Shravan is the month of Lord Shiva, as per the Hindu calendar in India. It is believed that Lord Shiva’s favourite city is Kashi or Varanasi. Varanasi is set on the western banks of the holy river Ganga, in Uttar Pradesh, India. On this auspicious month of Shravan, I decided to tell you about the…
Author: Dipannita Bhattacherya
12 Jyotirlingas in India – Lord Shiva Temples
This is Shravan, the month of Lord Shiva, as per the Indian Hindu calendar. Today I will tell you about the 12 (Dadas) Jyotirlingas in India. They are the Shiva temples and pilgrimage sites of highest significance and popularity in India. The Jyotirlingas (Shrine of the light) are self-manifested shrines of Lord Shiva. There are…
Bollywood Shooting Locations – 2000 to 2010
Bollywood shooting locations are integral parts of Bollywood blockbusters in India. From rugged mountains to the deep blue ocean, from vast deserts to massive waterfalls, India has it all. For the audience, Bollywood movies are a way to virtually travel the world. The producers and the directors spend enormous effort in selecting captivating locations for…
Solo Travel Series – Santorini, Greece
Santorini, Greece was on my bucket list from my school days. My wanderlust desire started the moment I first had a glimpse of Santorini in a Shahrukh Khan’s movie song. The Greek society cherishes bravery. I summed up all my courage and decided to go to Greece on my first solo trip. I landed at…
How to Choose Your Travel Destination Post COVID19
For travel freaks being locked up at home is the worst thing possible. On a positive note, ‘quarantine’ was the best thing that saved several during the peak of COVID-19 pandemic. Now as we are stepping towards normalcy, it is the time for some fresh air. It is the era of the ‘new normal’. The…
12 Amazing Things To Do In Vancouver, Canada
One will never fall short of things to do in Vancouver. This port city in British Columbia is one of the world’s most liveable cities. The posh and modern city coexists with nature and wilderness. Restoration of nature is the first and foremost thing that I have observed here. Vancouver is the gateway to Alaska….
7 Best Places to Visit in Kargil, India
My visit to Kargil, the joint capital (shared with Leh) of the Indian Union Territory, Ladakh was an eccentric experience. The district town of Kargil is at 8780 feet above sea level. There are several places to visit in Kargil. It is generally the chosen destination for night halt while travelling on the Srinagar-Leh Highway…
7 Best Things to do in Nubra Valley, India
I was literally and metaphorically on top of the world. First was the extremely dangerous yet scenic roads. The second was the stretch of glacial snow on the sides. And the third was the majestic snow-clad mountains touching the mesmerizing blue sky that made me feel ecstatic. Yes, we were driving through Khardung La, the…
7 Best Places to Visit in Mussoorie, India
‘For writing and sleeping, I’ll have to be near a window. It keeps you in touch with the world even if you are not a great traveller or a very social person. You need a window on the world. And, the more you see from it, the better’, says one of India’s most celebrated authors,…
10 Best Travel Movies to Watch during Quarantine
It is not only for the fun, adventure and excitement of visiting a new place that we travel. Nature lovers want to feel one with nature; the poets and artists travel to find inspiration and some just want to feel like a butterfly, out of the cocoon of daily mundane. Often while travelling, at times…
Best Places to Visit in Leh – Top Attractions
The vast expanse of the blue skies over the sprawling irregularly shaped majestic barren mountains with box-like monasteries clinging on to the edge of the cliffs, the beat of gongs, the rattle of drums, the roll of cymbals and blow of horns, together with unceasingly intense chanting of mantras by the red-robed monks with prayer…
Short Stories for Kids Series 1 – “A Matter of Time”
Starting our new “Short Stories for Kids Series”. Please read and let us know your feedback on our First Story. We are all stuck at home for more than 45 days now to fight this COVID-19 pandemic. Even if we are working from home and we have to do every household chore ourselves, we still…