm, Bimmah Sinkhole or Dabab Sinkhole. It is on the road between Dabab and Bimmah hence the last two names. There are two theories about its formation. One is the scientific one, that the limestone interacted with
- [Temps de Flors- The Beautiful Girona Flower Festival](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/temps-de-flors-girona-flower-festival/) - I was lucky to attend the Girona Flower Festival 2017, known as Temps de Flors. This was my first visit to the beautiful region of Catalonia in Spain. The Temps de Flors started in 1954. This year it was held from 13 to 21 May. The beautiful city of Girona gets decked in floral arrangements
- [Flying Barcelona Zurich Delhi with Swiss- The Joy of Flying](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/barcelona-zurich-delhi-flight-swiss/) - There was a time when the thought of catching a flight would make my eyes sparkle. Then I started catching about 4 flights in a month! Soon, I just wanted to reach my destination and flight became a necessary 'thing' to get there. I was saying to someone recently, "I no longer enjoy flights, I
- [Dress Code for Women in Oman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dress-code-for-women-in-oman/) - Before visiting Oman, I had been to Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman. So, I almost knew what to expect when it comes to dress code for women in Oman. These countries have a courtesy policy which asks men and women, both, to cover up their knees and shoulders. But this post is only about women, as
- [Singapore in Style- Looking at the Famous Landmarks of the City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/singapore-pictures/) - I have the exact same feeling about doing a post on Singapore as I had for London. Both the places are popular, everyone has seen the famous landmarks a gazillion times already! Still as I have a lot of pictures from my trip, I end up presenting Singapore in pictures on my blog. Singapore will
- [Celler La Vinyeta- An Unforgettable Experience of Visiting a Spanish Vineyard](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/celler-la-vinyeta/) - It was a nice sunny day. Our van almost got stuck on a narrow lanes of Mollet de Peralada when an elderly man came out and told our driver to back up and take another road. After that we arrived at the Celler La Vinyeta soon. I have visited a vineyard in Khao Yai, Thailand too
- [Mauritius- the Tropical Paradise of Culture and Coastline](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mauritius/) - What follows below is the guest post by my friend Anshu! I have known her and everyone else on this trip since Kindergarten (KG)! After much back and forth we decided to go to Mauritius. The biggest factor in their favor was no visa requirements for Indian nationals! After my Prague visa experience, I wanted
- [What to Expect on a Tiger Safari in India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/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
- [Exploring Budapest is Like Being in a Fairytale](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/beautiful-budapest/) - I actually wanted to visit Budapest when I went to Prague earlier this year. But with two kids in tow, I chickened out! I was lucky to visit it with my sister this year. We spent seven nights in Budapest and that is just about the right amount of time to spend in the city.
- [The Amazing Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve, Oman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/ras-al-jinz-turtle-reserve-oman/) - I remember walking by the torch light towards the beach. It was a windy night! We were at Ras Al Jinz Turtle Reserve in Oman. We had checked in earlier in the evening and we gathered in the lobby after dinner for our turtle watching session. Our Omani guide kept a brisk pace and we
- [Where My Travels Took Me](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/where-my-travels-took-me/) - If someone told me that I would travel a lot in the first six months of 2017 I would not have been surprised. After all, I traveled a lot in 2016 too. What I didn't expect was so many foreign trips. This year I have already clocked two personal trips too! So here is where
- [Parasailing in Mauritius with Friends: A Thrilling Adventure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/parasailing-mauritius/) - I along with my three school friends, Anshu, Sonu and Shweta, went on fun trip to Mauritius. Our South Mauritius tour was pre-booked but we picked the individual activities after we arrived. I never imagined parasailing in Mauritius was going to be so much fun! Two of my friends did everything that was available on
- [Cadaques, Spain- A Charming Little Town on the Costa Brava](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/cadaques-spain/) - As our car pulled in to the parking lot at Cadaques my first feeling was of relief. We had taken the winding road from the town of Roses and I get motion sickness on such roads. Though I did fine this time, all the same I was happy to jump out of the car and
- [The Splendid Taj Safari's Mahua Kothi at Bandhavgarh National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/taj-safaris-mahua-kothi-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
- [A Fabulous Trip to Inle Lake in Shan State, Myanmar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/inle-lake-myanmar/) - I visited the beautiful Inle Lake in Myanmar as part of #escapers17. It is a super event organized by Scoot and Accor Hotels. It is one trip that I will remember for a long time for all kind of reasons! It was a trip where I caught a flight every day for about five days
- [Highest Blogger Meet at Khardungla, Ladakh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/highest-blogger-meet-at-khardungla-ladakh/) - This was my first third trip to Ladakh but my first to Khardungla. I have a special connection with Ladakh. The first blog post ever I wrote was about my forthcoming trip to Ladakh, in 2005. Twelve years later, I was invited to be a part of the Highest Blogger Meet at Khardungla organized by
- [Novotel Goa Resorts and Spa- A Hotel for Kids](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/novotel-goa-resorts-and-spa-kids-friendly/) - Our excitement knew no bounds as Chhavi and I were invited to stay at Novotel Goa Resorts and Spa for 2 nights. Luckily it was a long weekend so she was not missing school. But on weekends she plays tennis both in the mornings and the evenings but I could do nothing about that. Both of
- [How to Apply for Schengen Visa at VFS Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/applying-for-schengen-visa-via-hungary/) - Hungary is the third Schengen Visa I applied this year. My first one of the year was for Czech Republic. It was for a personal trip with my daughter and niece. The second one was for a blogging trip to Spain where it was easy to get the visa as I was assisted by the
- [How to Get Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Test done at AIIMS](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/how-to-get-specific-learning-disability-sld-test-done-at-aiims/) - Partial View of the Queue at Patient Reception Center, AIIMS Delhi It is painful enough to see your child see struggle at school as a parent. These days CBSE schools ask for Specific Learning Disability (SLD) Test in such cases to rule out any specific learning disability like dyslexia, dysgraphia etc. CBSE accepts such results
- [The Fabulous Taj Safaris Banjaar Tola at Kanha National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/taj-safaris-banjaar-tola/) - 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
- [Hauz Khas, Delhi- Really Khas!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hauz-khas-delhi-really-khas/) - When I started looking at my pictures from my yesterday's visit to Hauz Khas, my intention was to do one post. I realized it would be one very long post if I posted even the pictures I thought have come out well. I have to admit I have hardly explored Delhi at all. Yesterday too,
- [Visiting Qutub Minar with my Daughter](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/visiting-qutub-minar-with-a-child/) - On our recent trip to Qutub Minar it was Chhavi who created all the whirl and the wind and I was simply caught in it! When there is a UNESCO World Heritage Site like Qutub Minar in the vicinity it gets ignored. The last time I was there was when my nephews, Brat 1 and
- [How Well Have You Explored Your Own City?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/explore-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
- [Exploring Beautiful Barcelona: Enjoying the Mediterranean Vibes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/barcelona-spain/) - I landed at Barcelona on 15th May which is my birthday. I am now at that age where my body doesn't react kindly to flying out all night and missing on sleep. My favorite way to pass time in flights is to watch movies but off late I simply fall asleep. As I was flying
- [An Exciting Trip to Mauritius with My School Friends](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/trip-mauritius/) - The four of us have known each-other since Kindergarten (KG); we lost touch for some time till Facebook and WhatsApp reunited the entire class again! Back then if someone would have predicted that one day the four of us would sit in a plane and travel abroad together, we would have laughed out loud! But
- [The Tumbling Flyboard Experience at Chaweng Beach, Koh Samui](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flyboard-experience-chaweng-beach-koh-samui/) - The year feels a little incomplete if I do not visit Thailand at least once. I have been a regular visitor to Thailand since 2013, I have been there nine times already. On this trip to Koh Samui I realized that it doesn't feel foreign to me any more! I feel at home in Thailand!
- [The Life of an Indian Travel Blogger](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/life-indian-travel-blogger/) - The life of an Indian travel blogger looks glamorous from the outside. After all, I get to travel to exotic places and the bill is footed by someone else! I am immensely grateful for the opportunities too. But travel alone does not pays my bills and therein lies the rub. There is another aspect of
- [Mercure Dwarka A Modern Hotel in an Ancient City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/mercure-dwarka/) - Update: Mercure Dwarka seems to be the Ginger Hotel now. 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
- [Exploring Singapore using the Metro or the MRT](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/singapore-metro-mrt/) - I am a big metro fan, I am irrationally attached to metro rides! I mean what is really there to it? You get inside the train at one end and emerge somewhere else! And yet that gives me a high! I love using metros across the world. I use #themetroproject to capture my own social
- [The Good Food at Makhan Restaurant, Mercure Dwarka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/food-makhan-restaurant-mercure-dwarka/) - Update: Mercure Dwarka now seems to be Ginger Hotel Sometimes I sort pictures before I write a post. This is one such post. When I looked at the pictures I immediately realized this post is going to be more about 'food and me' rather than food at Makhan Restaurant at Mercure Dwarka! You will see
- [Must-Visit Places on a Day Trip to Borivali](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/must-visit-places-day-trip-borivali/) - If you are from Maharashtra, a day trip to Borivali would be a perfect thing to do. Here is what you can do in the area! Sanjay Gandhi National Park: The Sanjay Gandhi National Park (SGNP) was previously known as the Borivali National Park. This park is situated in the metropolitan itself and, thus, the overcrowded city
- [Exploring the Historic Safdarjung Tomb in Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/exploring-safdarjung-tomb-delhi/) - Ever since I realized I have explored very little of my own neighborhood, I have been trying to set it right. So, when I got a new phone, Infinix Note 4 to review, I decided to get out and explore, both the phone and a monument (Safdarjung Tomb) in my own vicinity. Metro is my
- [Dwarka: Exploring the Sacred City of Lord Krishna in Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dwarka-gujarat-pictures/) - I recently visited Dwarka in Gujarat with Mercure Dwarka. While I am not big on religious tourism, I do love to visit new places. And here is how I saw Dwarka, Gujarat in pictures! My first stop in Dwarka was the Nageshwar Temple, which is a little outside the city in Daarukavanam. When we went there
- [Flying Delhi Rome Budapest and Back with Alitalia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/flying-alitalia/) - While looking for tickets from Delhi to Budapest I gave various search engines a try! The best fares were thrown on Skyscanner and they were with Alitalia. However, there was a hitch. While coming back we had a night to spend in Rome. I still decided to take it as I would get to explore
- [The Amazing Széchenyi Thermal Baths in Budapest are So Much Fun](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/szechenyi-thermal-baths-in-budapest/) - Visiting Szechenyi Thermal Baths in Budapest is a must do activity! It was a bliss to take a dip in the hot pools and sit in sauna! We went during the day, the place has great atmosphere. For my sister Alka, I think this was the highlight of the trip. I had intentionally left it
- [Exploring Budapest with ease Using Trams and Metros](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/metro-project-budapest/) - I simply love traveling in Metro and trams. I often say, it is because I can't afford taxis in foreign land. But there is something more to it. I stand and click pictures of metro trains and trams continuously. It can bore my companions to no end, but if I see a tram or a
- [Novotel Budapest Danube Hotel- A Wonderful Hotel in Budapest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/novotel-budapest-danube/) - While I was looking for a hotel in Budapest I started with Accor Hotels. I have stayed with them in the past, both as a guest and as a hosted blogger. I quite like them, I know what to expect and they have never disappointed me. Also, they have a great range, right from Ibis
- [The Leonardo Express Train- Connecting Rome Airport to Termini with Ease](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/leonardo-express-train-rome-airport-termini/) - We used the Leonardo Express Train from the Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport in Rome to reach the city center in Rome, Termini. My sister and I were taking a vacation Budapest and our transit was in Rome. The good bit with Schengen Visa is that the immigration happens at the first point of entry and
- [A Fabulous Trip to Budapest, Hungary with my Sister](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/trip-budapest/) - I dragged my sister, Alka Dwivedi, on a vacation to Budapest with a transit in Rome. I had to use every trick in the book to make her travel, I told her she was going with me this year even if I had to kidnap her! Here is her account of our travel to Budapest!
