Our trip to the marble dump yard in Kishangarh, Rajasthan was fascinating. I visited it with my daughter Chhavi. We visited Kishangarh on a whim because it had a Palace hotel, the Phool Mahal Palace, and it had a small town vibe. And that usually is enough for me to try any new place. Also,…
The Amazing Pause Retreat at the Slowness Himalayas
I attended the Pause Retreat at Slowness Himalayas in the month of March, and it was something that I really needed, even without knowing that I needed it. The Beautiful Setting Slowness Himalayas is located in Basgaon in Uttarakhand. The nearest railway station is Kathgodam, and the nearest airport is Pantnagar. To reach Basgaon, which,…
Practical Tips for Watching Flamingos at Sambhar Lake
There are around 2 to 2.5 lakh flamingos at the Sambhar Lake in Rajasthan this year (2026) as reported by various news outlets. After looking at the photos on social media my sister and I decided to try our luck. We did it as a day trip from Jaipur. It is not the best way…
A Wonderful Lunch at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre Delhi
My sister Alka and I recently went for lunch at the Ethiopian Cultural Centre at Delhi. We met at the Lok Kalyan Marg Metro Station and then took an auto to the Cultural Centre! At the entrance we we were asked for an identity, and as I remember my pan number, they accepted it along…
Our Epic Journey to Dodital: Freezing Cold, Endless Jeeps, and the Great Handkerchief Adventure
Hi, I’m Chhavi, and this is my story about the unforgettable trek I did with my father to Dodital in December 2025. I’m writing this for my mother, so she can live through our adventure (and probably panic a little). Departure Chaos and Train Drama 🚆 We left home on 16th December 2025, full of…
The Wonderful Village Safari in Kumbhalgarh, Rajasthan
Chhavi and I visited Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan as we are fans of off beat places. One of the best things we did at Kumbhalgarh was the open jeep Village Safari. It gives you a wonderful feel of the place. In November, the weather was perfect for traveling in an open jeep. If you wish, you…
Vero ka Math- A Temple in Kumbhalgarh Rajasthan
Vero ka Math is a temple devoted to Lord Shiva and Lord Parashuram. It is about 10 km away from Kumbhalgarh in Rajasthan. It is also the origin point of Banas River. I visited it as part of what is popular on tourist itinerary, the village safari. The route leading to the math is scenic….
How I Cancelled my Indigo Flight that was Between 5 to 15 December
If you are an Indigo customer these days, chances are you are caught in some sort of flight cancellation or delay drama. I had tickets for two passengers on Indigo Airlines for Delhi Vadodara return. My dates were 6th December and 10th December return. By 5th December looking at the thousands of cancellations and I…
My Rugged Jungle Safari Adventure at Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary
Chhavi and I recently visited Kumbhalgarh. This is what she has to say about our jeep safari in Kumbhalgarh! Over to Chhavi. Last week, I embarked on an unforgettable jungle safari in Kumbhalgarh Wildlife Sanctuary with my mother. While this was not my first safari, nothing truly prepares you for Kumbhalgarh until you’re actually inside…
Is it Worth Going to the Tokyo Tower?
If you’re wondering whether it’s worth visiting the Tokyo Tower, the short answer is yes! I’ve been to Tokyo twice, once with my daughter, Chhavi, and then with my sister, Alka and both times I ended up visiting the Tokyo Tower. Coincidentally, it happened the same way both times: we came out of teamLab Borderless,…