Curated Memories

A new off-beat attraction, another Saturday morning drive on the Bangalore – Hyderabad highway. This is the 17th century Gudibande Fort, which at 100 kms from Bangalore not only offers a relaxing rural getaway, but it also provides you with a short trek to the top of the fort where you can soak in the panoramic views of this rocky landscape.

The most common way to see Alleppey’s backwaters and enjoy the natural beauty is to hire a boat, of course! The cruise in these backwaters is indeed a dream come true! It is a refuge from hectic life for the romantics, poets, authors, artists , in fact for anyone who holds an aesthetic view of life.

A magnificent yellow and pink sandstone fort, it sat atop a rocky hillock in Amer (a small town located 11 kilometers from Jaipur), and a green water-filled Maota Lake mirrored its beautiful facade. Rajasthan is a true state of contrasts, and Rajasthan travel reflects that! From desert scrub to holy lakes, one thing that is hard to grasp for the first-time (or even repeat) visitor is the sheer size of the place.

Chandratal (14k+ feet), a lake on top of the world. The journey to Chandratal gives a glimpse of what all Spiti has to offer. The trailer was so intense that I now need to come back to Spiti soon for the whole picture. Snow clad mountains towered the roads running through the valley. The Chandra river flowing wildly along most of the route. The roads are close to non-existent, it's off-road through the entire route of 3 hrs from Chatru. The road is also marred by various water crossings known as Nalas. Though they bring on the adventure, they can sometimes be very treacherous to cross.

Bheemeshwari, about 100 km away from Bangalore, is an ideal day trip for the weekend. Add Makedettu Sangam to your itinerary to enjoy a splendid drive and some boating! This is a perfect place for a nature lover. Rest along the river and enjoy the flow.

Hampta pass was my first ever high altitude trek. The Hampta Pass trek takes you from the green Kullu Valley to the dry desert landscapes of the Lahaul and Spiti valleys, with the trail crossing over the Hampta Pass in the Himalayas at 4270m. In this part 1 of the hampta series, travel with me through the gorgeous meadows from Jobra to Jwara. Climb some boulder sections along the waterfalls. And cross the icy cold Rani river to reach the Jobra Campsite at 11,194 ft

I always wanted to travel to the Northeastern part of India. Having travelled almost across the whole country, the Northeast remained a corner which I could not get the opportunity to touch till date. But this year, coincidentally I was jobless and a couple of friends were headed to one of the seven sisters – the abode of clouds, Meghalaya.

Hampta pass was my first ever high altitude trek. Walk along the Rani river. The trees are now left behind. You won’t find them anymore for quite some time. In front are snow-clad mountains beyond which lies the Hampta Pass.

Built over a period of 15 years under the expert supervision of the famed architect of Kumbhalgarh Fort Rajasthan named Mandan, it is perfectly perched between eleven peaks of the Aravalli ranges. Its strategic position atop a high ridge camouflaged by the surrounding peaks has made it one of the most important and probably the only impregnable fort of the state. Though never conquered in battle, it was captured only once by the Mughal army by deceit when they poisoned the water supply of the fort. Being the birthplace of the legendary Maharana Pratap, Kumbhalgarh Palace also holds a very special place in history and in the hearts of the Rajputs.

In love with this magical town named Hoi An. Wish we could just stay there!!

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Take a drone tour of Kodaikanal! Soar above the vibrant Coaker's Walk, from our cozy homestay, and then off to the glistening Kodaikanal Lake. Immerse yourself in the natural beauty of this hill station and get a bird's-eye view of its must-see sights.