- [Amazing Sightseeing at Kargil, Lakdah, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sightseeing-kargil/) - Even though this was my first fourth visit to Ladakh, it was my first trip to Kargil. I travelled to the Kargil District. While my primary task was to experience the inaugurations at the schools, a travel blogger finds a way to explore the region. So here is an account of my amazing sightseeing at
- [Meeting School Children in Kargil with Axis Dil Se](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/traveling-kargil-axis-dil-se/) - I have a personal bond with Ladakh, this blog came into being because of our trip to Ladakh, way back in 2005. Little did I know that one day I would quit my full time job as a professor and do full time blogging. I traveled for the fourth time to Ladakh for the Axis
- [A Day Trip to the Amazing Koh Nang Yuan Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-day-trip-to-koh-nang-yuan/) - I have visited Thailand 9 times by now. I am quite at home in the country. I went back to Thailand in September 2017 with Getaway Goddess to Koh Samui. I did a day trip to Koh Nang Yuan from Koh Samui. While Koh Samui is beautiful in its own right, Koh Nang Yuan is
- [The Kargil War Memorial at Drass](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-kargil-war-memorial-at-drass/) - Before I visited the Kargil War Memorial at Drass, Tiger Hill, Tololing Hill were mere names for me associated with the 1999 Kargil War. Only when I stood in the shadow of Tololing Hill I realized how close it is to the road. Hell, it is right across the Srinagar Leh Highway NH 1D! The
- [Exploring Rome Using the Metro System](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-metro-project-in-rome/) - In this post, I bring to you the Metro Project in Rome. My sister Alka and I were in transit in Rome while we were on our way to Budapest. While I indulged in the Metro Project in a more comprehensive way at Budapest, I had a short tryst with it in Rome too! I
- [Hilton Rome Airport Hotel: Finding it was An Adventure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hilton-rome-airport-hotel/) - I booked Hilton Rome Airport Hotel for the simple reason that there is only one hotel which is directly accessible from Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport in Rome. It was my first trip with my sister as adults, so I was doing things properly. When we eventually reached the hotel, my sister remarked, "It is my
- [Taking the Inaugural Chennai Colombo Flight with Indigo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/inaugural-chennai-colombo-flight-indigo/) - Lack of sleep is something that makes me feel like a dead fish! I barely got 2 hours of sleep before I boarded the inaugural Chennai Colombo Flight 6E 1201 with Indigo Airlines. Because @IndiGo6E is flying Chennai Colombo for the first time and I am going to be on that flight! pic.twitter.com/r5Ogu3bpSW — Mridula
- [A Tryst with History: Visiting the Colosseum at Rome](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-colosseum-rome/) - This post is written by Alka Dwivedi, my sister. We traveled together to Budapest this year, via Rome and it was the trip of the year! Here is her account of visiting the Colosseum in Rome. I was travelling abroad with my sister for the first time. While going to Budapest, we were in Rome
- [My Fabulous Travels @2017](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/travel-2017/) - It is time to reflect on the year that 2017 was! It is time to talk about travel @2017! I did see a lot of new places and managed 3 big personal trips! So here is how it went travel wise! However the biggest joy for me in 2017 has been Chhavi playing tennis. I
- [The Copper Bell House at Nirona, Kutch, Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/copper-bell-house-nirona-kutch-gujarat/) - It was on my third visit to Kutch that I discovered Nirona. As we walk through its dusty lanes, it felt like a typical Indian village with small beautiful houses, its people curious about the newcomers! My first stop was the Copper Bell House at Nirona headed by Mr Husen Luhar. I was invited by
- [Going Live about all Things Travel Blogging from Facebook Bandstand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/going-live-from-facebook-bandstand/) - Blogging has given me many highs, going live from Facebook Mumbai Office recently was one such experience. I was coming to Mumbai to attend OTM, which is a trade show. So, when Tanvi from Facebook asked if I would be interested in visiting their office and going live from there, I was thrilled. I boarded
- [Sampath the Daring Cliff Jumper from Galle, Sri Lanka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sampath-cliff-jumper-galle-sri-lanka/) - I have a soft spot for Galle as I visited it with my nephew first! We were staying at Unawatuna and hopped over to Galle in 2013. Then meeting Sampath the cliff jumper from Galle in 2018 has added another fond memory to it! So here I am at Galle again, writing this post as
- [Plandid Travel Photos](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/plandid-travel-photos/) - On a recent trip, a young PR professional introduced me to the term, plandid and it refuses to fade from my mind. You might turn back and ask "but what is a plandid or pladid travel photos?" I will come back to it in a minute. But before going any further let me clarify, I
- [Exploring Kutch with the Fabulous Rann Utsav Festival](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/exploring-kutch-rann-utsav/) - I went back to Kutch in Gujarat for the third time in 2018. You may ask why do I keep going back to the same places? The answer is that I get to see only so much on one blogging trip and there is always more to explore on subsequent trips! My 2018 (and 2016)
- [Statue of Unity- The Tallest Statue in the World](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/statue-of-unity-tallest-statue-in-world/) - My curiosity was at its peak when I got an opportunity to visit the Statue of Unity, the tallest statue in the world! Would it live up to the hype? Or would I find it underwhelming? I have to say I came back impressed after the visit! I was invited by the Gujarat Tourism Board
- [IndiGo Launches New Direct Flight from Kolkata to Ho Chi Minh City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/indigo-launches-new-direct-flight-from-kolkata-ho-chi-minh-city/) - It was pouring buckets while I stood on the tarmac of the Ho Chi Minh City's International Airport, waiting the arrival of the IndiGo's inaugural flight from Kolkata to Ho Chi Minh City! I was invited to the event in Vietnam by the IndiGo Airlines. A few of us had the airport access to await
- [Dolphin Watching in Muscat, Oman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dolphin-watching-muscat-oman/) - I have done dolphin watching before, the kind where you see two dolphins in a blink it and you miss it kind of experience! Dolphin Watching In Muscat was on my itinerary in Oman too. It was a 8-9 am slot and I was wondering if it was too late in the day? I was
- [Sunrise at Havelock, Andaman Islands](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/sunrise-at-havelock-andaman-islands/) - This was the sunrise of the last day of my vacation at Andaman. The place is Havelock. I made a special effort to get up at the dawn and see what kind of a sunrise I was going to get. For a while I thought the sky was not going to put up a
- [The Stilt Fishermen of Sri Lanka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-stilt-fishermen-of-sri-lanka/) - I was intrigued by the pictures of stilt (also known as stick) fishing I saw before leaving for Unawatuna in Sri Lanka. Watching stilt fishing was surely on my agenda . On our second day we decided to head to Mirissa beach. When we saw Stilt Fishing near Koggala we asked our tuktuk driver to stop. I
- [Space for Everyone- From Bullock Carts to Cars](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/space-for-everyone-from-bullock-carts-to-cars/) - Bullock Cart and Cars on Noida Roads I was with my sister in Noida when we were walking by this place. It was on her insistence I took this picture and now I am glad that I did. With a lot of construction taking place due to the Metro project the roads are in a
- [Skywatch Friday- Evening Sky from Heysham, Lancashire, UK](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/skywatch-friday-evening-sky-from-heysham-lancashire-uk/) - For this Friday's Skywatch I looked into my folders and decided to post this picture of the evening sky at Heysham in Lancashire, UK. Do you like to walk by the water at sunset?
- [The Sun Temple at Konark, Odisha- A UNESCO World Heritage Site](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/the-sun-temple-at-konark-odisha-a-unesco-world-heritage-site/) - I have to admit I somehow forgot to post pictures from my visit to the Sun Temple at Konark, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is only because I am rummaging through my folders that I discovered this error. I think I didn't blog about it immediately because the temple was under renovation when I
- [Close Up of Gazania Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/close-up-of-gazania-flowers/) - Had clicked these Gazania flowers in winter with my cell phone. Such a sunny and cheerful picture they paint! They certainly made my day brighter. Are you partial to flowers like me?
