Known as the ‘Festival of Festivals’, the Hornbill Festival is organized by the Government of Nagaland to encourage inter-tribal interaction and to promote the cultural heritage of the state. This incredible annual jamboree takes place from December 1 to 10, every year, at Naga Heritage Village, Kisama, which is about 12 km from Kohima. All […]
Backpacking in India
36 Hours in Khajuraho: Exploring The Temples Of Love, Life & Worship
I wasn’t much keen about exploring the ancient temples oozing with beautiful sculptures and intricate artwork until I met RD. Well, yeah, he did shift my attention towards the mystical beauty of these age-old structures that have endless stories attached to them, as we traversed across various such temple complexes including Khajuraho in MP, Hampi […]
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Wandering Across North Sikkim With The Doi Host!
It’s true that social media does affect us in some way or the other, and when it comes to traveling, we do get influenced by other people’s experiences and stories. Stumbling upon TheDoiHost on Instagram wasn’t a coincidence! As I kept drooling over their pictures (also because I knew the amazing people behind it), I […]
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An Encounter With The One-Horned Rhinos In Jaldapara Wildlife Sanctuary!
Getting to spot the wildlife in India always seemed like a dream to me! For the last couple of years, I’ve tried my luck several times, at different Wildlife Sanctuaries & National Parks across the country, but (honestly) I never had a chance of spotting anything – apart from monkeys and deers, of course! There […]
Chandra Taal: Myths & Mysticism About ‘The Moon Lake’
Have you ever visited a place twice and noticed how nature changes & unfolds itself differently? Well, it has happened to me a couple of times, and recently, I was walking along the shores of the Chandra Taal in Himachal, after nearly 2 years, and felt the same difference! It was back in October 2017, […]
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Exploring The Best Of Kerala: A Photo Story Of God’s Own Country!
To put it in the words of the Lonely Planet, “This slender coastal strip is defined by its layered landscape: almost 600km of glorious Arabian Sea coast and beaches; a languid network of glistening backwaters; and the spice- and tea-covered hills of the Western Ghats, dotted with fiercely protected wildlife reserves and cool hill stations […]
The Ultimate Backpacker’s Guide For Exploring Hampi In Just 48 Hours
The Lonely Planet describes the place as – “A fantasy world of rocks and ruins”. Well, it’s more real than fantasy, a world that was once covered with richness and grandeur now lies as a devastating beauty. On the banks of the Tungabhadra river, lies the former capital of the Vijayanagar Empire which once had […]
12 Months, 12 Trips: Here’s Where We Traveled Without Quitting Our Jobs
2017 has been an amazing year for us, as we got to travel far and wide, going back to some of our favorite places and exploring some new. While we both backpacked together at times, we did go for solo adventures as well. There were trips which we took with our friends and enjoyed every […]
The Most Romantic Himalayan Trek : Journey To Goecha La
Goecha La, definitely, is unlike any other quintessential Himalayan Trek. A high mountain pass (approx 4940 mt or 16,207 ft) in Sikkim, this is known to be ‘The Most Romantic Himayalan Trek’. It often serves as the basecamp for the Mountaineers aiming to scale Mt. Kanchenjunga, the world’s third-highest mountain. I’ve always been intrigued by […]