Are you looking for a list of best saddle bags in India? This blog is a detailed compilation of products I personally own right now or have used in the past. If you’re new on this blog, let me tell you that other than a full-time travel blogger (since 2016) I’m also a moto vlogger (you can check my Youtube channel). I have done solo rides across India, including adventure trails like Shinkula Pass in Zanskar and the newly built Kailash-Mansarovar Lipulekh Pass Road. I have al

Laos is a landlocked realm steeped in nature, history, Buddhism, and cuisine and there are lots of interesting things to do in Laos. The country is wrapped in a stunning mountainous landscape, making it to the top list of most attractive countries even if it lacks other places’ beaches. Adventure travel in this country is immense. You can go kayaking, zip-lining, and cave tubing all day. The country used to be a famous traveling destination for partying, since those wild tubing day

Pulau Redang is widely regarded to have one of the best beaches in Malaysia. Measuring about 7km long and 6km wide with long white sandy beaches and crystal blue waters, it would be hard to argue otherwise. Pulau Redang features many resorts on the island, among them, being Berjaya Redang Resort, Taaras Beach & Spa Resort, Laguna Redang Island Resort, and many more. It would be advisable to get some adventuring items and clothes before embarking on your trip! And for how to get to P

At less than 10 km from village Kugti, began what’s otherwise known as the ‘second-largest sanctuary in the state of Himachal Pradesh’. Kugti Sanctuary, I didn’t know — before I got there and a part of me made me Google about the place — is one of the last homes for the Himalayan tahr. It, also, is territory for Snow Leopard. And so began my day-trip from Bharmour to Kugti! Kugti — The Last Village In Chamba To give you an idea, from Kugti, Keylong, in Lahaul Va

During my recent trip to Manali, in November, I realised the best way to plan a Manali to Atal tunnel trip is by spending a night in Lahaul Valley. The North Portal of Atal tunnel opens in the town of Sissu, in Lahaul Valley — a completely different part of Himachal Pradesh than Manali, or Kullu Valley. When you stay in Lahaul Valley, even if for just a night, you understand way beyond just the landscapes. Best Itinerary For Manali To Atal Tunnel The other side of the Rohtang Pass (the

During my recent trip across Chamba that took me across various tourist attractions near Dalhousie including Jot Top, Kalatop and Khajjiar, among others, before making my way to Village Kugti, near Bharmour, I happened to have a local village experience in Chamba too. Nalini Village (located less than 30km from Dalhousie) as I wanted, had no tourist facility around, no guesthouse to cater to the needs of a tourist — everything was as raw and real as I wanted. And amidst such unstaged co

When I quit my corporate career and became a blogger in 2016, I had no idea how far this road will take me. Though I had some savings – enough to survive for a few years without any source of income – there was a possibility that I would eventually fail to make travelling a full-time career. But as time passed, and 2016 gave way to 2017 and later to 2018 and 19 and 20, things started picking up. Initially, it was all free travel. Later, free travel turned into paid gigs. Read: How To G

During my recent trip to Himachal Pradesh that took me across parts of Chamba, I spent three nights in Bharmour. Since it was my first ever trip to Chamba, I booked a paid itinerary with a Dalhousie based travel company called Explore The Unexplored. The idea was to visit as many places in Chamba as possible within a week. The first few days of the trip took me to local villages in Chamba and a few popular tourist attractions Near Dalhousie, with the last three days being left for the to

During my recent 1 week trip across Chamba district in Himachal Pradesh, I happened to figure out what can be the best 5 days Dalhousie Chamba itinerary. It includes, other than popular tourist places like Khajjiar and Bharmour, some offbeat villages, temples and waterfalls too. It all happened when I was invited for a 1-week Chamba itinerary by a local tour company called Explore The Unexplored. The idea was simple, they would invite me across places and in return (if I liked what they

