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Best places to visit in Navi Mumbai
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Best places to visit in Navi Mumbai

WannabemavenAugust 18, 2024August 28, 2024

The planned city of Navi Mumbai is often seen as a residential surrounding. The township accommodates lakhs of people, some…

Karnala Bird Sanctuary review of our trek experience
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Karnala Bird Sanctuary review of our trek experience

WannabemavenJuly 19, 2024July 19, 2024

Planned trips sometimes don’t go as expected. Unplanned trips, on the other hand, sometimes turn out to be the best…

A visit to Mani Bhavan, Mumbai – Tracing Gandhi’s time in Mumbai
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A visit to Mani Bhavan, Mumbai – Tracing Gandhi’s time in Mumbai

WannabemavenOctober 2, 2023October 2, 2023

On a bright Sunday morning, I decided to visit Mani Bhavan, Mumbai. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi resided in a quiet tucked…

Where to find the best street food in Bohri Mohalla during Ramzan
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Where to find the best street food in Bohri Mohalla during Ramzan

WannabemavenMarch 18, 2023September 16, 2023

As a foodie, every year I look forward to Ramzan. Four years after my last visit to Mumbai’s Mohammad Ali…

Exploring Street Food at Mohammad Ali Road During Ramzan
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Exploring Street Food at Mohammad Ali Road During Ramzan

WannabemavenFebruary 23, 2023September 16, 2023

Boliye madam, kya lao? Bheja Fry, Bheja Masala, Gurda Masala, Kheeri Kaleji? I found myself at what is called a…

Banganga – Mini Varanasi to immerse ashes in Mumbai
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Banganga – Mini Varanasi to immerse ashes in Mumbai

WannabemavenMarch 15, 2022September 16, 2023

Banganga is a large freshwater tank surrounded by ghats and used to immerse ashes in Mumbai. According to mythology, Lord…

Trek to Haji Malang Dargah and Malangadd Fort – From Sunrise to Sunset
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Trek to Haji Malang Dargah and Malangadd Fort – From Sunrise to Sunset

WannabemavenFebruary 12, 2022July 12, 2023

Trekking is no easy feat, it takes stamina especially for non-trekkers like me. But the sweet joy once you reach…

RBI Monetary Museum, Mumbai – Money on Display
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RBI Monetary Museum, Mumbai – Money on Display

WannabemavenMarch 1, 2020

I have had to rely on my memory to write about my visit to the RBI Museum in Mumbai, since…

Visit Gilbert Hill in Mumbai before it’s too late!
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Visit Gilbert Hill in Mumbai before it’s too late!

WannabemavenJanuary 22, 2020

If you’ve grown up in the Mumbai suburbs, you’ve seen Gilbert Hill at least once.. It’s that standalone rocky outcrop…

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Matinees at Matterden

WannabemavenNovember 13, 2018

I’ve just returned after watching the 1975 classic – One flew over the cuckoo’s nest on a 70mm screen. Matterden…

An April of Arts
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An April of Arts

WannabemavenMay 1, 2016

I haven’t travelled to any place new in April 2016. It has been a conscious decision to slow down. One…

In search of the Nagla Bunder Fort, Thane and an unexpected discovery
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In search of the Nagla Bunder Fort, Thane and an unexpected discovery

WannabemavenDecember 29, 2015

It was a while since I rode the bike so I did a short road trip to Ghodbunder last week.…

7 Budget Restaurants in Andheri East for Corporate Lunch
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7 Budget Restaurants in Andheri East for Corporate Lunch

WannabemavenMay 12, 2015

So you work in Andheri East? You are here on a sales call? You have a meeting in this area? If…

History connects itself at Vajreshwari Temple
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History connects itself at Vajreshwari Temple

WannabemavenDecember 15, 2014

I visited Vajreshwari temple a couple of days back and was surprised to learn that the temple shares its history with…

Chinese Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India
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Chinese Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India

WannabemavenDecember 5, 2014

India will get a taste of Chinese art and culture when Kunqu Opera ‘The Peony Pavilion’ comes to India for…

The XVII Tea Room Bandra – Have Chai in Style
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The XVII Tea Room Bandra – Have Chai in Style

WannabemavenNovember 29, 2014

Editor’s note: This restaurant has shut down at the said location in Bandra I’ve decided to jot down my experiences…

Between Breads, Bandra: Bacon and Archie Comics is Quite a Combination
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Between Breads, Bandra: Bacon and Archie Comics is Quite a Combination

WannabemavenNovember 7, 2014

Note: This Review is skewed towards Bacon! Almost all dishes (except the vegetarian ones) at Between Breads Bandra have Bacon.…

The Last Bungalow of Seven Bungalows Survives
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The Last Bungalow of Seven Bungalows Survives

WannabemavenOctober 4, 2014

Ever wondered why Seven Bungalows is called Seven Bungalows? How did it get its name? Here is some interesting trivia…

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24/28 states 🇮🇳 19 Countries 🌍 Collecting stories from places you've not heard of. Sometimes I write about them.
  • Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
  • Coastal Karnataka is supremely underrated. Karwar, Gokarna, Kumta, Murudeshwar, Malpe, Maravanthe... I can go on and on.

