Mystique Mukteshwar: Nature’s paradise

THIS sleepy and quaint hill station reminded me of the legendary hunter and author Jim Corbett who was invited to get rid of the man eating tiger at Mukteshwar. Temple tiger, as the man eater was dubbed, brought alive the scenic beauty of the place. Jim Corbett gave us a graphic description of this scenic spot. So, when I paid a visit to Nainital, in the month of Feb-March, I couldn’t resist my temptation to feel the fragrance of this hill station.    
Nestled in the lap of Kumaon Hills at an altitude...

Naukuchiatal and Bhimtal: Enchanting beauty

ANY trip to Nainital is incomplete without savouring the pristine beauty of Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal. When I visited nainital for the first time in 2007, we headed to ranikhet and somehow missed Bhimtal and Naukuchiatal. So this time since we had plenty...

Nainital: The Lake city in the hills

FEBRUARY was ending. So was the winter chill in Delhi. Sun was showing its all might. We thought of a quick escape during Holi into the hills. Hills calling! The idea clicked in my mind and discussed with my eve ready wife. With Holi on Friday, we took off on Thursday and headed towards the hills in the wee hours of Thursday (March 1). Two families with six members including my six year old son would make a good company. Our driver was...

Mesmerising McLeodganj: Little Lhasa

THE hot and humid weather in Delhi gave us a good excuse to escape into the hills. On June 8, 2017 we boarded a private Volvo bus from Majnu ka Tila (MKT) and headed towards Dharamsala. After pleasant night ride, we landed in the land of Dalai Lama. Our hotel in McLeodganj was located overlooking the majestic Dhauladhar ranges.
After fetting freshen up in our hotel and having breakfast, we moved...

Welcome to the world of parantha

THE moment you enter the galee, the smell of rich Indian spices and that of desi ghee will take you into a different world altogether. Lip smacking paranthas made in different methods will make your mouth water.
If you have a taste bud for spicy Indian delicacies head towards Chandni Chowk and the most...

Set out on Char dham yatra; soak your soul in the ocean of spiritualism

Badrinath temple

FOR every pious Hindu paying a visit to Char dham is always a cherished dream. Completing the char dham yatra at least once in your life is definitely in his or her mind.

A religious hub, Chardham is considered the holiest religious circuit

Welcome to Jatinga, where birds commit suicide

EVERY time I visit this sleepy and quaint village in Dima Hasao district, Assam, I feel a whiff of fresh air touching my body and soul.
The scenic village nestling among the Borail Hills range, is shattered every night by a disturbing...