Prayagraj Kumbh Mela 2019, A Photo Story
Allahabad Ardh Kumbh Mela 2019 There are this Kumbh Melas and that Kumbh Melas and then there is the Prayag…
India
Lebua Corbett, The Luxurious Jim Corbett Resort
Life on the edge….of a forest! When the opportunity came knocking at our doors,to visit the famous Jim Corbett Wildlife…
Soap for Hope – The Story of Recycled Soaps
For the last couple of decades or so, we are all used to seeing cards in hotels informing us of ecological conservation and protecting the environment programme and do we want to reuse bed linens and towels. This has been a huge success in saving resources in various forms and of course conserving clean water. But what about bath products? Is there a thing called recycled soaps?
Soap for Hope – a bar of recycled soap
Lebua Lucknow, A Luxury Boutique Heritage Hotel
Heritage Mansion in Lucknow The hotel driver, the escort and their refurbished old Ambassador car met us to take us…
Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Velas Maharashtra
We were on our way to an unknown village to see some new-borns take their first baby steps and then swim into the sea! We are, of course, talking about the Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Velas Maharashtra. This is a ritual that happens during the months of February, March and April in this otherwise sleepy village called Velas in Ratnagiri District, in the south of Maharashtra.
A few years back a friend
Lost and Found in Valparai
We meet many people on the road, both locals and travelers alike who help us in time of need or distress without expecting a return. Last week of every month I bring you stories from travelers who have experienced kindness on the road and like to share and spread it for the love of travel.
This month’s story has come from India’s Divyakshi Gupta who takes us to Valparai. Getting lost in a forest is something I don’t want to even think of. Let us see what she has to say about it.
Over to Divyakshi Gupta.
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It was nearing dusk and we were on our way to explore the forests of Valparai. This was my chance to see the lion tailed macaque and I was so excited.
Birds chirped endlessly as we rode on the curves. The forest canopy was thick and the driver seemed to know where we were going. Immersed in the beauty of the South western ghats, I looked out of the window, not wanting to miss even a second of this therapy.
We were a group of five nature enthusiasts and there was
Ustads of Usta Art Bikaner
Rajasthani Painting
Let me admit., I have seen colorful Meenakari jewelry of Rajasthan, my mother possesses some of them. But my knowledge of this art is limited, mostly, to colors … golden, green and red. Similarly, I had seen Usta Art of Bikaner in the past but knew nothing about it! Not even its proper name.
Travel through the entirety of India
The beauty and diversity of India makes it a mesmerising place to explore. Not only is it an enriching experience to travel through the various states, it might also be a great way to understand your own country and its people a lot better.
Here are some places you must visit in India:
Kerala
From elephant reserves to