- [There is Treasure Everywhere!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/there-is-treasure-everywhere/) - I subscribe to Calvin and Hobbes comic strips in my reader. And I was a few days back reading through a few pages of the book There's Treasure Everywhere (the link will take you to the comic strip and a blog by Matt Gibbson). That is how I felt when I discovered these golden wheat
- [Tiger Butterflies in the Neighborhood](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tiger-butterflies-in-the-neighborhood/) - When I cannot travel I try to see what is around me! I am blessed to live in a low rise area with many plants. As I have been rummaging through my folder I decided to take the neighborhood bird walk today. I didn't had much luck with birds but had some with butterflies, the
- [My Goa Photo Feature on Club Mahindra Blog](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/my-goa-photo-feature-on-club-mahindra-blog/) - Update: The link to this story is not available. Please read my latest posts. Club Mahindra Blog CLAY is now featuring my photos of Goa. Do check it out. I have posted a similar picture like the one above on my blog but I like this scene so much that I decided to post this
- [A Beautiful Sunset near a Peepal Tree](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/skywatch-friday-teh-sun-through-the-tree/) - I am rummaging through the folders these days and found this picture that I took at a park at Noida at sunset. There is something so amazing about sunsets, also that it is easier to stay awake at that hour than at the sunrise!
- [House Sparrows in India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/house-sparrows/) - I have read and heard people lament about the declining population of house sparrows. There are some suggestions on how we can pitch in and do our bit? I am lucky I still get to see them almost daily. PS. I clicked both these pictures at Bharatpur. Here are two sparrows that I clicked near
- [Birds at Bharatpur, Rajasthan, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/birds-at-bharatpur-rajasthan-india/) - For quite sometime at Bharatpur I roamed alone while my husband and daughter had a later start at that day. I had seen Black Headed Ibis at Mangalajodi too. So at Bharatpur I recognized it on my own! I met these Rose Ringed Parakeets right at the beginning of the park. They look so
- [Beautiful Indian Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-flowery-post/) - I am really partial to flowers. And I am not good at recognizing them. But there is a huge directory of Indian flowers and I painstakingly browse through it to identify my flowers. So I realized that the one above is called Allamanda. All these pictures have been clicked at Goa, at the hotel I stayed in, called Sun
- [Beautiful Hollyhock Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hollyhock-flowers/) - There is something about flowers, I have always been a bog fan. And if I get to click them in good light it is even better! Clicked these Hollyhock flowers last week while I went on my bird round. Last week I had very little luck with the birds. Let us see how it goes
- [Second Attempt at Stop Motion- The Model is Very Pricey!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/second-attempt-at-stop-motion-the-model-is-very-pricey/) - My first attempt at stop motion photography was a mess. But I learned a lot of things. Now here is a second attempt. Still not good but an improvement on the previous one. Lessons from the second attempt- 1. The model is very pricey, she turns her face away or runs away! 2. The best
- [Common CV Mistakes Freshers Make in their Job Search](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/common-cv-mistakes-freshers-make-in-their-job-search/) - I rarely go off topic on my blog. But this post is an exception. I read a lot of Resumes on a voluntary basis of young people mostly without work experience and looking for jobs in India. Here are the ten most common mistakes that can occur on a resume/CV 1. CV is too long:
- [Chinese Honeysuckle or Malti Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chinese-honeysuckle-or-malti-flowers/) - Clicked these Chinese Honeysuckles (also called Madhu Malti or Rangoon Creeper) in my backyard. What the eyes saw, could capture only a fraction of it in my picture. But they are still a pretty bunch, aren't they? Also on more backyard update there is a purple sunbird nest and a tailor bird nest in the henna
- [April has Been More of Photography and Less of Travel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/april-has-been-more-of-photography-and-less-of-travel/) - April has not been great travel wise. But it looks like I will after all go to Chandigarh for work. Hope May will be a different month travel wise. So for a few more days I will have to manage with pictures rather than travel tales.
- [Dusk at Chilika Lake, Odisha](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/skywatch-friday-dusk-at-chilika-lake-odisha/) - Chilika Lake is a beautiful serene lake in the state of Odisha in India. This picture was taken from our boat ride.
- [I Hate 2X2 Small Planes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/i-hate-2x2-small-planes/) - I have to admit I hate flying in 2X2 small planes. They are small and they get really thrown around during turbulence. And that leads to motion sickness for me. For example I went to Chandigarh today (work) and took an evening flight back. While going it was all peace and quiet. But coming back
- [A Trip to the Rock Garden, Chandigarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/images-from-the-rock-garden-chandigarh/) - I went yesterday to Chandigarh for work but my work got over unexpectedly by 3.30 pm or so. My flight back was at 7.00 pm. The distances at Chandigarh are not that great so I decided to check out the Rock Garden once again. I was last there in 1988 (yes you read it right!)
- [Dam Le Le Ghari Bhar!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/dam-le-le-ghari-bhar/) - Whenever I encounter this scene on an airport/bus stand/railway station I immediately think of this Hindi song- Wahan Kaun Hai Tera Musafir Jayega Kahan, Dam Le Le Ghari Bhar, Ye Chaniyan Payga Kahan! If I try an English translation it would go something like this- 'Who is waiting for you there traveler? Take some rest,
- [Will I? Won't I?](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/will-i-wont-i/) - In case you are wondering what is the question, it is the Malaysian visa question. And the flowers as I said are called Flame of Forest. Two more days to find out the answer.
- [Skywatch Friday- Up Above the World So High](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/skywatch-friday-up-above-the-world-so-high/) - I clicked this one on my way to Chandigarh in a 2X2 small plane. I am heading out again to Malaysia, I got the visa today. So thank you all for your kind words and encouragements.
- [Heading to Kuala Lumpur to Attend MITBCA](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/heading-to-kuala-lumpur-to-attend-mitbca/) - I got the Malaysian visa (multiple entry, one year) on Friday afternoon. I have to tell you the visa tale as well as about the conference. The conference is the 1 Malaysian International Tourism Bloggers Conference & Awards and it will be inaugurated by the honorable tourism minister of Malaysia YB Dato' Sri Dr. Ng Yen Yen. The
- [Gulmohar Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/gulmohar-flowers/) - Thought I would quickly click the neighborhood Gulmohars before I leave for Malaysia. You never know in 4 days what may happen to them. As of now they are in their full glory. Will try to blog from Kuala Lumpur. But it will depend on the hotel connection and the laptop working with an adapter.
- [A Blue Butterfly](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-blue-butterfly/) - Not sure if I will be able to blog on 7th from Kuala Lumpur so I am scheduling a post. This uncertainty is due to not having a relevant adapter for my laptop. I am planning to lug my clunky laptop around. Once I can sort out the adapter issue I would like to blog from
- [Petronas Twin Towers with the Moon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/petronas-twin-towers-with-the-moon/) - As I was coming back (with Anuradha) from a trip to China Town at Kuala Lumpur, this was the site that greeted us at the train station. We can see Petronas Towers from Seri Pacific Hotel. So we ran to the concierge and asked if there was a place within the hotel from where we could click a
- [A Peek into the Malaysian Culture and Social Media](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-peek-into-the-malaysian-culture-and-social-media/) - I attended the gala dinner at the MITBCA tonight. They were giving away the best Malaysian travel blog awards tonight as well. But I will share a few images from the cultural show that I got to see. I was fascinated by these beautiful ladies standing at the reception in their beautiful attire. They were
- [Food Food Food Malaysia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/food-food-food-malaysia/) - It seems that Malaysians are very passionate about their food. The three days that I have spent here, I must have gained five kilos. I am glad I am going to the the Everest Base Camp trek after this, hopefully I will lose some of this weight. The food in the picture was clicked at
- [Bye Bye Malaysia!](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/petronas-twin-towers-malaysia/) - Time to say bye bye to Malaysia. I had a great time at Kuala Lumpur with the MITBCA. Wish I had a few more days to spend here. But the Everest Base Camp plan was a long standing one, and after eating all the Malaysian food, I really need to trek. So here are two
- [Skywatch Friday- Dusk at 35,000 Feet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/skywatch-friday-dusk-at-35000-feet/) - For today's Skywatch I present two dusk pictures that I clicked yesterday while coming back from Kuala Lumpur to Delhi. I often try to get a window seat on the planes so that I can click pictures. I try to guess which side A or K (or whatever is the window configuration for that particular
- [Everest Base Camp Trek- Day 8. Lobuje to Gorek Shep, Gorek Shep to EBC and Back](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-8-lobuje-to-gorek-shep-gorek-shep-to-ebc-and-back/) - At breakfast at Lobuje we were comparing notes and it looked like I was the only person who could sleep decently, my head ache was gone by now and I was really thankful for that. Today after all was the day when we were headed to Gorek Shep (5164 meters, 16942 feet) and the Everest
- [Everest Base Camp Trek- Day 7, Dingboche to Lobuje](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-7-dingboche-to-lobuje/) - As I said in the last post, we woke up to a light snow at Dingboche and I was wondering if this would be our day of bad weather on the trek. We started as usual around 7.30 am for Lobuje (4930 meters, 16174 feet). I had oats with milk for breakfast, I had arrived
- [Everest Base Camp Trek- Day 5, Tengboche to Dingboche, Day 6, Rest and Acclimatization at Dingboche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-5-tengboche-to-dingboche-day-6-rest-and-acclimatization-at-dingboche/) - I was trying to take heart from Pankaj's comment that Namche and Tengboche were the worst climbs and it could be a bit easier to go to Dingboche (4360 meters, 14304 feet). When I asked Deepak he also agreed that today's climb would not be comparable to Namche or Tengboche. Deepak had never give me
- [Everest Base Camp Trek- Day 4, Namche Bazaar to Tengboche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-4-namche-bazaar-to-tengboche/) - For me this was one of the toughest day of trek. Of course the last day of climb was even more strenuous but Namche Bazaar (3440 meters, 11286 feet) to Tengboche (3870 meters, 12696 feet) was also quite killing. I hope I am not giving the impression that this is an incredibly difficult trek. What I write
- [Everest Base Camp Trek- Day 2, Phakding to Namche Bazaar; Day 3, Rest and Acclimatization at Namche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-2-phakding-to-namche-bazaar-day-3-rest-and-acclimatization-at-namche/) - I woke up to my birthday at Phakding (2652 meters, 8700 feet) and I was turning a decade too! But anyway that was a very minor happening on the larger scale of things! In the mountains as I hit the bed by 7.00 pm or so, I wake up bright and fresh. I had an
- [Everest Base Camp Trek- Day 1, Kathmandu-Lukla Flight and Lukla-Phakding Walk](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-1-kathmandu-lukla-flight-and-lukla-phakding-walk/) - Everest Base Camp trek has been on my radar for long. However I would always let it go thinking it would take too much time, the season will not suit my teaching schedule etc etc. But all this changed when I met Sir Chris Bonington. During his talk he asked if anyone of us had
- [Hi from Kathmandu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/hi-from-kathmandu/) - Greetings from Kathmandu. I am using the inn's free wifi to blog. Quite surprised that this small inn has a wifi. Was too tired after Malaysia, India, Nepal. But after sleeping for 12 hours I am feeling much better. I start the trek tomorrow.
