environmentChikmagalur VS Coorg - Which is better!

Chikmagalur VS Coorg - Which is better!

Having visited both places, I can safely vouch in the Chikmagalur VS Coorg discussion, the latter wins, anyday. The caveat - if lush green hills, coffee plantations and offbeat stays is what you're...

environmentTumsong Tea Retreat - Ghosts and more

Tumsong Tea Retreat - Ghosts and more

The Tumsong Tea Retreat is a planters bungalow converted to a resort. It maintains all the charm of a colonial tea plantation bungalow. I mean, even the teak flooring is polished to a gloss with ye...

environmentThings to do in Kalimpong: Pelling to Kalimpong

Things to do in Kalimpong: Pelling to Kalimpong

Kalimpong town is like any other hill / mountain retreat in India. Or at least it's main town is - congested, polluted, over - crowded and a bit of a mess. Strangely, that has a charm of it's own!

environmentPelling Summer Palace: Roadtrip from Namchi

Pelling Summer Palace: Roadtrip from Namchi

In case you're wondering what is it with us and monasteries - Sikkim is the most prominent seat of Buddhism in India. It has some of the most splendid monasteries of the country, the Pemayangtse be...

animalsIs Namchi Worth visiting: Namchi Roadtrip

Is Namchi Worth visiting: Namchi Roadtrip

In South Sikkim, Namchi is easily one of the best places you can choose to visit. An all weather destination, Namchi offers everything you may desire - whether it is walking through virgin mountai...

animalsJambughoda Palace, tryst with nature

Jambughoda Palace, tryst with nature

Jambughoda Palace is a perfect getaway for a tryst with nature. One can explore the ruins abounding the city, the wildlife sanctuary or simply relax in the comfortable environs of the heritage Res...