Many centuries, many faiths
by Standing in silent awe in the midst of the Martand temple ruins, I find myself wondering how this has managed to remain hidden for so …
Category: India
My stay at lebua Corbett
My first experience with the lebua league of hospitality was at Lucknow a couple of years ago. I was so impressed that when I heard …
Corbett Calling
The forest was surprisingly quiet early in the morning, devoid of even the melodious chorus of birdsong that usually reverberates in the air. Dozens of …
Vegging it out in Goa
On all my earlier trips to Goa, my experience with food could have only been described as basic, sustenance level. What about Goa’s famous Portuguese …
Smell the coffee in Coorg
When you think it is time to stop and smell the coffee, then you know it is time to head to Coorg. Officially known as …
My food odyssey at Suryagarh
Continued from my earlier post on the Suryagrah experience… As George Bernard Shaw famously said, “There is no sincerer love than the love of food.” …
The golden glow of Suryagarh, Jaisalmer
My Suryagarh experience began right from the moment I stepped out of the small airport at Jaisalmer. Our chauffeurs welcomed us with refreshing cold towels, …
Smooth sailing on Poovar
While in India’s southern tip, a cruise on the backwaters may be de rigueur. But given how popular Kerala is as a tourist destination, it …