- [And I am Back from the Everest Base Camp Trek](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/and-i-am-back-from-the-everest-base-camp-trek/) - There are so many pictures to choose from the Everest Base Camp trek and so many things to talk about that my head spins. I will start off with this picture below from Namche Bazaar and 10 things from the top of my mind! The header picture is from Kala Patthar. 10. I was so
- [Everest Base Camp Trek- Day 9, Gorek Shep to Kala Pathar, Descending to Pheriche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-9-gorek-shep-to-kala-pathar-descending-to-pheriche/) - As I said in the previous post, I was at 3.14 am waiting for Deepak to start our trek from Gorek Shep (5164 meters, 16942 feet) to Kala Pathar (5545 meters, 18,192 feet). Deepak came out in less than a minute and we started our climb in torch light. I could see only a few
- [Everest Base Camp trek- Day 10, Pheriche to Namche Bazaar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-10-pheriche-to-namche/) - How difficult could be getting down on a trek? That depends on how your knees behave and mine behave very badly. So even though getting down is not as tiring as going up, it actually becomes painful for me. On my last year's trek in Uttarakhand, I was almost unable to walk for the last
- [Everest Base Camp Trek- Day 11 Namche Bazaar to Lukla](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/everest-base-camp-trek-day-11-namche-bazaar-to-lukla/) - I had told Deepak the last night that I would not get up early as it hardly made any difference to when we would reach Lukla. Namche Bazaar to Luka was also two days worth of going up which we were descending in one day. But as I went to sleep at 8.00 pm in
- [A Lunch with Chhavi at Underdoggs, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj, Delhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/a-lunch-with-chhavi-at-underdoggs-ambience-mall-vasant-kunj-delhi/) - When Chhavi and I came back from our lunch my younger nephew asked, "So where did you go?" I said, "It was a sports bar." And he asked, "So did you go to the Underdoggs?" Looks like the place is really popular with youngsters! When I got the invitation for a lunch from them, I was
- [Chilika Lake, Mangalajodi and Konark- Glimpses of Odisha, India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/chilika-lake-mangalajodi-and-konark-glimpses-of-odisha-india/) - This was a trip that I took in January 2012. Somehow the detailed account remained as a draft for a long time. As the plane started its descent at Bhubaneswar I was busy taking pictures of the river and the city that unfolded before my eyes. This was my first visit to the state of
- [Of Breakfasts and of Future Travel Plans](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/of-breakfasts-and-of-future-travel-plans/) - If you have read my Everest Base Camp Trek accounts (I know I keep going back to them, looks like I have left a piece of my heart on the route) by the end I was longing for cakes and pan cakes. I had them all and at that point of time without any guilt
- [Souvenirs for Sale in Kathmandu, Nepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/souvenirs-for-sale-kathmandu-nepal/) - It was the blue in the middle off a sea of bronze that caught the eye! What do you like to buy as souvenirs? I remain content with T-shirts most of the time. And by clicking pictures of the souvenirs.
- [Watching Ama Dablam from Kala Pathar was Magic](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/skywatch-friday-kala-pathar-magic/) - I think for quite sometime on this blog you are going to see the skies from Nepal Himalayas! And what mighty peaks Nepal has! We trekked up to Kala Pathar after Everest Base Camp. Kala Pathar is a point from where you can see Everest but today I am posting Ama Dablam, the highest peak
- [Mesmerizing Dingboche, Everest Base Camp Trek, Nepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/skywatch-friday-mesmerizing-dingboche-everest-base-camp-trek-nepal/) - This is a picture from my recently completed Everest Base Camp Trek! I went to sleep in a brown valley and I woke up in a white one. But it was a very light snowfall and it didn't affect the trek in any way. The place is called Dingboche (4360 meters, 14304 feet) and it

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- [Meghalaya](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/meghalaya/)
- [South Africa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/south-africa/)
- [Thailand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/thailand/)
- [Cambodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/cambodia/)
- [Finland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/finland/)
- [Maldives](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/maldives/)
- [Jordan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/jordan/)
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- [Oman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/oman/)
- [Review](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/review/)
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- [Travel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/travel/)
- [Andaman and Nicobar Islands](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/andaman-and-nicobar-islands/)
- [Press Conference](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/press-conference/)
- [Punjab](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/punjab/)
- [Israel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/israel/)
- [Arunachal Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/arunachal-pradesh/)
- [Philippines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/philippines/)
- [GoPro](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/gopro/)
- [Hero4](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/hero4/)
- [Indonesia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/indonesia/)
- [United Arab Emirates](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/united-arab-emirates/)
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- [Myanmar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/myanmar/)
- [Spain](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/spain/)
- [Mauritius](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/mauritius/)
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- [Canon EOS 1300D](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/canon-eos-1300d/)
- [Education](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/education/)
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- [Russia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/russia/)
- [Visas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/visas/)
- [France](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/france/)
- [Canon EOS M50](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/canon-eos-m50/)
- [Switzerland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/switzerland/)
- [Visa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/visa/)
- [Croatia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/croatia/)
- [Andhra Pradesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/andhra-pradesh/)
- [Vietnam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/vietnam/)
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- [Blogging](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/blogging/)
- [Greece](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/greece/)
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- [People](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/people/)
- [Telangana](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/telangana/)
- [Tennis Travel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/tennis-travel/)
- [Restaurant](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/restaurant/)
- [Assam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/assam/)
- [Japan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/japan/)
- [Hong Kong](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/category/hong-kong/)

## Tags

- [GMVN](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gmvn/)
- [Haridwar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/haridwar/)
- [National Geographic](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/national-geographic/)
- [Mountains](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mountains/)
- [Leh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/leh/)
- [Manali Leh Road Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/manali-leh-road-trip/)
- [Public Transport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/public-transport/)
- [litter](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/litter/)
- [Ladakh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ladakh/)
- [Trek](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/trek/)
- [Gyan (pun intended)](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gyan-pun-intended/)
- [peeves](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/peeves/)
- [Off the beaten track](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/off-the-beaten-track-2/)
- [walks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/walks-2/)
- [Ganga Canal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ganga-canal/)
- [Guest Post](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/guest-post/)
- [Conversations](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/conversations/)
- [People](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/people/)
- [Har Ki Doon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/har-ki-doon-2/)
- [YHAI](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/yhai/)
- [Road Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/road-trip/)
- [Roads](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/roads/)
- [Main Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/main-market/)
- [Vendors](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/vendors/)
- [Exile](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/exile/)
- [Save Tibet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/save-tibet/)
- [Tibet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tibet/)
- [Rohtang Pass](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rohtang-pass/)
- [Traffic Jam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/traffic-jam/)
- [Markha](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/markha/)
- [Devil's Canyon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/devils-canyon/)
- [Trekking](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/trekking/)
- [Shopping](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/shopping/)
- [souvenirs](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/souvenirs/)
- [Renuka Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/renuka-lake/)
- [National parks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/national-parks/)
- [Rajaji National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rajaji-national-park/)
- [Wildlife](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wildlife/)
- [Manali](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/manali/)
- [Things to do](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/things-to-do/)
- [Gurgaon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gurgaon/)
- [Malls](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/malls/)
- [Amsterdam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/amsterdam/)
- [Red Light District](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-light-district/)
- [Walk](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/walk/)
- [rant](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rant/)
- [Tennis](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tennis/)
- [Auli](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/auli/)
- [Ropeway](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ropeway/)
- [Gonomad](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gonomad/)
- [Travel Writing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/travel-writing/)
- [plastic](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/plastic/)
- [Arvind Singh Mewar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/arvind-singh-mewar/)
- [Lake Palace](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lake-palace/)
- [Udaipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/udaipur/)
- [saree](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/saree/)
- [Agra](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/agra/)
- [Agra Fort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/agra-fort/)
- [Taj Mahal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/taj-mahal/)
- [UNESCO World Heritage Sites](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/unesco-world-heritage-sites/)
- [Sar Pass](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sar-pass/)
- [Snow](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/snow/)
- [Prashar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/prashar/)
- [Prashar Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/prashar-lake/)
- [Temple](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/temple/)
- [City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/city/)
- [Lakes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lakes/)
- [Harcourt Hill](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/harcourt-hill/)
- [Hike](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hike/)
- [Oxford](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/oxford/)
- [River](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/river/)
- [Thames](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/thames/)
- [Sports](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sports-2/)
- [TV](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tv/)
- [TV Show](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tv-show/)
- [sea buckthorn](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sea-buckthorn/)
- [Spiti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/spiti/)
- [Dhankar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dhankar/)
- [Dhankar Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dhankar-lake/)
- [Table Tennis](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/table-tennis/)
- [Cherwell](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cherwell/)
- [Punting](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/punting/)
- [Barog](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/barog/)
- [Railway Station](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/railway-station/)
- [Bed and Breakfast](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bed-and-breakfast/)
- [Dhauladhar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dhauladhar/)
- [trees](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/trees/)
- [Gir](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gir/)
- [Gujarat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gujarat/)
- [Lion](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lion/)
- [Samsung ST70](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/samsung-st70/)
- [Sparrow](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sparrow/)
- [Myna](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/myna/)
- [Evening Sky](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/evening-sky/)
- [Rose](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rose/)
- [postaday2011](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/postaday2011/)
- [Bottle Brush Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bottle-brush-flowers/)
- [Purple Sunbird](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/purple-sunbird/)
- [Indian Grey Hornbill](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-grey-hornbill/)
- [Purple Sunbrid](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/purple-sunbrid/)
- [Chrysanthemums](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chrysanthemums/)
- [Nightjar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/nightjar/)
- [Black Ibis](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/black-ibis/)
- [Red Naped Ibis](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-naped-ibis/)
- [Red Brested Flycatcher](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-brested-flycatcher/)
- [Mustard Field](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mustard-field/)
- [Sarson Ka Khet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sarson-ka-khet/)
- [Gateway of India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gateway-of-india/)
- [Calendula](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/calendula/)
- [White Wagtail](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-wagtail/)
- [White Brested Kingfisher](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-brested-kingfisher/)
- [Brahminy Starling](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/brahminy-starling/)
- [Bouganvilla flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bouganvilla-flowers/)
- [Plain Tiger Butterfly](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/plain-tiger-butterfly/)
- [Steve Winter](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/steve-winter/)
- [Blue Throat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/blue-throat/)
- [Begonia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/begonia/)
- [Indian Pond Heron](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-pond-heron/)
- [Street Food](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/street-food/)
- [Daryaganj Sunday Book Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/daryaganj-sunday-book-market/)
- [Cafe Leopold](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cafe-leopold/)
- [West End Hotel Mumbai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/west-end-hotel-mumbai/)
- [Mustard Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mustard-flowers/)
