Celebrating 60 on the Path to Tso Moriri
College friends reunite on a trek in Ladakh. Laughter eases a strenuous journey; epiphanies mark the summit.
Visit to the Piramal Haveli: A Home away from Home
After a dusty four hour drive from Delhi, we enter the town of Baggar in the Shekhavati region of Rajasthan and pass through a tall white archway, with Piramal Gate written across it. Immediately to our left is our destination—the Piramal Haveli. At first glance, the hotel seems a bit of a disappointment compared with…
Piramal Haveli: A Glimpse of the Painted Walls of Shekhavati
Every haveli has a story to tell.
Bungee jumping, Abseiling, Skydiving: South Africa is Snazzier at 60
If you’re an adrenaline enthusiast, South Africa, with its array of adventure sports, is the place to be! This article was originally published in the “National Geographic Traveller India” in May 2018 edition. Check it here. Treading along the wire mesh bridge towards the bungee jump platform, I keep my strides firm and steady even though my…
A “Spiritual” Tour through La Rioja: Understanding Wine as a Way of Life
The astonishing creation of Frank Gehry is the unique aspect of bodega Marques de Riscal You walk out of your hotel and find yourself standing on the threshold of the Cathedral of Santo Domingo de la Calzada, a magnificent Gothic cathedral. Across the square is the imposing free-standing bell tower, soaring 70 metres above the…
Trails Untreaded – The Manaslu Story
Nepal’s Manaslu circuit offers a relatively unexplored, soul-stirring experience for trekkers seeking pristine trails to tread on.
Gimme hope, Jo’anna: My walk through the Johannesburg CBD
Gimme hope, Jo’anna ’Fore the morning come
The Roar in Ranthambore : Our Turning Sexty Reunion
Our Mayo 1974 batch has always done things differently. That’s why we named ourselves The Batch without a Match.
Rolling on the River
Battling the treacherous Palsi rapid We sit tensely in the raft, knuckles white on the T-grips of our paddles. The last minute briefings are over and we’re ready to go. Our intrepid team of kayakers and rafters has spent almost an hour scouting this big Class IV rapid from the shore. Named for Ningguing village,…
South African Wines Beckon
The vineyards at Nederburg, South Africa’s leading winery This was to be our second trip to South Africa. And this time we were certain that we would not miss out on the famous Route 62 which winds through South Africa’s winelands. The main purpose of our visit was my cousin’s wedding at Robertson, about 100…