INDIA

If Humayun Tomb were a man, he would be a 449-year old trendsetter. Affluent, disciplined, able-bodied, mature, suave, big-hearted, and attractive. Let us see why. - Humayun Tomb New Delhi India - Travelure ©

The first structure that greeted me had hidden all that lay beyond. Two gigantic lions with exquisite carving flanked a wide stone stairway. As I climbed, I found what must have been a large hallway with massive pillars. This must be the performance area, I thought to myself... Sun Temple Konark Odisha India - Travelure ©

It is one of the largest megalithic rock-cut Hindu temples in India. To excavate this temple, the artists removed 3 Million Cubic Feet of basalt. This rubble weighed a whopping 200,000 Tonnes. - Ellora Caves Maharashtra India - Travelure ©

Kumbh conjures up an image of an ocean of humanity. Rightly so as an estimated 150 million people will visit Prayag for 2019 Ardh Kumbh. That is, one in every nine Indians. - Our Planet's Landmarks Series #17

Later in the day, during our fashion shoot, we wanted the gulls to glide around. To lend life and dynamism to our shots. Tough luck. The gulls were unwilling. Also, they kept their distance. Till a guide came up with a suggestion. 'Throw sandwiches', he said. We did. Lo and behold! The buggers flew all around us for food. Did I say they were a lazy bunch? But, the food got them going! - Pangong Tso Ladakh India - Travelure ©

The symbolism of how a kingdom shows its domination hasn't changed over the millennia. Ancient Egypt demonstrated their domination by building pyramids; the Qin Dynasty in China did so by building the Great Wall; and the Pallava kings from South India, by building Shore Temple. - Shore Temple Mahabalipuram Tamilnadu

Join me on this photo tour and check out some of the iconic architectural structures of this archeological park that have survived the ravages of time from as early as the 8th century CE. - Champaner-Pavagarh Archeological Park Gujarat India

The jail was named 'Cellular Jail' since it did not have any dormitory, only solitary confinement cells - 693 of them. This was a deliberate move by the British. They did not want the freedom fighters to interact and plan their moves to gain freedom -

I was on Blogger Bus 3.0 in July. Blogger Bus is a unique initiative by Uttarakhand Tourism to promote, well, tourism in the state. It entailed a few bloggers travelling through the state, experiencing its beauty, writing about it and amplifying the message for the broader good of their readers. So, I had chosen to showcase the region of Uttarakhand I visited thanks to Blogger Bus 3.0 - Instagram Roundup - Kumaon, Uttarakhand

After cruising a few kilometres on a newly laid concrete highway, we soon found ourselves on a disastrous stretch that was still being built. To boot, it passed through a locality inhabited by people with negligible traffic or civic sense. That is when, somewhere near Suket, a small town just 16 kms from Jhalawar, we spotted a dhaba.

We began our slow progress into the cave timidly and squeamishly. Every few steps, I would be leaning on our guide's shoulder while he would point towards some wonder or the other. As one delicate step followed another, the mysteries of the cave began to unravel themselves.

As we climbed and entered the gap, the sight left us spellbound. We found ourselves on a small hillock that curved the way golfers would call 'dog-leg right'. On both sides of this mound, there lay a grey-ish amoeboid water body. The banks farther away from us were carpeted with thousands of birds constantly buzzing around in a slow Brownian motion! - Flying Through The Sands - Travelure ©

This is my second Instagram series on Rajasthan. I did this second series as it is not possible to do justice to this state that offers culture, heritage, wildlife, landscapes, slice-of-colourful-life, and more in just one series. #Rajasthan #India #culture #travel #travelure #traveler #desert #colours #Instagram #incredibleindia - Instagram Roundup - Rural Rajasthan Rhapsody - Travelure ©

A music lover's pilgrimage to Kotla Sultan Singh — the Punjab village where Mohammed Rafi was born — and a chance encounter with his last surviving childhood friend.

When you book a $3000+ 3n/4d family vacation with a reputed chain as JW Marriott, you do expect service and hospitality. In our case, we faced multiple rude attempts by them to scam us out of an additional $1000, or more...Horrifying Experience - JW Marriott Mussoorie Walnut Grove Resort & Spa

This kick-started a new revolution! News about the Shahpur Jat street art transformation spread like wildfire. The best thing about this movement was that it provided a new canvas to budding talents in this arena. Street art soon became de rigueur in many South Delhi circles.

From the moment I set my eyes on it, its unmistakably royal aura engulfed me. As I entered the property, it gave me a satisfying sense of space and luxury. The lobby was well appointed with choicest artefacts and comfortable seating. The walls were tastefully decorated with ethnic displays.

This post is likely to be useful for my magazine editorial friends as it arms them with a possibility of myriad stories I could share. 8 countries, many cities and countless tales. - Travelure Travels in 2017 - An 8-Country Photo Roundup

Historically, it is not one, but 7 cities from different eras. As I call it my hometown now, I have covered the various attractions over the years. These images were shot while doing slow-travel (!) through my hometown. - Instagram Roundup - Classic Delhi - Travelure ©

With Delhi NCR's air getting more noxious by the minute, people prefer heading out for the long weekends. This poses a dilemma of choosing a destination. With Mussoories, Shimlas and McLeodgunjes crawling with Delhiites a la Chandni Chowk, the choices surely shrink. In such dire times, I am glad to have found an unexplored heritage gem during this year's World Heritage Week. All thanks to a FAM trip organised by SoulMedia! Read on and enjoy - 'Garli – Pure Air. Pure Art. Pure Heritage.' Hopefully, you'd also personally discover it soon enough!

While I have shared the various tales and described the festivities for you, the most interesting story regarding the origin of Kullu Dussehra I heard was from a visitor. Of course, there is no truth in it. According to him, after Lord Rama killed Ravana, all the gods came over to congratulate him and then proceeded to have a party! Whatever be the true reason for the celebration, it certainly is one of the most colourful events I have witnessed till now. Kullu Dussehra - Gods' Own Get-Together

Google says 48 minutes. Locals say 40. Budget 2.5 hours and sturdy shoes. The complete guide to Bijli Mahadev Trek and why every step is worth it.

These images are not about moments, but about the epicness of a majestic region. While going through these, it is likely you may feel the gentle rustling of the prayer flags, the violent gushing of glacial rivers, the evocative notes of quaint local instruments, the faith and belief of the humble people of Ladakh, and its stark, rugged terrain. You may even feel the devotion and meditation of monks, see the browns, blues, greens, and reds of this colourful desert and hear the folklore of this region.

While we waited with a collective baited breath, he announced that we had created not one, but two records - the first-ever bloggers meet in Khardung La, as well as the Highest Blogger meet at an altitude of 17,562 ft.