Thekkady: A trip into into the wild

If you thought wildlife tourism was all about safaris on four wheels or trekking through thickets alone, Thekkady in Kerala’s Idukki district will tell you there is much more to…

Clean, green and tranquil Munnar

Our holiday to Munnar began on a morning towards the end of August; indeed an august time to visit the verdant hill station on the Western Ghats in central Kerala.…

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Forest Hill : Visiting where the wild comes visiting

Much as we are terrified by wild animals, our fascination for these creatures makes us want to make wildlife tours every now and then. Today as I sit and recall…

Astounding Rohtang

High up on the Pir Panjal Range in the lofty Himalayas, Rohtang Pass was the highlight of our Manali vacation. This ancient mountain pass is about 50 kilometers from Manali on…

Sectors of man-made wonders

The best way to begin a tour of Chandigarh – in my opinion – would be to start the way I did; by taking a walk near the Sukhna Lake.…

Summer Capital of British India; all-time destination for tourists

If I were to put down my account of my visit to Shimla, it would have to begin with the train journey, as half the experience is in actually getting…

A tryst with Nepal; a journey forever*

It was a warm Thursday afternoon when Royal Nepal Airlines opened its doors to some eager passengers from the IT city of Bangalore. A pretty lady attired in the traditional…

Talakaveri – the origin of the Cauvery River

The temple at Talacauvery and the temple tank It was when I was doing my masters that we had gone to Bhagmandala in Coorg* to do a media survey there.…