Bhimbetka: My Early Days of Photography
The creative-me loved the view. I decided it would be home for some time. As I ventured around the narrow burrows carved by times in those sandstone rocks, I realised those had turned into ortho-quartzite. Little did I know then that they would later call this place Bhimbetka Rock Shelters. - Bhimbetka: My Early Days of Photography - Travelure ©
Huntsville – A Doorway to the Past and the Future
American Civil War, Martin Luther King Jr's Struggle, Apollo 11, Mars, and more... Read On! - Huntsville - A Doorway to the Past and the Future - Travelure
Spinning Wheels of Adventure!
#MSDesertStorm. Through the desert terrain that's an absolute edge-of-the-seat affair. Catch the excitement in 'Spinning Wheels of Adventure' by Travelure.
Lombok – Bali of 70s
Here's a sneak peak into Part-I of my series on Indonesia that appears in October issue of Smart Photography!
Lombok - Bali of 70s
In our...
Bofors Gun – The Inside Story
A museum with a difference!
Just before the commencement of TBEXStockholm, VisitSweden had organised a familiarisation trip for us to Landsort. It is a small,...
The way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!
Gammelstad Fine Dining. Ptarmigan. Reindeer. Creamy desserts. 7-course Dinner. Wizard Chef. Luleå. Sweden. The way to a man's heart is through his stomach
Mauritius for FUN (Part II)
In the last issue, you had read about my first three days in Mauritius (You may read it here). This edition brings you my...
A WALK DOWN HISTORY – KUMBHALGARH
My article on Kumbhalgarh has appeared in July 2016 issue of JetWings, the in-flight magazine of Jet Airways.
SURROUNDED BY THE MIGHTY ARAVALLI MOUNTAINS SITS...
Is this the world’s most stunning metro?
Here's my newest story in Conde Nast Traveller India. It is on Moscow Metro - Is this the World's Most Stunning Metro?
81 years ago,...
Krishna – My Friend!
In March 2016, I had been accorded the privilege of covering Krishna Ras Times Passion Trail by The Time of India. A much-abridged version...
When Palampur said – “Hail, Bloggers!”
A first-hand account that delves into the unsaid, the unravelled and the unexpressed of my recent trip to Palampur that was jointly facilitated by Travel Correspondents &...
Dubai – The Sands of Future
Our safari driver pointed towards the vast desert vista through the windscreen of our safari Hummer H2 and said with typical native nonchalance -...
Bir-Billing – Follow the Eagle
The thrill of paragliding. World Paragliding Championship. Paragliding Experience. Fly like birds. Adventure. Adrenaline. Bir-Billing - Follow the Eagle
Heritage and Crafts Arc of Northern Thailand
For a travel writer, there are instances when putting a coherent thread to a travel story may take time. My visit to the Heritage...
Dharamshala – Doorstep of Dazzling Dhauladhar
This article appeared in April 2014 issue of 'Smart Photography', India's leading photography magazine.
Dharamshala - Doorstep of Dazzling Dhauladhar
The Alps to the Aravallis, the...
Kashmir – Spring Swing!
This article (Kashmir - Spring Swing) appeared some time back in 'Smart Photography' - India's leading Photography Magazine.
This was my third visit to Kashmir....
Lucknow – Of Heritage and Cuisine
...The city seems strewn with architectural heritage. Most of these monuments are surprisingly well preserved. I was told the locals take pride in taking care of these monuments...
A ‘Monumental’ Visit to Moscow
As I made my way to the hotel, I felt a certain lack of character in Moscow that most other cities normally exude. Over the next couple of days, this first impression was to be totally, comprehensively, and permanently dislodged from my brain - A ‘Monumental’ Visit to Moscow
In The Footsteps Of Jesus in Conde Nast Traveller
My story - In The Footsteps Of Jesus - currently on Conde Nast Traveller India. Click here to read. The story may also be...
Akko – A Medieval Mediterranean Gem
Jezzar Pasha Mosque. Hospitaller Fortress. Khan al-Umdan. Bahji Mansion. UNESCO. Mediterranean Port. Medieval Fortress. Akko - A Medieval Mediterranean Gem
Varanasi – Of Sarees, Ghats and Gharanas
...Varanasi has been named after its 80 ghats. The first ghat in the sequence is Varun Ghat, and the 80th ghat is Assi (80) Ghat; Varun and Assi together led to the name, Varanasi... One of the oldest cities in the world also boasts being a hub of silk weaving, music & Hindu rituals - Varanasi - Of Sarees, Ghats and Gharanas
Pondicherry – A Slice of France
Pondicherry - A Slice of France
We drove to Pondicherry from Mahabalipuram- a distance of mere 100 km. Yet, the East Coast Road offered vividly...
Ladakh – A Travel Photographer’s Delight
While adventure travellers love Ladakh, it is also a travel photographers' darling! Ladakh – A Travel Photographer’s Delight - Travelure ©
A Walk In The Park – Satpura
Perhaps the only national park in India that offers a walking safari to wildlife enthusiasts - A Walk In The Park - Satpura - Travelure ©