- [Bee](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bee/)
- [Peacock Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/peacock-flowers/)
- [evening colors](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/evening-colors/)
- [reflections](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/reflections/)
- [sky](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sky/)
- [Indian Robin](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-robin/)
- [Delhi Metro](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/delhi-metro/)
- [Brown Rock Pipit](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/brown-rock-pipit/)
- [Long Billed Pipit](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/long-billed-pipit/)
- [Wired Tailed Swallow](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wired-tailed-swallow/)
- [Tree Pie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tree-pie/)
- [Construction](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/construction/)
- [Red Vented Bulbul](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-vented-bulbul/)
- [Ice Plant Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ice-plant-flowers/)
- [Oriental White Eye](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/oriental-white-eye/)
- [Cineraria](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cineraria/)
- [White Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-flowers/)
- [Yellow Toed Green Pigeon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/yellow-toed-green-pigeon/)
- [White Throated Kingfisher](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-throated-kingfisher/)
- [Lady Bug](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lady-bug/)
- [Wheat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wheat/)
- [Cotton Tree](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cotton-tree/)
- [Green Bee Eating Bird](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/green-bee-eating-bird/)
- [Pied Bushchat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pied-bushchat/)
- [Cotton Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cotton-flowers/)
- [Red Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-flowers/)
- [Monkey](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/monkey/)
- [Rishikesh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rishikesh/)
- [Ganga](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ganga/)
- [Laxman Jhula](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/laxman-jhula/)
- [Ram Jhula](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ram-jhula/)
- [Paratha](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/paratha/)
- [Della Adventure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/della-adventure/)
- [Lonavala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lonavala/)
- [Red Cheeked Bulbul](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-cheeked-bulbul/)
- [Della Ad](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/della-ad/)
- [Kaudiala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kaudiala/)
- [Quick Update](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/quick-update/)
- [Della Enclave](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/della-enclave/)
- [Rafting](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rafting/)
- [Anna Hazare](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/anna-hazare/)
- [Fast](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fast/)
- [Jantar Mantar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jantar-mantar/)
- [Lokpal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lokpal/)
- [White Crested Laughing Thrush](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-crested-laughing-thrush/)
- [Spotted Dove](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/spotted-dove/)
- [Devprayag](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/devprayag/)
- [Roses](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/roses/)
- [Tawny Eagle](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tawny-eagle/)
- [Indian Silverbill](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-silverbill/)
- [Munia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/munia/)
- [Shivpuri](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/shivpuri/)
- [Small White Wild Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/small-white-wild-flowers/)
- [Chitra's Jewel Art](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chitras-jewel-art/)
- [earrings](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/earrings/)
- [Asian Koel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/asian-koel/)
- [Green Footed Yellow Pigeon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/green-footed-yellow-pigeon/)
- [Rubber Bush Flower](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rubber-bush-flower/)
- [Mentions](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mentions/)
- [Rediff](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rediff/)
- [Prickly Poppy](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/prickly-poppy/)
- [Egret](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/egret/)
- [Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/airport/)
- [Mumbai Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mumbai-airport/)
- [Rain Lily](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rain-lily/)
- [Stones](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stones/)
- [Dhundi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dhundi/)
- [Juda ka Talab](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/juda-ka-talab/)
- [Talhauti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/talhauti/)
- [Sunrise](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sunrise/)
- [Purple Iris](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/purple-iris/)
- [Dhunda](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dhunda/)
- [Sankri](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sankri/)
- [Total Lunar Eclipse](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/total-lunar-eclipse/)
- [Dhubda](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dhubda/)
- [Mussoorie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mussoorie/)
- [Red Fort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-fort/)
- [Gulab Jamun](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gulab-jamun/)
- [Sweet Dish](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sweet-dish/)
- [Ilbert Manor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ilbert-manor/)
- [butterfly](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/butterfly/)
- [Dilli Haat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dilli-haat/)
- [Kite](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kite/)
- [Seagulls](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/seagulls/)
- [Heysham](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/heysham/)
- [Blackpool](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/blackpool/)
- [Edinburgh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/edinburgh/)
- [Scotland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/scotland/)
- [Lake District](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lake-district/)
- [Windermere](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/windermere/)
- [Street Artists](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/street-artists/)
- [Grasmere](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/grasmere/)
- [Airbus A 380-800](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/airbus-a-380-800/)
- [Ambleside](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ambleside/)
- [Jan Lokpal Bill](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jan-lokpal-bill/)
- [Ramlila Maidan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ramlila-maidan/)
- [Mallard](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mallard/)
- [Eurasian Golden Oriole](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/eurasian-golden-oriole/)
- [Dheradoon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dheradoon/)
- [Stags Head](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stags-head/)
- [Lake Grasmere](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lake-grasmere/)
- [Hydrangea](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hydrangea/)
- [Love UK](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/love-uk/)
- [Visit Britain](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/visit-britain/)
- [cemetery](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cemetery/)
- [Chandni Chowk](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chandni-chowk/)
- [packing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/packing/)
- [Andaman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/andaman/)
- [Port Blair](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/port-blair/)
- [Adventure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/adventure/)
- [Havelock](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/havelock/)
- [Scuba Diving](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/scuba-diving/)
- [Ross Island](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ross-island/)
- [Jagatsukh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jagatsukh/)
- [Prini](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/prini/)
- [North Bay](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/north-bay/)
- [Japani](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/japani/)
- [Persimmon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/persimmon/)
- [Jewellery](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jewellery/)
- [The Andaman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-andaman/)
- [Baratang](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/baratang/)
- [Limestone Caves](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/limestone-caves/)
- [Abstract](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/abstract/)
- [Cellular Jail](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cellular-jail/)
- [Soap Bubble](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/soap-bubble/)
- [Panning](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/panning/)
- [Bead Tree](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bead-tree/)
- [Berries](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/berries/)
- [Strawberries](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/strawberries/)
- [Package Tour](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/package-tour/)
- [Tips](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tips/)
- [Signboards](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/signboards/)
- [bokeh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bokeh/)
- [lights](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lights/)
- [Black](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/black/)
- [Red](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red/)
- [Christmas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/christmas/)
- [Closeup](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/closeup/)
- [Street Photography](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/street-photography/)
- [Pink](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pink/)
- [Boats](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/boats/)
- [ducks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ducks/)
- [Lancshire](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lancshire/)
- [Black Tailed Godwits](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/black-tailed-godwits/)
- [Mangalajodi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mangalajodi/)
- [Chandrabhaga Sea Beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chandrabhaga-sea-beach/)
- [Konarak](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/konarak/)
- [Barakul](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/barakul/)
- [Chilika Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chilika-lake/)
- [Jaisalmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jaisalmer/)
- [Suryagarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/suryagarh/)
- [Sand Dunes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sand-dunes/)
- [Ghost Town](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ghost-town/)
- [Kuldhara](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kuldhara/)
- [paliwals](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/paliwals/)
- [Jungle Babbler](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jungle-babbler/)
- [Laughing Dove](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/laughing-dove/)
- [Squirrel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/squirrel/)
- [Goat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/goat/)
- [Chris Bonington](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chris-bonington/)
- [Crow](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/crow/)
- [Silhouette](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/silhouette/)
- [Chandrabhaga Beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chandrabhaga-beach/)
- [Facebook](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/facebook/)
- [Movie](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/movie/)
- [New Start of India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/new-start-of-india/)
- [Nissan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/nissan/)
- [Painted Stork](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/painted-stork/)
- [Peacock](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/peacock/)
- [Small Minivet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/small-minivet/)
- [Bar Headed Geese](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bar-headed-geese/)
- [Chinese Lemon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chinese-lemon/)
- [Water Drops](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/water-drops/)
- [Eurasian Collared Dove](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/eurasian-collared-dove/)
- [Red Wattled Lapwing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-wattled-lapwing/)
- [Sea](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sea/)
- [Baga Beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/baga-beach/)
- [Cannon Ball Tree](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cannon-ball-tree/)
- [Cannon Ball Tree Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cannon-ball-tree-flowers/)
- [Baga](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/baga/)
- [Anjuna beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/anjuna-beach/)
- [Basilica of Bom Jesus](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/basilica-of-bom-jesus/)
- [Fort Aguada](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fort-aguada/)
- [Mae De Deus Chruch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mae-de-deus-chruch/)
- [Ruins of St. Augustine Complex](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ruins-of-st-augustine-complex/)
- [Stop Motion](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stop-motion/)
- [Travel Secrets](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/travel-secrets/)
- [Eaton Smart](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/eaton-smart/)
- [IGI T3](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/igi-t3/)
- [Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/spa/)
- [mundane](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mundane/)
- [Kulfi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kulfi/)
- [Black Headed Ibis](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/black-headed-ibis/)
- [Grey Headed Flycatcher](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/grey-headed-flycatcher/)
- [Grey Heron](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/grey-heron/)
- [Oriental Magpie Robin](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/oriental-magpie-robin/)
- [Rose Ringed Parakeet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rose-ringed-parakeet/)
- [Fields](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fields/)
- [Gazania](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gazania/)
- [Hollyhock](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hollyhock/)
- [Chinese Honeysuckle](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chinese-honeysuckle/)
- [Madhu Malti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/madhu-malti/)
- [Rangoon Creeper](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rangoon-creeper/)
- [Chili](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chili/)
- [Spices](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/spices/)
- [Turbulence](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/turbulence/)
- [Rock Garden](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rock-garden/)
- [IGI Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/igi-airport/)
- [T3](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/t3/)
- [Flame of Forest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/flame-of-forest/)
- [Blue Butterfly](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/blue-butterfly/)
- [neighborhood](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/neighborhood/)
- [Malaysia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/malaysia/)
- [Visa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/visa/)
- [Gulmohar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gulmohar/)
- [Kuala Lumpur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kuala-lumpur/)
- [Moon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/moon/)
- [Petronas Twin Towers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/petronas-twin-towers/)
- [Dr. Ng Yen Yen](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dr-ng-yen-yen/)
- [MITBAC](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mitbac/)
