Guruvayur is a town located in Kerala State, in the southern part of India. Well connected by road and train. The nearest airport is Cochin International Airport (50 km). This was a typical yet possibly the strangest journey to a pilgrimage, considering that these temples are significant on the pilgrimage map of Kerala, at least. […]
Thrissur—The Cultural Capital of Kerala
A long name that I heard—Thrissur. I never imagined I would actually visit. But after this trip, I felt like I discovered a place that my soul absolutely needed to experience. The unique sense of peace, joy, and timelessness I found here in this part of India, I couldn’t find anywhere else, anywhere at all? This calls me again.
Alleppy Backwaters – The Serenity Prevails
I’ve known for a long time that I had to visit Alleppy (new name Alpuzha). Kerala is such a special place with its eco-friendly vibe, fresh air, rivers, sea, mountains, tea gardens, rain, the Periyar River, and a rich culture that has captured my heart since 1985 when I first visited the quiet and secluded […]
Frozen Times in Ranikhet – Looking back
This isn’t just a blog post—it’s something way more personal. I wrote about this town to revive, relive, and bring back the gentle, fading memories of my teenage years, from when I was eleven to sixteen.After thirty-eight long years, I have returned to a place I once called mine. Thirty-eight years—an entire lifetime in itself. […]
Harsil and Nelang Valley : Off-Beat Stop-Over on way to Gangotri – Garhwal Travel Part 2
We stayed in Raithal, a scenic village of Garhwal in the Uttarakhand state of India. Our plan for today was to visit Nelang Valley and Gangotri and stay back in the night at Harsil. Harsil is usually well-known, but Nelang is off the radar for most travelers.ItineraryThis itinerary was planned with my friend for a […]
Chamba and Tehri : Off-Beat Stop-Over on way to Gangotri – Garhwal Travel Part 2
I ended up in Chamba on a whim. I had planned to stay three days at GMVN Uttarkashi, but after just one day, I knew that was enough. When I asked about getting a refund for the two days I wouldn’t use, the hotel staff told me it wasn’t possible. They suggested I explore Chamba […]
