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…
Author: Dipannita Bhattacherya
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…
Kedarnath Travel Guide – Top Attractions & Tips
Though I staunchly believe that true pilgrimage (Yatra) is delving and discovering the self as a part of the Supreme, I took up the Chardham Yatra (Pilgrimage circuit of 4 sites), last season in India. Had I not travelled for the pilgrimage I would not have seen the beauty woven together by the Garhwal Himalayas,…
7 Best Things To Do in Margaret Island, Budapest
Dreaming of a day trip, far from prying eyes, but close to downtown? There’s a place on my mind – the beautiful St. Margaret Island (Margitsziget), a secluded island on the Danube, in between Buda and Pest, stretching between Arpad Bridge and Margaret Bridge across the river Danube. There are many things to do in…
Virtual Tours to Travel During Quarantine
10th of April, 2020, we celebrated our cousin, Rayan’s birthday, in Prague. We planned it at least three months back. Yes! 10th of April, 2020. How did we do it when we are all at home due to the lock down to prevent Corona from spreading and when all borders are closed? We did it…
10 Best Places to Visit in Dalhousie, India
Himalayan towns and hamlets make some amazing places for vacations in India. Dalhousie, in Chamba District of Himachal Pradesh, is one of those popular destinations which can be visited during any time of the year, the freezing winter converting the place into a lovely snow resort. With the snow-covered Dhauladhar range at the backdrop and…
Flame of The Forest – The Beautiful Palash
They look like wildfire, against the sky so blue, Flame of the forest, they are, painting it with a red hue. Don’t worry there’s no forest fire. We are talking about the wonderful Palash flowers (Buteamonosperma). March is the season of flowers and we, in India, especially in the dry deciduous regions, celebrate the blooming of…
Khajjiar, The Mini Switzerland of India
Dreaming of a vacation in Switzerland? Right now, if it is not materializing, you need not worry. You can still pack your bags and have a short trip to Khajjiar the ‘Mini Switzerland’ of India. Khajjiar, a Himalayan hamlet, in Chamba district of Himachal Pradesh, is known as the ‘Mini Switzerland’ of India because of…
Best Places to Visit in Dharamsala
If hills are on your mind, choose Dharamsala, the Head Quarters of Kangra District in Himachal Pradesh, as your travel destination. When I tell you about the best places to visit in Dharamsala, you will see that this place is a perfect fit for any kind of travel experience you are looking for. Being easily…