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Best places to celebrate Onam festival in Kerala
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Best places to celebrate Onam festival in Kerala

WannabemavenAugust 3, 2024August 19, 2024

My first introduction to Onam is a tale from overseas while studying in Britain. It was a cultural gathering at…

Lumba Rakhi for Bhabhi – A Marwari Tradition
RajasthanTravel

Lumba Rakhi for Bhabhi – A Marwari Tradition

WannabemavenAugust 1, 2024August 4, 2024

I was in office the following day after Raksha Bandhan when I noticed one of my female co-workers had multiple…

Aurangabad Itinerary for 3 Days – Weekend trip from Mumbai
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Aurangabad Itinerary for 3 Days – Weekend trip from Mumbai

WannabemavenFebruary 25, 2024August 19, 2024

It was an extended weekend during Holi and I quickly planned an Aurangabad trip. Aurangabad is great for history lovers.…

Goa San Joao festival – A Tradition to Jump into Wells and Lakes
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Goa San Joao festival – A Tradition to Jump into Wells and Lakes

WannabemavenJune 11, 2023September 16, 2023

I visited Goa thrice last year. This year, I visited Goa twice in a month. I keep getting asked ‘Why…

5 exciting reasons to travel to Thailand from India
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5 exciting reasons to travel to Thailand from India

WannabemavenMay 27, 2023September 16, 2023

Thailand Tourism has done exceedingly well to promote itself as a tourist destination. It has created a space in the…

Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan
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Indore food guide: What to eat in Sarafa Bazar and Chappan Dukan

WannabemavenMarch 2, 2023August 19, 2024

A night before flying down, I sat with a colleague who hails from Indore and made a comprehensive Indore food…

Temple of the Thunder: Royal Enfield Temple in Rajasthan
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Temple of the Thunder: Royal Enfield Temple in Rajasthan

WannabemavenFebruary 26, 2023September 16, 2023

As much of a motorcycle enthusiast I might be, I never imagined that there would be a Royal Enfield Temple…

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

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…

9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival
GoaTravel

9 reasons why you must visit the Goa Carnival

WannabemavenFebruary 19, 2022January 30, 2024

Have you ever visited Goa during the Carnival? Trust me! There’s no other place you’d rather be. The annual 4…

Chittorgarh Jauhar Sthal – When Rajput women chose death before ‘dishonour’
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Chittorgarh Jauhar Sthal – When Rajput women chose death before ‘dishonour’

WannabemavenFebruary 6, 2022July 16, 2023

One morning in January 2016, a friend and I were touring Chittorgarh Fort. We saw the Meera Bai temple, Rana…

The history of the unfinished Bhojpur temple Bhopal
Madhya PradeshTravel

The history of the unfinished Bhojpur temple Bhopal

WannabemavenFebruary 3, 2022July 12, 2023

The otherwise nondescript town of Bhojpur in Madhya Pradesh is famous for the Bhojeshwar temple (or Bhojpur temple, Bhopal) built…

Miraculous Cross, Anjuna – I found another Miraculous Cross in Goa
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Miraculous Cross, Anjuna – I found another Miraculous Cross in Goa

WannabemavenAugust 14, 2020

As a place of my ancestral roots, I have visited Goa more times than I can count. The beaches are…

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British colonizers in India that changed the course of India’s history

WannabemavenAugust 9, 2020April 22, 2021

It’s intriguing, even whimsical, to imagine what India would have looked like had the British not ruled us. But the…

MeghalayaTravel

First impressions of Meghalaya

WannabemavenJune 4, 2018

So North East finally happened! My travel map got some pins in this region. We landed in Meghalaya – the…

Six amazing travel activities for families in India
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Six amazing travel activities for families in India

WannabemavenSeptember 24, 2017

India is a vibrant and diverse country, although it doesn’t always get the recognition it deserves as a family-friendly destination.…

Who is Devi Ahilyabai and what is the history of Maheshwar town?
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Who is Devi Ahilyabai and what is the history of Maheshwar town?

WannabemavenAugust 11, 2017

When I landed at the Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar airport in Indore, I was curious to know who is Devi…

Memories of Chennai
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Memories of Chennai

WannabemavenJune 20, 2017

Not many think of Chennai as a city that has lots to offer to a traveller. The capital of Tamil…

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…

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24/28 states 🇮🇳 19 Countries 🌍 Collecting stories from places you've not heard of. Sometimes I write about them.
  • 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
  • Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
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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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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 ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
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 ☀️

#May #travel #travelblog #traveller #indiantraveller #indiantravelblogger
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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Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course.

Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes.

Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay.

Swipe to see what made its way back home with me.

#landour #uttarakhand 

[Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
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Did I go to Landour for the views and the weather? Of course. Did I come back with a box of madeleines, luxury bath soaps, and a fridge magnet stash built on tradition (and guilt gifting)? Also, yes. Landour isn’t exactly a shopping destination, but somehow, I ended up with a bunch of little things that feel like big memories — a postcard I’m planning to frame, peanut butter I’m eating straight from the jar, and those fancy Himalayan face creams I stole from my homestay. Swipe to see what made its way back home with me. #landour #uttarakhand [Things to do in Landour, Mussoorie, Landour travel guide, Uttarakhand places to visit]
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