Category: Guides
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A Walk to Upper Bir
July 12, 2023 I wake up to the uncertainty of the Himalayan weather. One moment, clouds clash with the morning sun only to fall apart into thin rain the next moment. The only certainty is my craving for coffee, which pulls me out of bed and onto Bir’s slightly muddied roads. I have no map…
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A Seeker’s Guide to “Rishikesh”
“A scene from the movie “Piku” always resonates with me.. While on their journey from Delhi to Kolkata, Piku and Rana sit on the ghats of Varanasi – a beautiful chemistry between them. But it’s the intense need to be alone in Piku’s silent demeanour is what many of us will clearly identify with. To…
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Visiting Masrur Rock Temples
July 07, 2023 My morning starts pretty late from the touristy standards though I am enjoying the luxury of solo travel. At 10:30 AM, I head to the Big Mugs café. I ask for a cup of tea and maggi for breakfast assuming it would take the least preparation time. The taste is great though…
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A quick guide to Rajarani Temple – Bhubaneswar
Bhubaneswar is one of those rare places which beautifully strike a balance between the ancient and modern worlds. The state capital of Odisha and best known as “the city of temples” houses around more than 700 temples and still many are slowly being uncovered. It is especially the old town area which houses a modest number…
A Merakulous Life 