- [Nepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/nepal/)
- [EBC](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ebc/)
- [Everest Base Camp Trek](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/everest-base-camp-trek/)
- [Namche Bazaar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/namche-bazaar/)
- [Lukla](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lukla/)
- [Phakding](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/phakding/)
- [Tengboche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tengboche/)
- [Dingboche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dingboche/)
- [Lobuje](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lobuje/)
- [Everest Base Camp](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/everest-base-camp/)
- [Gorek Shep](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gorek-shep/)
- [Kala Pathar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kala-pathar/)
- [Pheriche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pheriche/)
- [Flight](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/flight/)
- [Kathmandu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kathmandu/)
- [Ambienece Mall](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ambienece-mall/)
- [Sports Bar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sports-bar/)
- [Underdoggs](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/underdoggs/)
- [Vasant Kunj](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/vasant-kunj/)
- [Thamel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/thamel/)
- [Ama Dablam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ama-dablam/)
- [Himalayas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/himalayas/)
- [China Town](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/china-town/)
- [Women](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/women/)
- [KL Towers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kl-towers/)
- [Menara Towers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/menara-towers/)
- [Patan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/patan/)
- [KL Bird Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kl-bird-park/)
- [Scarlet Ibis](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/scarlet-ibis/)
- [Baiguney](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/baiguney/)
- [conCLAY](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/conclay/)
- [Rangeet River](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rangeet-river/)
- [Asian Fairy Bluebird](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/asian-fairy-bluebird/)
- [Lesser Flamingo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lesser-flamingo/)
- [Pelican](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pelican/)
- [Splendid Starling](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/splendid-starling/)
- [Victoria Crowned Pigeon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/victoria-crowned-pigeon/)
- [2041](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/2041/)
- [Themes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/themes/)
- [Sir Robert Swan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sir-robert-swan/)
- [Ghangaria](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ghangaria/)
- [Valley of Flowers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/valley-of-flowers/)
- [Joshimath](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/joshimath/)
- [Govindghat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/govindghat/)
- [Hemkunt Sahib](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hemkunt-sahib/)
- [Travel Talk](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/travel-talk/)
- [Solo Women Travel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/solo-women-travel/)
- [Night Photography](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/night-photography/)
- [Putrajaya](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/putrajaya/)
- [Citibank](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/citibank/)
- [Premier Miles](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/premier-miles/)
- [Independence Day](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/independence-day/)
- [Photography Thoughts](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/photography-thoughts/)
- [Leaves](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/leaves/)
- [pepal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pepal/)
- [Travel Wire Asia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/travel-wire-asia/)
- [Indian English](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-english/)
- [cup](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cup/)
- [Taman Negara](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/taman-negara/)
- [Lists](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lists/)
- [Optus Sarovar Premier](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/optus-sarovar-premier/)
- [The Oriental Blossom](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-oriental-blossom/)
- [Kaleidoscope](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kaleidoscope/)
- [Frank Smythe](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/frank-smythe/)
- [Times of India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/times-of-india/)
- [Boudhanath](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/boudhanath/)
- [Mandarin Duck](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mandarin-duck/)
- [Silver Pheasant](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/silver-pheasant/)
- [Ruskin Bond](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ruskin-bond/)
- [Sawayambhunath](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sawayambhunath/)
- [backyard](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/backyard-2/)
- [Pullman Hotels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pullman-hotels/)
- [Bridges](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bridges/)
- [F1](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/f1/)
- [Sepang](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sepang/)
- [Sepang F1 International Circuit](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sepang-f1-international-circuit/)
- [Fraser Hill](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fraser-hill/)
- [Tourism Hunt 2012](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tourism-hunt-2012/)
- [Redang Island](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/redang-island/)
- [Kuala Gandha](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kuala-gandha/)
- [Malaysia Tourism Hunt 2012](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/malaysia-tourism-hunt-2012/)
- [Sungai Pasu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sungai-pasu/)
- [Marine Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/marine-park/)
- [Snorkeling](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/snorkeling/)
- [Terengganu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/terengganu/)
- [Dance](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dance/)
- [dancers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dancers/)
- [Fraser's Hill](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/frasers-hill/)
- [Pahang](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pahang/)
- [cycling](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cycling/)
- [Bukit Gambang](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bukit-gambang/)
- [Kuala Gandah](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kuala-gandah/)
- [Delhi Travel Massive](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/delhi-travel-massive/)
- [Kauz Khas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kauz-khas/)
- [Hauz Khas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hauz-khas/)
- [AIA](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/aia/)
- [Alive is Awesome](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/alive-is-awesome/)
- [Kuala Terengganu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kuala-terengganu/)
- [Spot Billed Duck](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/spot-billed-duck/)
- [Vehicles](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/vehicles/)
- [Niche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/niche/)
- [Climbing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/climbing/)
- [Reinhold Messner](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/reinhold-messner/)
- [Durga Puja](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/durga-puja/)
- [Dusshera](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dusshera/)
- [Kaudiyala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kaudiyala/)
- [The Wall](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-wall/)
- [Lehs Cave](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lehs-cave/)
- [Air India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/air-india/)
- [Make My Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/make-my-trip/)
- [MMT](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mmt/)
- [Events](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/events/)
- [Indigo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indigo/)
- [Spicejet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/spicejet/)
- [GoAir](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/goair/)
- [Qutub Minar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/qutub-minar/)
- [Tomaz Humar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tomaz-humar/)
- [Dress Code](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dress-code/)
- [Dress Sense](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dress-sense/)
- [Lakshman Sagar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lakshman-sagar/)
- [Pali](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pali/)
- [Ajmer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ajmer/)
- [Greetings](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/greetings/)
- [Ajmer Sharif](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ajmer-sharif/)
- [Dargah](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dargah/)
- [Hazrat Mu'inuddin Chishti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hazrat-muinuddin-chishti/)
- [Sufi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sufi/)
- [Klias Peninsula Wetlands](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/klias-peninsula-wetlands/)
- [River Cruise](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/river-cruise/)
- [The Taaras](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-taaras/)
- [KLIA](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/klia/)
- [Kuala Lumpur International Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kuala-lumpur-international-airport/)
- [Vegetarian](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/vegetarian/)
- [North-East India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/north-east-india/)
- [Pelling](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pelling/)
- [Malaysia Airlines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/malaysia-airlines/)
- [Review](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/review/)
- [driving](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/driving-2/)
- [Batik](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/batik/)
- [Seri Pacific Hotel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/seri-pacific-hotel/)
- [National Elephant Conservation Center](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/national-elephant-conservation-center/)
- [traditional](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/traditional/)
- [Low Cost Carrier](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/low-cost-carrier/)
- [Nanga Parbat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/nanga-parbat/)
- [travel plan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/travel-plan/)
- [Black Drongo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/black-drongo/)
- [Rawli Tatgarh Wild Life Sanctuary](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rawli-tatgarh-wild-life-sanctuary/)
- [water sports](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/water-sports/)
- [closed](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/closed/)
- [door](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/door/)
- [lock](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lock/)
- [genda](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/genda/)
- [Marigold](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/marigold/)
- [Raipur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/raipur/)
- [Palampur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/palampur/)
- [Bir](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bir/)
- [Baijnath](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/baijnath/)
- [Jewelry](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jewelry/)
- [Bus Stand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bus-stand/)
- [Puddle](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/puddle/)
- [India Gate](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/india-gate/)
- [Year Round Up](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/year-round-up/)
- [New Year Wishes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/new-year-wishes/)
- [Delhi Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/delhi-airport/)
- [Missed Approach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/missed-approach/)
- [Chennai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chennai/)
- [Monastery](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/monastery/)
- [Winter](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/winter/)
- [Twilight](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/twilight/)
- [Marina Beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/marina-beach/)
- [Agrasen Ki Baoli](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/agrasen-ki-baoli/)
- [History](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/history/)
- [Stepwell](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stepwell/)
- [Jwellery](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jwellery/)
- [Plumbeous Water Redstart](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/plumbeous-water-redstart/)
- [Event](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/event/)
- [Malaysia Tourism](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/malaysia-tourism/)
- [SATTE](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/satte/)
- [Bagdogra](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bagdogra/)
- [Indian Airlines](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-airlines/)
- [Korea Tourism Organization](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/korea-tourism-organization/)
- [Weather](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/weather/)
- [Four Seasons](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/four-seasons/)
- [Wine](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wine/)
- [Bhuira](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bhuira/)
- [Alwar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/alwar/)
- [Siliserh Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/siliserh-lake/)
- [City Palace](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/city-palace/)
- [Moosi Rani ki Chhatri](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/moosi-rani-ki-chhatri/)
- [cormorant](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cormorant/)
- [Narrow Gauge](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/narrow-gauge/)
- [Toy Train](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/toy-train/)
- [Kathakali](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kathakali/)
- [coupons](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/coupons/)
- [Annapurna Circuit](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/annapurna-circuit/)
- [Hiking](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hiking/)
- [IRCTC](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/irctc/)
- [Online Booking](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/online-booking/)
- [Contest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/contest/)
- [Groupon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/groupon/)
- [Coupon Mamu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/coupon-mamu/)
- [Joe Simpson](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/joe-simpson/)
- [This Game of Ghosts](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/this-game-of-ghosts/)
- [Touching the Void](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/touching-the-void/)
- [American Express](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/american-express/)
- [Parrots](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/parrots/)
- [Monuments](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/monuments/)
- [Mountaineering](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mountaineering/)
- [The Beckoning Silence](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-beckoning-silence/)
- [Crafts](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/crafts/)
- [Gulmarg](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gulmarg/)
- [Srinagar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/srinagar/)
- [Kashmir](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kashmir/)
- [The Khyber](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-khyber/)
- [Gondola Ride](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gondola-ride/)
- [Kahwa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kahwa/)
- [Tea](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tea/)
- [Gondola](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gondola/)
- [Gulmarg Gondola](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gulmarg-gondola/)
