During my first ever trip to Goa, that lasted for a month, I chose to make Agonda Beach my home for most of the time. Compared to other beaches in Goa, this beach was neither too quiet nor touristy. It had a central location in South Goa and a perfect mix of tourists. From solo backpacker to honeymooners to families, Agonda beach was for everyone! What made it even more perfect was the fact that the kind of tourist that visited this beach was not into and late-night parties. During my en

An annual extravaganza of various cultural and regional activities with a keen focus on promoting tourism in Bodoland… that’s what Dwijing festival is, in nutshell. It’s a great place for those who want an introduction to Bodoland but don’t know where to start. Think of the Hornbill festival in Nagaland, that’s what Dwijing is for Bodoland, in Assam. I happened to attend it as a part of the Bodoland Ambassadors trip where I, along with 8 other bloggers from across India were invited. At

As we slowly made our way through Guwahati’s peak hour traffic, to Bodoland, a quick Google search about the place and getting the background information felt like a good plan. But as I typed ‘Bodoland’ and got a few popular searches, I understood why it was rather a bad idea. ‘Insurgency’, ‘territorial dispute’, and other similar terms were only to be seen on Google. In less than a minute I understood why Bodoland has always feared people – those who cared to Google about i

Exploring offbeat places remains my biggest fascination. And when those destinations are rich in culture, history and natural beauty too, things become even more interesting. Bodoland, for me, was one such place. I happened to visit Bodoland to attend a 12-day cultural fest called Dwijing Festival. Other than the festival, visiting a couple of wildlife sanctuaries and a few local villages, was on agenda. All in all, the trip was a good introduction to the lives of indigenous communities

Organised annually by Gujarat Tourism, between November and February, the Rann Utsav in Kutch has been gaining popularity among Indian and foreign travellers since the previous few years. Though it’s surely an interesting effort by Gujarat Tourism allowing people to revisit Kutch after it was left devastated by the 2001 earthquake, by creating a travel story linking to Kutch’s geographical and cultural distinctions, the value for money the Kutch Rann Utsav offers is, unfortunately, prett

Many years ago, my father happened to stay in Lahaul-&-Spiti. He told me stories about its raw and uninviting nature (and thus helping me in this Spiti Valley itinerary). It was from him that I knew how disconnected this place can feel. Time has changed though. Daily morning buses now connect Spiti Valley to its neighbours. Private cars and taxis also, at times, are quite visible. But that doesn’t mean that a road trip to Spiti Valley is any less adventurous now. Compared to Ladakh

The diverse land of Maharashtra offers plenty of opportunities for tourists to have a relaxing holiday. For people living in Mumbai for example, Lonavala, located less than 90km away, is a popular hill station. With an elevation of over 2,000 feet — and a wide range of activities like camping, waterfall rappelling, rock climbing, and trekking — Lonavala is one of the top places to visit in India. Whether you’re an adrenaline junky or someone who only wants to cosy up and relax, be rest

Visiting Jodhpur? In this travel blog, I will be sharing all the useful information you need to know – from how to travel from Delhi to Jodhpur to where to stay there to what is the best time to travel. But before we get into the details, let’s talk about my personal travel experience. Honestly speaking, I did not like it very much (you will read below why so) despite it being one of the best places to visit in India — as always referred by many guidebooks. I loved Udaipur and Jaipur a l

After living in India for almost my entire life, when I quit the job to travel the world in 2016, I decided to start travelling from my own country.This was for two reasons: one because I knew if I survived a few months in India, and still didn’t give up on travelling, I can handle any place in the world. There was no better place than India to test my endurance. And two, because India was among one of the most budget-friendly countries in the world, and given I wasn’t making money from

There is nothing like a road trip to explore and understand a place better. As you skim through a region you not only slowly understand the geography better but also get to see some of the best views of the country that you can miss otherwise. And if you are one of those people who enjoys learning about cultures and a local way of life, there’s even more for you on a road trip. So yea, road trips are better than any other means of travelling, and when it comes to a country like India, w

