The sacred town of Bageshwar finds its mention in the Skand Puran and people living on this ‘Dev Bhumi’ believe that one who dies here attains salvation. And beyond the religious and sacred importance, Bageshwar is also a beautiful town which is situated at the confluence of River Saryu, Gomati and the latent Bhagirathi. WhileContinueContinue reading “Bageshwar: Sacred Temples & the Beautiful River Saryu”
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Camp Shaama, Gyandhurra – Bageshwar
Camp Shaama is a Wildrift Adventure Camp located 3.5 kms uphill from Shaama (50 kms from Bageshwar) at a village called Gyandhurra (height of 7500 ft). Operational throughout the year with snowfall in winters. Experience the Pahadi village life and enjoy the mountains, the beautiful valley and green meadows. Camp Shaama is perched right at theContinueContinue reading “Camp Shaama, Gyandhurra – Bageshwar”
Velneshwar – Dabhol – Guhagar: For the Lovers of the SEA
Located on the Western Coast of Maharashtra in the Ratnari District, Velneshwar is a beautiful seaside fishing town that is famous for its smooth clean beach. Yet not many tourists venture here. And until recent years, Velneshwar was still a well kept secret destination. Simply walking on the empty beach here is a total blissContinueContinue reading “Velneshwar – Dabhol – Guhagar: For the Lovers of the SEA”
Mahesh Khan – a Bird Lover’s Paradise
Located amidst the thick Deodar and Oak forest, Mahesh Khan is a Bird Lover’s Paradise. The Forest Rest House (FRH) at Mahesh Khan is located near Bhowali on the Ramgarh-Mukhteshwar Road and is actually 5 kms inside a forested motorable road. On your way you will be surprised to find Shyamkhet Tea Gardens! This place is hardly everContinueContinue reading “Mahesh Khan – a Bird Lover’s Paradise”
Deep Roots – Bharatgarh Fort – Ropar, Punjab
Set amidst the Shivalik Ranges in Punjab, this beautiful Fort was constructed in the Year 1733 and is one of the rarest fort ever built in Punjab that is still preserved in most of its former glory. Located 60 kms from Chandigarh near Ropar, Deep Root Retreat, Bharatgarh today offers a magical Heritage Home-stay experience. ItContinueContinue reading “Deep Roots – Bharatgarh Fort – Ropar, Punjab”
Tehri Retreat, Sursingdhar: A Himalayan Eco-lodge
If the road less travelled is what fascinates you, then add Tehri on your travel wish list. Located at a distance of 305 Kms from New Delhi, Tehri lies in the heart of Garhwal region of Uttarakhand. It is here that the beautiful Himalayan Eco Lodge, ‘The Tehri Retreat’ is nestled between Chamba and New Tehri onContinueContinue reading “Tehri Retreat, Sursingdhar: A Himalayan Eco-lodge”
Mori, Uttarakhand
The pine-scented air and a thrilling river rafting experience in the clear waters of River Tons are what first attracts an offbeat traveler to a small little place called Mori in the hills of Uttarakhand. Mori is situated in the North-West region of Garhwal, Uttarakhand and at 1150 metres above sea level, the place offers quite a pleasant environmentContinueContinue reading “Mori, Uttarakhand”
Chitrakoot: Abode of Ram for 11.5 Years & Where Tulsidas wrote the ‘Epic Ramayana’
‘Chitra’ means beautiful as a painting and ‘Koot’ means mountain. Chitrakoot is a tranquil pilgrimage place and considered as the abode of gods. With its sylvan surroundings, for me it is a place that is beautiful yet astounding with innumerable temples dedicated to Ancient Hindu Gods that hold very important mythological connections. All these help one traceContinueContinue reading “Chitrakoot: Abode of Ram for 11.5 Years & Where Tulsidas wrote the ‘Epic Ramayana’”
Kathotia, Madhya Pradesh
Kathotia, also called Kathotiya is a small forested village that lies in the Veerpura Range and comes under Sehore Forest Division of Madhya Pradesh. It is approx 20 kms from Bhopal and is known for the Rock paintings that are believed to be more than 17,000 years old or maybe more as the actual datesContinueContinue reading “Kathotia, Madhya Pradesh”
The Himalayan Village, Sonapani
The Himalayan Village, Sonapani is located at Satoli, along the Nainital-Mukteshwar road. It is at a distance of just 55 Kms from the main town of Nainital and has a distinct serene environment that’s hard to find so close to the nearby towns. This makes it a perfect weekend getaway for people coming from NewContinueContinue reading “The Himalayan Village, Sonapani”
Less Travelled Beaches of Goa
Goa harbors pristine beaches that still remain less untouched by mass tourism. Here’s your guide to Goa’s less travelled beaches, where you can experience the state’s natural beauty. I can’t promise these beaches to be unspoiled, but they’re definitely less populated than other Goan shores. Just make sure to do your part by not littering.ContinueContinue reading “Less Travelled Beaches of Goa”
Bhangarh: Mystical or Haunted?
The ‘Ghost Town’ of Bhangarh is located 255 kms from New Delhi and 85 kms from Jaipur, and still not many have visited it. History of Bhangarh Bhangarh was founded in 1573 by Bhagwant Das, who had two sons: Man Singh, who later became a General of Mughal Emperor Akbar, and Madho Singh. The BhangarhContinueContinue reading “Bhangarh: Mystical or Haunted?”
