The Chettinad region, centered around Karaikudi, Tamil Nadu, offers rich cultural heritage, opulent mansions, and delectable cuisine. Historically significant as the home of the Nattukottai Chettiars, the region now boasts well-preserved mansions alongside dilapidated structures. Visitors can explore Athangudi, experience the local cuisine, and peruse the vibrant antiques market. Various accommodations are available, and transportation options include road, train, and flights to nearby Trichy.
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A Travel Guide and Itinerary for Spiti Valley
A world within a world. A place where God lives. Those were the phrases Rudyard Kipling used to describe this daunting beauty called Spiti Valley. While they still hold largely true, if I may add to it, it would be ‘A place where you can find yourself’. A short personal tidbit before I get into…
Kinnaur Valley: A Travel Guide
Kinnaur is stunning with some hidden gems. There are a handful of places in India that we would call more mesmerizing than Kinnaur. We went in not expecting much, ready to be blown away, and gosh, how we are!
Rann of Kutch Itinerary: The Great White Desert
Once upon a time, this beautiful piece of land used to be connected to the Arabian Sea through the mighty Indus River. However, the constant moving of tectonic plates changed the course of the river, making Rann a barren but captivating land. The best time to visit is between the months of November to February,…
Plan you first Kashmir sojourn: 8 Day Itinerary
We’re often asked to share the best itinerary for a place. Most of our friends come to us with questions like ‘Where to eat?’, ‘What to shop?’, ‘Where to stay?’. Now, we don’t really know what a best itinerary is because most places have too much to offer to be able to cover it all…
Sonmarg, Thajiwas and Kargil: A Crazy Affair
Kashmir is bestowed with one scenic valley after another, there is no dearth of places to see or things to do in Kashmir. Sonmarg is one such place, characterised by pristine beauty and breathtaking landscapes. We would definitely spend more time here if we could, given that this is the base to umpteen amazing Alpine…
Plan your trip to Pahalgam: What to See and Do?
If Kashmir is ‘Paradise on Earth’, Pahalgam would definitely take the crème de la crème spot. While we spent 2 days here, I could happily spend a week or longer here. Its pristine beauty, with breathtaking valleys, lush green meadows and snow capped mountains will definitely steal your heart. Lying in the middle of Lidder Valley, Pahalgam has too many beautiful places to see. This blog will help you plan your travel so that you can witness the beauty of most of these places.
Guide to Srinagar: 9 Things To Do
Kashmir is proof that poetry can exist without being written on paper. Even a week after I’ve returned from my trip, I only have to close my eyes to be back there. That’s how beautiful Kashmir is. Here is a short guide to everything you need to do in Srinagar, the capital of Kashmir.
Ladakh Trip – Leh, Pangong and Nubra
If you haven’t already read the other parts of this series, here is the link : 1. The Mountains are Calling – Bangalore to Leh 2. Udaipur – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi – Amritsar 3. Manali to Leh – The Land of High Passes DAY 13: Leh: With the widest smile on my face, I walked…
Manali to Leh – The Land of High Passes
OK, so I’ve been really busy and this long overdue blog post took a complete backseat. Absolute apologies for that! If you haven’t already read the first 2 parts of this series, here is the link : 1. The Mountains are Calling – Bangalore to Leh 2. Udaipur – Jaipur – Agra – Delhi – Amritsar DAY…
Winding Roads & Pages 