Darjeeling
If you do make a trip to Sikkim, it can be easily paired up with a trip to Darjeeling as well. Until the 19th century, Darjeeling was a part of the Kingdom of Sikkim. However, it was lost to the…
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Family retreat at Munnar
Munnar is a charming hill station in the Idukki district on the Western Ghats of South India. In the local dialect Munnar means ‘Three Rivers’, and it is so named since it is the confluence of the three rivers –…
Birding in South India
Our first time birding I don’t think the birding world has seen bigger misfits than Pankaja & I! We finally bought a decent Sigma telephoto lens the spring of 2018, & promptly signed up for a Saturday morning “walk” with…
The Taj Survivor’s guide
A universally admired masterpiece, the Taj Mahal is an UNESCO World Heritage Site that represents the pinnacle of Mughal achievement in art & architecture. It showcases India’s rich history and is considered the finest example of muslim art in India.…