Explore Nawalgarh: Havelis and open sewers
Our room was a largish single - storied cottage of sorts, away from the main complex. I assume it must've been an erstwhile outhouse or servants quarter. Irrespective, it was now a very comfortably...
A Mumbai to Udaipur road trip is a pretty straight - forward dash of 750KMS or so along the NH 48. The excellent roads mean one can get there in about 10 hours driving time. This is way better than...
The best in Ooty - Places to stay & things to do
The Kings Cliff has the most quaint restaurant called the Earl's Secret which serves the most awesome continental food. Beef was of course off the menu (tragic) or it was unavailable that evening.Â
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...
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...
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!