I ran my hand over the sandstone pillars, slightly awed by their grandeur. Intricate carvings and geometric floral designs were etched into the stone. Despite the afternoon heat outside, it was relatively cool inside. Sunlight streamed inside the well, lighting it up in a brilliant golden shade, but the narrow staircases, which led to the […]

Italy is synonymous with good food, wine, fashion, and a singular joy for life that cannot be found elsewhere on Earth. The name evokes the fragrance of warm pasta, topped with cheese, pizzas in large coal fired ovens, and the visions of sun burnt mountain sides and rows and rows of olive trees. Located in […]

On my  two and half hour journey from Pathankot to Mcleodganj, the taxi driver regaled me with the interesting history of our destination, Dharamshala. The road, beautifully bordered with coniferous trees and cantonment area, kept me company. I had boarded the train from Delhi to Pathankot, the day before. From Pathankot, I planned to transfer by […]

Nestled in the crook of the Eastern Himalayas, Bhutan is one of the most exotic and unique destinations in the world. Called the ‘Land of Thunder Dragon’ or ‘Druk Yul’, Bhutan is utterly captivating. The high snow-clad mountains and the lush valleys of Bhutan reverberate with an aura of peace that cannot be found anywhere […]