I have been to Kerala many times — including my first backpacking trip in 2016 when I travelled there for a month and saw Theyyam (a popular dance form in the North Malabar region) — but never travelled to Munnar. It always felt like one of those popular destinations in India that have lost their original charm owing to Overtourism. But I was wrong. During my recent all India Delhi to Bangalore road trip, I finally made it there. I travelled from Bangalore to Munnar, spent two days there

The deep-rooted history of India speaks highly of a rich and royal past — of places like Mysore Palace, and of kings and sultans, and their forts and fortress. During my media-trip with the tourism of India, and while experiencing the Golden Chariot Luxury train — that itself is a new-age palace on wheels — I happened to visit one such opulent fortresses called Mysore Palace… and boy, I was blown with its grandeur. These opulent palaces are now a mesmerizing peek into the bygone era. An

Soon Coronavirus will be history and people will be looking for places to visit near Bangalore. Where some people will ask their friends for suggestions, others will Google search for ‘tourist places near me’. Had you searched on Google too and ended up on this blog, this is my recommended list… Contents hide 1 Places to Visit Near Bangalore

If you’re a regular reader of this blog you may well know that I always promote self-planned travel over pre-booked tours. But sometimes circumstances make it hard to self-plan everything. This particularly happens when the destination we are travelling to feels overwhelming, or the group size is too big for us to handle all. I remember when I planned a trip to Dharamshala with my family last year, I was looking for travel agents in Delhi too. Though I had been to Dharamshala befor

Ever encountered a kid running in excitement but scared while shouting “Angrez! Angrez!”, after seeing you? That’s how I was welcomed when I first visited the village of Parkachik in Suru Valley. It is a tiny village with a stunning view of Nun peak — the largest peak of Jammu Kashmir. Speaking of the distance, Parkarchik Village lies at about 4 hours bus ride from Kargil (80 km) towards Zanskar. It is located in one corner of the Suru valley. I happened to be there accidentally while tr

Planning a holiday and looking for suggestion on places to visit near Mumbai? You’re at the right place. Here’s the list of places to make you believe that… Contents hide 1 Lonavala (80km) 2 Harihareshwar (180km) 3 Bhimashankar (200km) 4

Looking for a detailed Jawa Perak review, including info on its mileage, pillion double seat, performance, comfort and other nitty-gritty details? This blog is for you. Think of this blog as an owner review of Jawa Perak, as whatever is written is written on the basis of my few days of ownership of this bike. I was given this beautiful one-seater bobber during our official Punjab Da Tor ride, where I experienced and experimented all I could. So starting with a few details of our Punjab d

Assam is a rewarding paradise for forest and wildlife lovers with uncountable places like Gibbon Wildlife Sanctuary for one’s disposal. Travel 100 km in any direction and you stumble upon a canopy of green, a forest so dense that you won’t be able to see the sky. During my recent travels to Majuli Island in Assam, I happened to visit one such wildlife sanctuary that was special in many ways. Gibbon wildlife sanctuary, or Hoollongapar Gibbon as locally known, is popular as a p

Everyone deserves a nice and relaxing vacation. But this sometimes isn’t the case because of the stress that comes with planning a vacation. Having an expert travel agent by your side allows you to enjoy your holiday without worrying about That Planning Part. For example, if you’re planning a trip to Europe from India, you need to plan at every stage. From applying for a Schengen visa in India to booking a flight there’s a lot to do. And that’s where a travel agent come

Update 2021: Unlike my first visit to Sethan, Manali (that happened in 2016) today, the town has become a lot more crowded. Having said that, please don’t visit Sethan, or Hamta Valley, under the false impression that you’re going to be the only tourist around, as this article may otherwise impose! Now, read ahead… After a few nights in Charanag, in Hallan Valley — a small town tucked away from Manali, in Himachal Pradesh — it was time to relax, and lose myself in obli

Himachal Government introduced Rohtang Pass Permit back in 2011. They did it for two reasons: 1) to control the number of vehicles visiting RohtangLa and thus avoid traffic congestion on one of the world’s highest motorable roads and 2) to keep a track on the number of vehicles going towards Leh. But ever since they introduced it, travellers seem to be in dire straits. From how much it costs to where to obtain it from, people have all kind of questions. In this blog, I will be discussing

Update 27 September: As per the news, Uttarakhand has lifted all travel bans and restrictions. Tourists are now free to enter the state without a COVID negative certificate. But since the SmartCityDehradun website is still emitting ePass, it makes sense to obtain it and be on the safe side. Additionally, whatever is written below on this detailed blog on Uttarakhand travel COVID rules during coronavirus times, is a little outdated as whatever’s written below was written before the 26th S

You don’t need to travel all the way to Hungary to figure out that Budapest is one of the cheapest travel destinations in Europe. Just Google and you will find hundreds of blog posts talking about its affordability. Where a story on Guardian would encourage you to travel Budapest by stating that it is one of the cheapest destinations in Europe to buy alcohol, a niche travel blog would give you a dozen more reasons to go there. Cost of Travelling In Budapest Before I start with particula

Are you looking for a list of the best riding jackets in India? In this blog, I have compiled products I personally own or have used on one of the occasions. If you’re new to this blog, let me tell you that I’m also a moto vlogger (here’s the link to my Youtube channel). I have done solo rides across India, including a 2-month all India Delhi to Kerala trip, and other adventure rides like Shinkula Pass in Zanskar and the entire Spiti Valley circuit. So you can certainly

Due to COVID-19 travel restrictions, local tourist attractions like Mangar (for people living in New Delhi & NCR) are becoming evidently mainstream. Travellers are exploring their own backyard like they never did before. And the same applies to me! Contents hide 1 Mangar Village 1.1 Street Art in Mangar

Want to buy the best motorcycle riding pants available in India? In this blog, I have compiled a list of products I personally own or have tried at one of my rides. If you’re new on this blog, let me tell you that I’ve been riding across India for a few years now. I also work as a moto vlogger (here’s the link to my Youtube channel). I have done rides like the Shinkula Pass, and the entire Spiti Valley circuit, alone. So you can certainly trust my words and this list of

Are you looking for a list of best motorbike tank bags in India? In this blog, I have compiled products I personally own or have tried at one of the occasions. If you’re new on this blog, let me tell you that I’m also a moto vlogger (here’s the link to my Youtube channel). I have done rides like Shinkula Pass and Spiti Valley circuit. So you can certainly trust my words and this list of best tank bags you can buy online in India. To make it easy for you to decide, I h

Planning to travel Himachal Pradesh during COVID-19 and want to know about coronavirus travel restrictions imposed by the government? In this blog, I will discuss with you all that you need to know before planning a trip to Himachal during COVID times. Update (16 September 2020): As per the reports, seven months after imposing travel restrictions to curb Covid-19 spread in the state, the government Tuesday lifted all coronavirus restrictions for tourists to travel Himachal Pradesh. The

Want to buy motorcycle riding gloves in India that are not just a good for money buy offer maximum protection too? In this blog, I have compiled a list of products I personally own or have used/seen/experienced at one of the occasions. If you’re new on my website, let me tell you that I am a part-time moto-vlogger too (here’s the link to my Youtube channel). I’ve been riding across India and have done places like Shinkula Pass, and the entire Spiti Valley circuit, solo.

Soon Coronavirus will be history and people will be searching for places to visit near Delhi. I think before most of you, it will be me searching for them. The only difference will be, I won’t be searching for them on the internet but inside my head. Contents hide 1 Best Places To Visit Near Delhi 2 Places To Visit Near