Before stating how much I loved Udaipur and suggesting useful travel tips in this blog — from best time to travel, to places to visit, to recommended hotels — let’s talk about my previous trip to Rajasthan… In November 2018, my first visit to Rajasthan happened. I planned a nearly 2-week backpacking trip across Rajasthan covering Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaisalmer, Ajmer, and Jaipur. I started from New Delhi in a train and chose Jodhpur as my first destination. But as I reached Jodh

When people read my travel blog and realise I do blogging full-time they ask me two things: 1) how do I fund my travels 2) how do I make money from blogging. If you are wondering how I make money and how much, read this article: How Much Money Indian Travel Bloggers Make. Speaking of how do I fund my travels, I do it by finding travel sponsors for blogging and partnering with brands. Before we discuss further, first thing’s first: unlike a fashion or a tech-blogger, surviving as a

Goa is big. In fact, massive. And depending on which part of Goa you end up staying, you pretty much shape your entire Goan experience. You can perceive it as chilled-out ambient heaven or something completely opposite of it. If I were to describe my initial few days in Calangute, North Goa, in one sentence, I would agree with what lonely planet has written in their guidebook “crowded beaches and upbeat nightlife.” It is a part of Goa where the beaches meet the bazaars. R

Just like I admire the idea of exploring new places and watching beautiful sunsets, I admire meeting inspiring people and places too. A village transforming itself into India’s greenest village and setting example for the rest of the country, a community teaching a better and happier way of living, an individual preaching hope in life – and there are other examples that I came across during all these years of travelling but didn’t mention on my blog. One such story, I recently came acro

Backpacking Europe is one of my favorite things to do as a traveller. Though it’s true that I haven’t had the kind of adventure as I did in 2017 – where I crisscrossed the continent for 58 consecutive days – I keep visiting Europe whenever I get a chance, and thus, revive old memories. I’ve been travelling in Europe, almost regularly, since I became a full-time blogger in 2016 and my fascination to repeatedly do so is far from over. From learning horse riding in Germany to doing a day

His face looked familiar but I wasn’t sure if we had met before. It had been 5 years since my previous visit to Mynteng – enough time for a kid to grow and look entirely different – but the face still gave a familiar hint. I quickly opened my blog and showed him the picture. He winced for a second, before looking back at me in full-surprise. A wide grim slowly appearing on his face was, however, the confirmation. The then 7-year old Billy has turned 12 now and has started helping his fa

Planning to visit living root bridge in Nongriat? Let me warn you: it’s not worth it anymore! I remember the last time I visited Nongriat, back in 2015, I stayed there for a week. Every morning, I would walk to the double-decker living root bridge and spend my day there relaxing and reading a book. If I get a little bored and feel alone, I would take a dip in the surrounding fresh-water pools and a group of fish would come to meet me, biting the dead skin off my body. Back then, there we

Human being has a tendency to call itself the victim of all situations. Global warming? Caribbeans are losing their home. Air pollution? People in New Delhi & Beijing deserve a better life. Coronavirus? Oh, the poor mankind… when in reality all these problems are actually man-made! Similarly, when it comes to impacts of Overtourism the biggest loser is neither the traveller (who misses the real experience) nor the locals (who may feel disoriented and lose peace & privacy in life

Jaipur is on every traveller’s bucket list. I have, myself, been to Jaipur a few times and my love for the city only grows with every visit. To me, Jaipur has it all: history, food, culture, beautiful architecture and a great backpacking scene. Because Jaipur is the capital town of Rajasthan, it can feel big and crowded. Thankfully, there are a number of backpacker hostels to choose from. I find hostels in Jaipur the most inexpensive compared to other destinations in Rajasthan. There is

Most tourists who come to India land either in Delhi or Mumbai. And it’s from these two cities that they build their first impression of the country. Unfortunately, Delhi does not always make a good first impression. For most first-timers, Delhi feels chaotic, crowded and too overwhelming to handle – offering too many surprises in too little time. Out of all metro cities in India, Delhi also has the biggest land area – almost twice the size that of Mumbai, and thrice of that of Bangalor