Explore
Newest published work from this author, with reader-loved stories beside it.
Just outside Patna, Chandasi hides a remarkable sight—a 108-foot Ardhanarishwar surrounded by giant Ganesha and Kartikeya statues, lions, hawan kunds and intricate carvings. What began as a simple family temple visit around Rakshabandhan turned into an unexpected discovery.
004
Beyond Munnar's famous tea gardens lies a fascinating past of three rivers, indigenous communities, colonial plantations, a lost railway and the great flood of 1924. Add legends of Sita, the Pandavas, ghosts and even a mysterious devil story, and Munnar becomes far more than a hill station.
104
From Alleppey's peaceful backwaters and Thekkady's forests to Munnar's misty hills and historic Kochi, our Kerala family trip had everything—rain, waterfalls, wildlife, culture, food, adventures and surprises. Not everything went as planned, but that's exactly what made the journey unforgettable.
109
Our last day in Kerala began with worrying news of heavy rain and landslides but ended with one final adventure. From Munnar's wild waterfalls to Fort Kochi, Mattancherry Palace and Jew Street, we made the most of every remaining hour before saying goodbye and boarding our train home.
1122
Rain followed us through another unforgettable day in Munnar—from botanical gardens and tea plantations to Mattupetty Dam. But the real adventure began at Eravikulam National Park, where misty roads, wild waterfalls, strong winds and a rainy climb finally led us to the endangered Nilgiri tahr.
1026
We travelled to Kerala during the peak monsoon despite everyone warning us about the rain. What followed was the beginning of an unforgettable family journey through India's "God's Own Country." Here's why embracing the rain turned out to be our best travel decision yet.
219
India is home to countless temples, but some continue to puzzle historians, architects, and devotees alike. Explore five more mysterious temples—from Konark's legendary magnetic stone and Chidambaram's hidden cosmic secret to Ananthapura's sacred crocodile—where history, faith, and folklore meet.
1014
From Assam to Kerala, discover five extraordinary Indian temples where mythology, history, architecture, and science come together in fascinating ways. Explore the mysteries of Kamakhya, Lepakshi, Jwala Ji, Padmanabhaswamy, and Jagannath Temple while separating documented facts from enduring legends.
108
Planning your next trip? These 22 essential travel apps can help you navigate, book stays, split expenses, track flights, check weather, translate languages, and much more. From Google Maps to hidden gems like Radarbot and PackPoint, here's a practical, humorous guide to the travel apps every traveller should know.
2012
Planning a road trip from Delhi to Jibhi? This complete guide covers the best route, travel time, traffic during holidays, must-visit places, budget, driving tips, and hidden gems to help you enjoy a smooth and unforgettable mountain escape.
2017
Continue through the author's published archive in order.
After our rainy jeep safari, Munnar still had more surprises waiting. We watched a colourful Kathakali performance before finally reaching our hotel, where cold weather, a struggle for hot water, dinner and our first taste of mangosteen brought an eventful day to a memorable end.
1014
What began as a visit to Ripple Waterfalls turned into a full monsoon adventure around Munnar. From raincoats, a broken camera stand and roaring waterfalls to Ponmudi Hanging Bridge, Kundala Lake, Nadukani and our first taste of mangosteen, the jeep safari became a day full of surprises.
1019
Our journey from Thekkady to Munnar turned into a monsoon adventure through spice gardens, a giant Ganesha statue, rain-soaked hills and Ripple Waterfalls. We missed India's longest zipline because of the rain, but a spontaneous jeep safari made the journey even more memorable.
1021
We explored Thekkady, but there was much more behind the places we visited. From Periyar's forests and Pattumala Church to tea, coffee, spices and chocolates, discover the history, culture, nature and stories that make this beautiful corner of Kerala worth knowing.
1017
Leaving Alleppey's peaceful backwaters behind, we set off for Thekkady through rain-soaked roads, misty hills, tea gardens and waterfalls. From an unforgettable elephant ride and jungle safari to an incredible Kalari show, this day turned into one of the highlights of our Kerala journey.
2028
Our first day on Kerala's famous houseboat turned into an unforgettable adventure. From recovering a lost pair of goggles from the backwaters to enjoying delicious food, thrilling speedboat and shikara rides, a beautiful sunset, live music, and rain at night—it was a day we'll never forget.
1010
Our Kerala road trip began with a drive to Alleppey, home to the state's world-famous backwaters and houseboats. Before stepping aboard, we explored the history of Alappuzha, why it's called the Venice of the East, how Kerala's backwaters were formed, and what makes this destination so unique.
1116
Our Kerala adventure began with a 40-hour train journey, an unexpected seat upgrade that split our family across the coach, and plenty of memorable moments along the way. From railway station tea to finally arriving at Ernakulam, here's how our journey to God's Own Country unfolded.
1015