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Road trip, train or flight—which one makes the journey better? For me, the road always comes first, followed by trains, while flights are my last choice. From personal space and scenic routes to comfort, flexibility, time and cost, here’s how I decide how to travel.
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Alleppey, or Alappuzha, is more than Kerala's famous backwater destination. Behind its houseboats and canals lie centuries of trade, below-sea-level farming, royal history, temple legends, serpent worship and mysterious folklore. Discover the stories hidden beneath one of Kerala's most beautiful landscapes.
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After turning back from Robber’s Cave due to heavy traffic, we decided to visit Buddha Temple in Dehradun. What followed was an unexpected evening of Tibetan culture, food, shopping, prayer wheels and peaceful moments at Mindrolling Monastery—an unplanned ending to our long weekend.
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From Hampi’s musical stone pillars to a Shiva temple swallowed by the sea, sacred rats and an unusual offering to Kaal Bhairav—Part 3 explores Indian temples where architecture, nature, ancient traditions and faith create mysteries that still fascinate visitors.
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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.
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Our final morning in Pondicherry turned into one last emotional walk by Rock Beach, a quiet visit to Puducherry Museum, a missed ashram plan, and a bus ride home filled with snacks, laughter, and memories.
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What was supposed to be a peaceful final day in Jibhi turned into a morning of no water, unexpected kindness, a difficult goodbye, and a return journey none of us will ever forget.
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Before the actual journey even began, Delhi had already turned into a trip of its own with Akshardham, India Gate, late-night gossip, salon chaos, and a 1 AM departure full of excitement.
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A peaceful Mysore experience that moved from travel chaos to herbal water, Ayurvedic therapies, deep relaxation, and one unforgettable junk-food mission.
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Stories from the wider journey, kept in newest-first order.
October is when India begins to change. The monsoon retreats, hills remain green, deserts become inviting and festivals light up cities. From Munnar and Gangtok to Udaipur, Hampi, Varanasi and Kolkata, discover some of the best places to visit in India in October.
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Beneath modern Patna lies the story of ancient Pataliputra—a city of 570 towers, 64 gates, wooden fortifications and a massive moat. From Megasthenes and Chandragupta Maurya to Ashoka, Kumhrar’s 80-pillared hall, Arogya Vihar and ancient legends, its mysteries still survive.
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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.
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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.
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A funny, thoughtful look at travel lovers, vacation people, Instagram travellers, planners, explorers and the tiny signs that reveal what kind of traveller you really are.
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Our second day in Shimla took us to Kufri for snowfall, scary horse rides, slippery roads, hot Maggi, wet clothes and one surprisingly sensible money-saving decision.
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A sudden Noida-to-Shimla weekend plan turned into live snowfall, a hotel hunt, endless “bas 5 minute” directions, giant stairs and one very suspicious Mall Road mystery.
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Some trips are remembered less for the destination and more for the people beside us. Travel reveals, tests and quietly changes relationships in ways ordinary life rarely can.
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What was supposed to be a smooth overnight drive from Delhi to Jibhi turned into traffic, exhaustion, a sudden U-turn, and one unexpectedly beautiful mountain stay.
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Few places. Deep stories. The atlas will grow as we travel.