#karnataka #travel #traveller #beach #beachlife #karnatakatourism #indiantravelblogger #travelblog #travelwriter #incredibleindia
  • My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
  • It was an early start to Sunday🌻

• Kheema pav at Hotel Fountain
• (Cheap) sneakers at Nike & Puma factory outlets
• Slow lunch at Smokehouse Deli

#travel #mumbai #travel #mumbaikar #mumbaidiaries #mumbaitravel #traveller #travelblog #indiantravelblogger
  • Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
  • I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
  • Lhasa, Tibet was never on my bucket list but life had other plans. And today it remains one of the remotest corners of the world I've been to💙

#lhasa #tibet #tibetan #lhasalovers #travel #traveller #worldtravel #indiantravelblogger #globetrotter
  • With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
  • Above the bustle of Mussoorie, Landour is a quiet, colonial-era cantonment area where time slows down and every bend smells of pine. It’s a small, walkable town — wonderfully preserved — which also means there are only a handful of places to stay.

And while many properties may say “Landour,” they’re often closer to (or actually in) Mussoorie which is not quite the same vibe.

Here are a few stays that are truly in Landour - perfect for a two-night stay👇
🏡 La Villa Bethany (where we stayed)
🌲 Devdar Woods
🪵 Rokeby Manor
☀️ Light of Landour
🛖 Doma’s Inn

Bookmark this for your next quiet mountain escape.

#landour #travel #uttarakhand #traveller #mussoorie #landourdiaries #uttarakhandtourism
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Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
Just some dogs to brighten up your feed 🐕

#dogs #dogstagram #dogsofinstagram #doglife🐾 #dogphotography #doglovers
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Coastal Karnataka is supremely underrated. Karwar, Gokarna, Kumta, Murudeshwar, Malpe, Maravanthe... I can go on and on. #karnataka #travel #traveller #beach #beachlife #karnatakatourism #indiantravelblogger #travelblog #travelwriter #incredibleindia
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My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
My new story on Parvati Valley is live on Travel + Leisure! It’s a guide for slow travellers looking to backpack through one of Himachal’s most popular valleys. If it’s been on your mind, this is the time to go — clear skies, blooming landscapes and perfect weather. 

#travel #himachal #himachalpradesh #traveller #backpacking #indiantravelblogger #explore #indiantraveller #travelblog #travelwriter
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It was an early start to Sunday🌻 • Kheema pav at Hotel Fountain • (Cheap) sneakers at Nike & Puma factory outlets • Slow lunch at Smokehouse Deli #travel #mumbai #travel #mumbaikar #mumbaidiaries #mumbaitravel #traveller #travelblog #indiantravelblogger
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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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Two states, lots of food and 10 phoneless days later... the May dump is here ☀️

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I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven.

Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful.

In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity.

#travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
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I usually enjoy trying local food when travelling. I respect local tastes and rarely dislike anything. But there was this one time—in recent memory—I made a month-ahead reservation at Casa Botin in Madrid, one of the oldest restaurants in the world, founded in 1725. Back in the day, it was one of Ernest Hemingway’s favourite spots to eat. I went to try their classic cochinillo asado (roast suckling pig) with potatoes, cooked in a 300-year-old wood-fired oven. Honestly, it didn’t work for me. It was bland and underwhelming. The artichoke hearts with ham were okay-ish, but the dish I ended up loving was something else entirely—which wasn’t why I went there. The gambas al ajillo—prawns cooked in sizzling garlic and oil, mopped up with some bread on the side. It was beautiful. In hindsight, I don’t regret going. I’m not disappointed that my expectations weren’t met. Not every meal will be amazing, but every one tells a story. And that’s part of the joy of travel when you show up with curiosity. #travel #Spain #foodie #foodstories #travelwriter #traveller #foodwriter #travelingram #travelblog #madrid #spanishfood
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Lhasa, Tibet was never on my bucket list but life had other plans. And today it remains one of the remotest corners of the world I've been to💙 #lhasa #tibet #tibetan #lhasalovers #travel #traveller #worldtravel #indiantravelblogger #globetrotter
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With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. 

#Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
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With the monsoons just around the corner, my latest for Travel + Leisure India rounds up some of the best places to visit in Maharashtra this season - all under 250 kilometers from Mumbai. #Maharashtra #monsoongetaway #mumbai #monsoon #mumbaimonsoon #travel #roadtrips
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Above the bustle of Mussoorie, Landour is a quiet, colonial-era cantonment area where time slows down and every bend smells of pine. It’s a small, walkable town — wonderfully preserved — which also means there are only a handful of places to stay. And while many properties may say “Landour,” they’re often closer to (or actually in) Mussoorie which is not quite the same vibe. Here are a few stays that are truly in Landour - perfect for a two-night stay👇 🏡 La Villa Bethany (where we stayed) 🌲 Devdar Woods 🪵 Rokeby Manor ☀️ Light of Landour 🛖 Doma’s Inn Bookmark this for your next quiet mountain escape. #landour #travel #uttarakhand #traveller #mussoorie #landourdiaries #uttarakhandtourism
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