For nearly all tourists visiting Dharamshala and Mcleodgunj, Triund trek remains a must-do. It is one of those popular places in Himachal Pradesh that you will find in most tourist’s wishlist. “You have been to Dharamshala so many times and never did Triund trek?” I remember my friend being flabbergasted when he realised how despite being to Dharamshala about a dozen times I never visited Triund Top. “I find it too mainstream,” I replied in my defence. But t

Those who are a regular reader of this travel blog may well know that this blog is all about offbeat travel destinations. Since I’ve become a full-time travel content creator, in 2016, my focus has been so — of bringing to my readers some of the most offbeat experiences & destinations around the world. This led me to stay at a horse-farm in Germany, working as an au-pair near Rome and volunteering at an observatory in Australia. Following the trend, I leased an old Kathikuni

Winter is not the best time to visit waterfalls in the Himalayas, despite knowing the fact, I planned a one-day trip to Jana waterfall in the month of February. Why so? Because starting in January, and until March, I rented a 2-bhk house in Naggar, with an aim to travel all popular and offbeat travel destinations near Manali. Falling on the list was the popular Jana waterfall too. For most people, as they plan a day trip from Manali to Jana waterfall, the total distance remains 35km wi

During all these years of full-time travelling if there’s one thing I have learned it is that staying in central locations of popular Himalayan towns — whether it’s Manali or Chail or Shimla — is a bad idea. And the same applies to Nainital. Why? Because central locations — of all these popular towns — are crowded, expensive and noisy. They don’t offer a quiet holiday experience, something, that I believe, most tourists visit hill-stations like Nainital for. For someon

Driven by my never-ending desire to hunt for best camping Places in Manali, I recently ended up in village Soyal (also spelt as Soil). Honestly speaking, my love for camping has taken to places far away from Manali. It has taken me to different continents, in fact. Australia, for example, is one where I camped and mountain biked once. My love for camping began during the initial days of my travel blogging stint when I wasn’t making money from blogging and it was absolutely necess

Among all other places to travel in Himachal Pradesh, the town of Jibhi seems to be gaining popularity quite fast. In fact, the entire Banjar Valley is. I remember when I visited Banjar, and the adjoining Tirthan Valley, two years ago, it felt like a different world. Back then, there were more locals than tourists. In 2021, during my recent visit, the equation was rather the contrary. The fact that Delhi to Manali route is not in its best shape since the previous few years could a reason

Thinking of booking a cruise ship vacation? Well, that’s a good idea, but before you pay for your future cruise, you need to make sure that you make the right choice. Cruise ships have numerous benefits ranging from bright welcome parties to even dance clubs. But the size of such cruise ships usually results in less service and less privacy. If you are searching for a unique, luxurious, and unforgettable water experience, you need to rent a yacht. And in this post, I’ll share some

Since COVID-19 took the world by storm, many people left cities in order to work from mountains. And since most corporates changed their work culture allowing employees to function digitally, it even makes sense to do so. Contents hide 1 Tips For Finding Work From Mountains Locations 1.1 Best Work From Mountains Locatio

Amidst several online guides discussing the best sleeping bags in India, how to make sure the one you’re referring to is written by someone who has done a lot of camping himself, and hence tried and tested a variety of camping gear, including the sleeping bags? Answer: You Can’t! But sleeping bags recommended in this blog are certainly recommended by someone who has a lot of experience. Those who are new to this blog should know that I, the writer and owner of this travel blo

If you ended up on this website searching for hotels in Naggar, let me tell you that you are at the right place. But let me also tell you that I played with the title of this blog to make it more SEO-friendly. If I want Google to rank up my website for keywords Hotels in Naggar, or something similar, I have to repeatedly use the term, and that’s what’s happening. But that doesn’t mean the article won’t talk about hotels in Naggar. It will, in fact, talk a lot more than just the hotels. I

Work, school, friends, adventure – they’re all reasons why someone might move to another country. But as time goes by, what probably started out as an exciting new chapter in life can turn into a frightening and alienating experience. Eventually, the thrill and awe of experiencing a new culture start fading and you begin to long for home, friends, family, and familiar things like certain foods that may be unavailable in your new country. You may even begin to experience overwhelming issu