- [Skiing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/skiing/)
- [Security](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/security/)
- [Srinagar Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/srinagar-airport/)
- [Aircraft](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/aircraft/)
- [Window](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/window/)
- [Wing Shot](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wing-shot/)
- [Wanderlust](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wanderlust/)
- [Portrait](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/portrait/)
- [Golf Course](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/golf-course/)
- [IISM](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/iism/)
- [Muni Ki Reti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/muni-ki-reti/)
- [Waterfall](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/waterfall/)
- [Colors](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/colors/)
- [Kolkata](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kolkata/)
- [Ganges](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ganges/)
- [Cheetal Grand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cheetal-grand/)
- [Garden](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/garden/)
- [Khatautli](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/khatautli/)
- [Kerala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kerala/)
- [Russet Sparrow](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/russet-sparrow/)
- [Streaked Laughingthrush](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/streaked-laughingthrush/)
- [Verditer Flycatcher](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/verditer-flycatcher/)
- [Apricot Blossoms](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/apricot-blossoms/)
- [Daffodils](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/daffodils/)
- [Grape Hyacinth](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/grape-hyacinth/)
- [Kakhnal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kakhnal/)
- [Kerria Double](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kerria-double/)
- [Blossoms](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/blossoms/)
- [States](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/states/)
- [Tourism Board](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tourism-board/)
- [UT](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ut/)
- [Khakhnal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/khakhnal/)
- [Landscapes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/landscapes/)
- [Popcorn](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/popcorn/)
- [Trinkets](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/trinkets/)
- [Maggi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/maggi/)
- [Bucket List](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bucket-list/)
- [Galle](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/galle/)
- [Unawatuna](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/unawatuna/)
- [Fisherman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fisherman/)
- [Koggala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/koggala/)
- [Mirissa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mirissa/)
- [Stick Fishing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stick-fishing/)
- [Matara](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/matara/)
- [Bandaranaike International Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bandaranaike-international-airport/)
- [Foreign Exchange](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/foreign-exchange/)
- [Stilt Fishing](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stilt-fishing/)
- [Shillong](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/shillong/)
- [Barapani](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/barapani/)
- [Umiam Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/umiam-lake/)
- [Elephant Falls](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/elephant-falls/)
- [Caves](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/caves/)
- [Cherrapunji](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cherrapunji/)
- [Stalactites](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stalactites/)
- [Stalagmites](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stalagmites/)
- [dress](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dress/)
- [Jainsem](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jainsem/)
- [Brat Chronicles](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/brat-chronicles/)
- [INDABA 2013](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indaba-2013/)
- [Manyeleti Game Reserve](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/manyeleti-game-reserve/)
- [Panorama Route](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/panorama-route/)
- [Durban](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/durban/)
- [Zulu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/zulu/)
- [Zulu Dance](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/zulu-dance/)
- [Meet South Africa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/meet-south-africa/)
- [African Lion](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/african-lion/)
- [Tintswalo Safari Lodge](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tintswalo-safari-lodge/)
- [Poaching](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/poaching/)
- [Rhino](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rhino/)
- [TREC1000](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/trec1000/)
- [White Rhino](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-rhino/)
- [Hippos](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hippos/)
- [Pond](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pond/)
- [Summer Holidays](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/summer-holidays/)
- [Summer trips](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/summer-trips/)
- [Summer Vacations](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/summer-vacations/)
- [Moses Mabhida Stadium](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/moses-mabhida-stadium/)
- [SkyCar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/skycar/)
- [Red Billed Hornbill](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/red-billed-hornbill/)
- [Mpumalanga](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mpumalanga/)
- [Zebra](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/zebra/)
- [Elephants](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/elephants/)
- [Manor House](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/manor-house/)
- [Manye](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/manye/)
- [Tourism](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tourism/)
- [Tourists](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tourists/)
- [Hazyview](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hazyview/)
- [Limpopo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/limpopo/)
- [Switzerland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/switzerland/)
- [African Buffalo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/african-buffalo/)
- [Big 5](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/big-5/)
- [Cape Buffalo](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cape-buffalo/)
- [Antelope](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/antelope/)
- [Bush](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bush/)
- [Wildebeest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wildebeest/)
- [Southern Sun](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/southern-sun/)
- [Southern Sun Elangeni](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/southern-sun-elangeni/)
- [Face Masks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/face-masks/)
- [Masks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/masks/)
- [Bunny Chow](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bunny-chow/)
- [Iconic](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/iconic/)
- [Indian Food](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-food/)
- [Protea](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/protea/)
- [Gandhi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gandhi/)
- [Inanda](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/inanda/)
- [Phoenix Settlement](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/phoenix-settlement/)
- [Franklin](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/franklin/)
- [Blue](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/blue/)
- [Clouds](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/clouds/)
- [Mumbai](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mumbai/)
- [ship](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ship/)
- [Crested Barbet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/crested-barbet/)
- [Vervet Monkey](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/vervet-monkey/)
- [Playful](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/playful/)
- [Sand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sand/)
- [Blyde River Canyon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/blyde-river-canyon/)
- [Bouker's Luck Potholes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/boukers-luck-potholes/)
- [Bourke's Potholes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bourkes-potholes/)
- [Potholes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/potholes/)
- [Three Rondavels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/three-rondavels/)
- [Lisbon Falls](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lisbon-falls/)
- [Aloe Vera](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/aloe-vera/)
- [God's Window](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gods-window/)
- [Giraffe](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/giraffe/)
- [Skyline](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/skyline/)
- [Garuda Indonesia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/garuda-indonesia/)
- [Photography Contest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/photography-contest/)
- [Chamche](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chamche/)
- [Boat Women](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/boat-women/)
- [Phewa Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/phewa-lake/)
- [Pokhara](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pokhara/)
- [Asia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/asia/)
- [Bench](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bench/)
- [Manang](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/manang/)
- [Dhanachuli](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dhanachuli/)
- [Te Aroha](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/te-aroha/)
- [Travel Plans](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/travel-plans/)
- [Unaffected Uttarakhand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/unaffected-uttarakhand/)
- [Weekend Getaways](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/weekend-getaways/)
- [Dhikur Pokhari](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dhikur-pokhari/)
- [Dharapani](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dharapani/)
- [Sangey](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sangey/)
- [Chame](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chame/)
- [Pisang](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pisang/)
- [South African Airways](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/south-african-airways/)
- [Acclimatization](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/acclimatization/)
- [Yellow Billed Hornbill](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/yellow-billed-hornbill/)
- [Letdar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/letdar/)
- [Snowfall](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/snowfall/)
- [Humde](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/humde/)
- [Rains](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rains/)
- [Timang](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/timang/)
- [Forthcoming Trips](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/forthcoming-trips/)
- [Currencies](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/currencies/)
- [Fort House](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fort-house/)
- [Hibiscus](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hibiscus/)
- [Kochi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kochi/)
- [Travspire](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/travspire/)
- [Greenix Village](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/greenix-village/)
- [Kalari](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kalari/)
- [Mohiniyattam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mohiniyattam/)
- [Theyyam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/theyyam/)
- [Church](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/church/)
- [Fort Kochi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fort-kochi/)
- [Santa Cruz Cathedral Basilica](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/santa-cruz-cathedral-basilica/)
- [Alappuza](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/alappuza/)
- [Barbet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/barbet/)
- [Breeze Backwater homes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/breeze-backwater-homes/)
- [White Cheeked Barbet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-cheeked-barbet/)
- [Alleppey](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/alleppey/)
- [Backwaters](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/backwaters/)
- [Canals](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/canals/)
- [Kayaking](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kayaking/)
- [Chinese Fishing Net](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chinese-fishing-net/)
- [boating](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/boating/)
- [walking](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/walking/)
- [Cochin Thirumala Devaswom](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cochin-thirumala-devaswom/)
- [CTD Temple Pond](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ctd-temple-pond/)
- [Monsoon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/monsoon/)
- [Heritage](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/heritage/)
- [Muziris](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/muziris/)
- [Haunted Trail](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/haunted-trail/)
- [Khaba](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/khaba/)
- [Cenotaphs](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cenotaphs/)
- [Chhatri](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chhatri/)
- [Royal Cenotaphs](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/royal-cenotaphs/)
- [Peahen](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/peahen/)
- [Pushkar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pushkar/)
- [Top 5](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/top-5/)
- [Brahma Temple](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/brahma-temple/)
- [Pushkar City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pushkar-city/)
- [Pushkar Resort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pushkar-resort/)
- [Pushkar Sarovar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pushkar-sarovar/)
- [Anurag Kumar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/anurag-kumar/)
- [Lucknow](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lucknow/)
- [Remembrance](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/remembrance/)
- [Badabagh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/badabagh/)
- [Lodhurva](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lodhurva/)
- [Navdungar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/navdungar/)
- [Ishana Nature Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ishana-nature-spa/)
- [Saket](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/saket/)
- [Dark Shadows Falling](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dark-shadows-falling/)
- [Everest](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/everest/)
- [Budget](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/budget/)
- [Kudu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kudu/)
- [Notes to Self](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/notes-to-self/)
- [Jungle Owlet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jungle-owlet/)
- [Water Lily](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/water-lily/)
- [Bangkok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bangkok/)
- [Floating Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/floating-market/)
- [Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/market/)
- [Taling Chan Floating Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/taling-chan-floating-market/)
- [Angkor Wat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/angkor-wat/)
- [Siem Reap](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/siem-reap/)
- [Ban Dong Krathong Yam](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ban-dong-krathong-yam/)
- [Buddhism](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/buddhism/)
- [Prachin Buri](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/prachin-buri/)
- [Orchids](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/orchids/)
- [Bayon](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bayon/)
- [Ta Prohm](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ta-prohm/)
- [Fish Massage](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fish-massage/)
