Category: Travel

Hasnabad Dargah: Mumbai’s Own Taj Mahal

Known as Mumbai’s own Taj Mahal, the Hasnabad Dargah is a stunning structure of the blue and white stone. It houses the tomb of Shah Hasan Ali Shah and is Mumbai’s most beautiful mausoleum. This architectural marvel is located in Mazagaon, one of the original seven islands of Mumbai. Set amidst dull warehouses and mechanic shops, this lesser-known marvel isn't popular among locals and tourists … Continue reading Hasnabad Dargah: Mumbai’s Own Taj Mahal

Tourist vs. Traveler: Which One Are You?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between someone who travels and a tourist? The traveler versus tourist debate is certainly not a new one. For years, travelers and tourists have been defined as being separated from one another and placed at two ends of the travel range. I'm a hardcore traveler and have … Continue reading Tourist vs. Traveler: Which One Are You?

Home-stay During Hornbill Festival

The Hornbill Festival is a celebration held every year from 1-10 December, in Nagaland, India. The state of Nagaland is home to several tribes, which have distinct festivals. More than 60% of the population here depends on agriculture and therefore most of their festivals revolve around agriculture. The Nagas consider their festivals sacred, so participation in these festivals is … Continue reading Home-stay During Hornbill Festival

Statue of Unity: India Gets World’s Tallest Statue

The Statue of Unity is a monument dedicated to Indian independence movement leader Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, the Iron Man of India, and is located on the river island called Sadhu Bet facing the Narmada Dam near Rajpipla in the Indian state of Gujarat. Who was Sardar Patel? The one who won over British leaders in the movement of Kheda and Bardoli, Sardar Patel was … Continue reading Statue of Unity: India Gets World’s Tallest Statue

43 Underrated Attractions of Mumbai

Mumbai may be the commercial capital of the country, but it doesn’t just draw business travelers. Hordes of tourists flock to this city to marvel at its skyscrapers and admire its magnificent historic monuments. Mumbai has a lot to offer, beyond the usual tourist attractions, so the next time you are in the city, dig … Continue reading 43 Underrated Attractions of Mumbai

Gift Yourself a Magical Heritage Tour of Mumbai

Alright, so here I'm with my latest blog post and this time I'm going to talk about my city — the city that never sleeps, the city of dreams and the city of magic. Mumbai. People living in the past glory still prefer to call it Bombay. This was the name given by the colonial … Continue reading Gift Yourself a Magical Heritage Tour of Mumbai

The Ghats of Holy Varansi

Varanasi — the spiritual city of India — can be a shock to the first-time visitor. Crowded and noisy, slow traffic, beggars and vagabonds, meandering bulls and cows, overarching religiousness, wholesale dead bodies, cremations, etc. But then, it’s not easy to grab the essence of one of the world’s oldest living cities. Hindu scriptures call the … Continue reading The Ghats of Holy Varansi

This Village Isn’t on the Map Of India

I was on a no-money walking pilgrimage — with one of my spiritual mentors — in 2014. The was about experiencing the GUEST IS GOD philosophy of our land. It was also about letting off the false ego and live on the mercy of strangers. It was a mad experiment. I keep doing this. We … Continue reading This Village Isn’t on the Map Of India

Into the Land of the NAGAS

I'm fascinated to travel to the tribal areas of India. There're many tribal belts in India but the belt that excites me is the most is the north-east belt. It's not crowded with tourists, the people are lovely and it has scenic landscapes. One such state in India is Nagaland. Hidden under the bosom of mother nature … Continue reading Into the Land of the NAGAS

If You Want to See India, Switch Off Social Media and Travel

There's something wrong with the world today, and I don't know what it is. Social media has become the ultimate authority; more than our consciousness. People are ranting about everything without full information. I think these people are a sadist and suddenly they have created a negative image of the world when the truth is … Continue reading If You Want to See India, Switch Off Social Media and Travel

Want to Time Travel? Take This Bus

I started traveling at the age of 20. I have traveled the whole of India many times now. I am 40 now but the memories of all travels are still intact. I remember each and everything. Nagaland is one of my favorite states in India. It's in the extreme northeast of the country. The beauty … Continue reading Want to Time Travel? Take This Bus

If You’re In Mumbai, You Can’t Miss This Night Tour

Mumbai is a city of dream, opportunity, wealth, glamour, sex, sin, Bollywood, crime, fun, filth and extreme contrast. If you're visiting my city, you can't afford to take THE NIGHT LOVER tour offered by my kaali-peeli-taxi-driver friend Sayyed. He'll show you the city like no one else can. He's a popular dude and there's also one … Continue reading If You’re In Mumbai, You Can’t Miss This Night Tour

I Invite You to Visit My Incredible India

India, a country that occupies the greater part of South Asia. With roughly one-sixth of the world’s total population, incredible India is the second-most populous country, after China. India is the masthead of the world. We believe in the philosophy of a global village — the world is one family. India tourism has grown rapidly with a great … Continue reading I Invite You to Visit My Incredible India

In Mumbai, We’ve Got a Jungle Within a Jungle

Do you know that Mumbai is a home to the world's second largest urban park? If no, you've got to read this. Sanjay Gandhi National Park is a large protected area in the northern part of Mumbai. It encompasses an area of 104 km2 and is surrounded on three sides by India's most populous city. The rich … Continue reading In Mumbai, We’ve Got a Jungle Within a Jungle