environmentHotel Review: Balrampur House, Nainital

Hotel Review: Balrampur House, Nainital

The Balrampur House, Nainital is nestled in about 4 acres of land. This is practically miraculous, given it's proximity to theĀ Naini Lake. The palace is built in the lee of a mountain and that form...

environmentBest of Narkanda - HatuMata Temple & more

Best of Narkanda - HatuMata Temple & more

Depending on who you ask, this is a temple dedicated either toĀ MandodariĀ or theĀ Goddess KaaliĀ orĀ Draupadi. There seems to be a definite lack of consensus about the identity of the reigning deity he...

environmentExplore Nawalgarh: Havelis and open sewers

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...

animalsMasinagudi VS Bandipur

Masinagudi VS Bandipur

If your objective is to sight a Tiger, then Bandipur is certainly the better bet. On the other hand, if you love lush green forests nestled in the foothills, nothing comes close to Masinagudi