A heritage walk through the heart of Old Srinagar reveals the faded glories of a land that was once called “the paradise on Earth” by Emperor Jahangir. On the banks of the Jhelum stands a beautifully carved and intricately painted wooden structure known as the Khanqah Shah-i-Hamadan. This shrine was built in 1395 to honour…
This article appeared in The Hindu on February 09, 2021. You can view the original article here. In search of the majestic ‘141’ in Madhya Pradesh’s Panna National Park, a brush with brawling langurs, dainty deer and confused pheasants Spotting the king of the Indian jungle in the wild is an experience in learning about…
For many Indians, a trip to Sri Lanka can be an eye-opener as a cleaner, less crowded and more compact version of their own country awaits them. This sun-soaked neighbour boasts the charming name, resplendent island; aptly so, as travellers will find they are never far from an amazing beach or sparkling cove, full of ocean adventures…
Dedicated to the memory of the friend who brought us together, Akshay Kumar. I first met the inimitable Huw Kingston when I was invited to attend the 14th Adventure Tour Operator Association of India (ATOAI) annual convention in the Araku Valley in February 2019 where he was delivering the keynote presentation. Now it is impossible…
It may not enjoy the popularity of Bali but Canggu has the perfect waves for the novice surfer. The writer signed up for a lesson in its waters and found her bohemian self on its sands. Read the complete article on Travel+Leisure here. Canggu is also dotted with a number of boutique stores that sell reasonably priced beachwear. Blood…
A tour through Northeast India is often overlooked by travellers because of the distance and expense of travel to this remote part of India. Secondly, unlike Rajasthan, the sightseeing highlights of this region are scattered over a large area making the trip a larger investment in time and effort. However it is such a fascinatingly…
Norway ’s tumultuous relationship with the sea has written some of the most defining chapters in maritime history. We learnt these on a tour of Oslo’s museums. Check out the complete article on Travel+Leisure here. When I visited Norway last summer, I didn’t know how important the sea was to this small nation so close to the…
Travel often leads to interesting encounters with strangers some of which turn into lasting friendships. So it was when I arrived in Warsaw on my first FAM trip in September 2015. On my first night out, I struck up a conversation with a quirky but charming Iranian émigré, Nima Moghaddam, sitting at a table next…
This article has originally appeared in the September 2019 edition of Golf Digest India magazine.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_single_image image=”644″ img_size=”full” add_caption=”yes” alignment=”center”][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] We are the pilgrims, master; we shall go Always a little further: it may be Beyond the last blue mountain barred with snow, Across that angry or that glimmering sea — James Elroy Flecker I woke up that October morning in Gangtok with an indefinable sense of excitement. Slipping out…