- [Fish Pedicure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fish-pedicure/)
- [massage](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/massage/)
- [Night Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/night-market/)
- [Pedicure](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pedicure/)
- [Pub Street](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pub-street/)
- [Aranyaprathet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/aranyaprathet/)
- [Boys](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/boys/)
- [Street Game](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/street-game/)
- [Ban Khlong Luek Border Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ban-khlong-luek-border-market/)
- [Rong Kluea Border Market](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rong-kluea-border-market/)
- [Dawn](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dawn/)
- [Nakhon Nayok](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/nakhon-nayok/)
- [Royal Hills Golf Resort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/royal-hills-golf-resort/)
- [Water Lilies](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/water-lilies/)
- [Dusit Thani](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dusit-thani/)
- [Apsara Dance](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/apsara-dance/)
- [Ramayana](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ramayana/)
- [Stilt Walking](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stilt-walking/)
- [Lotus](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lotus/)
- [Cambodian Food](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cambodian-food/)
- [Thai Food](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/thai-food/)
- [Vegetarian Food](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/vegetarian-food/)
- [Wingpod Purslane](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wingpod-purslane/)
- [Angkor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/angkor/)
- [Angkor Thom](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/angkor-thom/)
- [In Flight](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/in-flight/)
- [Paddy Fields](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/paddy-fields/)
- [Thai Airways](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/thai-airways/)
- [Chao Phraya River](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chao-phraya-river/)
- [Ferry](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ferry/)
- [Wat Arun](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wat-arun/)
- [The Farm](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-farm/)
- [The Kirana Shop](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-kirana-shop/)
- [The Oberoi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-oberoi/)
- [Vegan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/vegan/)
- [blogs](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/blogs/)
- [Chhavi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chhavi/)
- [RTDC](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rtdc/)
- [Sarovar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sarovar/)
- [Pushkar Lake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pushkar-lake/)
- [Narayan Cafe](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/narayan-cafe/)
- [Book Review](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/book-review/)
- [Rohit Gore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rohit-gore/)
- [The Guardian Angels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-guardian-angels/)
- [Poipet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/poipet/)
- [Rait](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rait/)
- [Pugdundee Safaris](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pugdundee-safaris/)
- [Tiger](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tiger/)
- [Ken River Lodge](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ken-river-lodge/)
- [Panna National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/panna-national-park/)
- [Bandhavgarh National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bandhavgarh-national-park/)
- [Cows](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cows/)
- [Grey Francolin](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/grey-francolin/)
- [Sambar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sambar/)
- [Wat Pho](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/wat-pho/)
- [Daughter Mother Trip](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/daughter-mother-trip/)
- [Bansagar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bansagar/)
- [Bus Journey](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bus-journey/)
- [Deoriatal](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/deoriatal/)
- [Country Inn and Suites](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/country-inn-and-suites/)
- [Kings Lodge](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kings-lodge/)
- [Alexandrine Parrots](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/alexandrine-parrots/)
- [Black Headed Jay](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/black-headed-jay/)
- [Indian Roller](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-roller/)
- [Lesser Adjutant Stork](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lesser-adjutant-stork/)
- [White Browed Wagtail](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-browed-wagtail/)
- [Lufthansa India](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lufthansa-india/)
- [sense of direction](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sense-of-direction/)
- [Dusit Deverana](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dusit-deverana/)
- [Loi Krathong](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/loi-krathong/)
- [Sari Village](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sari-village/)
- [Pench National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pench-national-park/)
- [Taj Safari](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/taj-safari/)
- [Tigress](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tigress/)
- [Baghvan](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/baghvan/)
- [Christmas Break](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/christmas-break/)
- [New Year Break](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/new-year-break/)
- [Winter Break](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/winter-break/)
- [About me](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/about-me/)
- [Fitness](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fitness/)
- [Health](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/health/)
- [Weight](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/weight/)
- [Novotel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/novotel/)
- [Novotel Pune](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/novotel-pune/)
- [Pune](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pune/)
- [sun flare](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sun-flare/)
- [Desserts](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/desserts/)
- [Suvarnabhumi International Airport](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/suvarnabhumi-international-airport/)
- [Shiraz](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/shiraz/)
- [New Year Resolutions](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/new-year-resolutions/)
- [Shaniwar Wada](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/shaniwar-wada/)
- [Adventure Camp](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/adventure-camp/)
- [Hail Himalayas](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hail-himalayas/)
- [Tents](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tents/)
- [Night Sky](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/night-sky/)
- [Stars](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/stars/)
- [Love Story](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/love-story/)
- [Jangchub Rabtanling Monastery](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jangchub-rabtanling-monastery/)
- [Flags](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/flags/)
- [Necklaces](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/necklaces/)
- [Forktail](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/forktail/)
- [Orange Flaked Bush Robin](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/orange-flaked-bush-robin/)
- [White Capped Red Waterstart](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-capped-red-waterstart/)
- [Devpur](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/devpur/)
- [Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kutch/)
- [Mandavi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mandavi/)
- [Mandavi Beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mandavi-beach/)
- [Ahmedabad](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ahmedabad/)
- [Narayan Sarovar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/narayan-sarovar/)
- [Rann of Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rann-of-kutch/)
- [Bhuj](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/bhuj/)
- [Devpur Homestay](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/devpur-homestay/)
- [Homestay](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/homestay/)
- [Gosh Muhammad Tomb](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/gosh-muhammad-tomb/)
- [Lakhpat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lakhpat/)
- [Lakhpat Gurudwara](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lakhpat-gurudwara/)
- [Lakpat Fort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lakpat-fort/)
- [Rann](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rann/)
- [Mandvi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mandvi/)
- [Mandvi Beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mandvi-beach/)
- [Koteshwar](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/koteshwar/)
- [Guest House](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/guest-house/)
- [Rukmavati Guest House](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/rukmavati-guest-house/)
- [Palace](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/palace/)
- [Vijay Vilas Palace](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/vijay-vilas-palace/)
- [IAE](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/iae/)
- [Sariska](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sariska/)
- [Sariska Tiger Reserve](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sariska-tiger-reserve/)
- [Tiger Den](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/tiger-den/)
- [White Rann Camp](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/white-rann-camp/)
- [Great Rann of Kutch](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/great-rann-of-kutch/)
- [Ahmadabad](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ahmadabad/)
- [Brown Shrike](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/brown-shrike/)
- [Spotted Owl](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/spotted-owl/)
- [Jungle Cat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jungle-cat/)
- [Langoor](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/langoor/)
- [Pandupol Temple](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pandupol-temple/)
- [Spotted Deer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/spotted-deer/)
- [memorable](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/memorable/)
- [trips](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/trips/)
- [Michelle Cohen Corasanti](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/michelle-cohen-corasanti/)
- [The Almond Tree](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-almond-tree/)
- [Breakfast](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/breakfast/)
- [Indian Hotels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/indian-hotels/)
- [Overpriced](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/overpriced/)
- [Greater Nodia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/greater-nodia/)
- [Jaypee Greens Golf Resort and Spa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/jaypee-greens-golf-resort-and-spa/)
- [Resort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/resort/)
- [Narkanda](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/narkanda/)
- [The Hatu](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-hatu/)
- [Icicles](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/icicles/)
- [Narkanda Bus Stand](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/narkanda-bus-stand/)
- [Laughingthrush](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/laughingthrush/)
- [Dusit Devarana](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dusit-devarana/)
- [Journey](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/journey/)
- [Kalka](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/kalka/)
- [Shimla](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/shimla/)
- [Drinks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/drinks/)
- [Juice](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/juice/)
- [Paper Boat](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/paper-boat/)
- [Paper Boat Drinks](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/paper-boat-drinks/)
- [HPTDC](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/hptdc/)
- [Lapland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lapland/)
- [Levi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/levi/)
- [Screaming](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/screaming/)
- [Snow Angels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/snow-angels/)
- [Design](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/design/)
- [Helsinki](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/helsinki/)
- [Iittala](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/iittala/)
- [lumiainlapland](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/lumiainlapland/)
- [Snow Mobile](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/snow-mobile/)
- [Sauna](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sauna/)
- [Dogs](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dogs/)
- [Husky Ride](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/husky-ride/)
- [Sledge](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sledge/)
- [Chittorgarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chittorgarh/)
- [Nahargarh](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/nahargarh/)
- [Swimming Pool](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/swimming-pool/)
- [Levi Spirit Villa](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/levi-spirit-villa/)
- [Monsoon Palace](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/monsoon-palace/)
- [Mobira Talkman](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/mobira-talkman/)
- [Nokia House](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/nokia-house/)
- [Maafushi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/maafushi/)
- [Male](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/male/)
- [Fihalhohi](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fihalhohi/)
- [Island](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/island/)
- [Islands](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/islands/)
- [Justa Hotels](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/justa-hotels/)
- [The Rajputana](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/the-rajputana/)
- [Maldives Passions](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/maldives-passions/)
- [Helsinki Cathedral](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/helsinki-cathedral/)
- [Trams](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/trams/)
- [Chittorgarh City](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chittorgarh-city/)
- [Chittorgarh Fort](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/chittorgarh-fort/)
- [Costs](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/costs/)
- [Peackock](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/peackock/)
- [Ranthambore](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ranthambore/)
- [Ranthambore National Park](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/ranthambore-national-park/)
- [Aircel](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/aircel/)
- [Saveourtigers](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/saveourtigers/)
- [Crocodile](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/crocodile/)
- [Plum Headed Parakeet](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/plum-headed-parakeet/)
- [Sambar Deer](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sambar-deer/)
- [Water Snake](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/water-snake/)
- [Beach](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/beach-2/)
- [Football](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/football/)
- [Cafe 88](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/cafe-88/)
- [Fine Dining](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/fine-dining/)
- [Sleep](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sleep/)
- [Sleep Deprived](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/sleep-deprived/)
- [Camera](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/camera/)
- [Nokia](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/nokia/)
- [This Monday](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/this-monday/)
- [Dusk](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/dusk/)
- [Pratap Palace](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/pratap-palace/)
- [Auto](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/auto/)
- [narrow lanes](https://traveltalesfromindia.in/tag/narrow-lanes/)