Channagiri fort, Shivamogga
Whenever I went through the town of Channagiri, the fort on top of the hill always caught my attention. I always wanted to visit it, but each time there was a reason to skip it. This time, on our way … Continued
Namdhapa National Park, Arunachal Pradesh
Namdhapa National Park, situated in the northeastern state of Arunachal Pradesh, stands as the easternmost forest in India. As the fourth largest national park in the country, following Hemis, Desert, and Gangotri National Parks, Namdhapa boasts an unparalleled density of … Continued
Champaka Sarasi
Champaka Sarasi is a captivating ancient water tank near the town of Anandapura in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka. This offbeat gem, relatively unknown until recent times, has started gaining significant attention. Despite passing through Anandapura countless times on my … Continued
Luxembourg travel
Luxembourg is a small but rich country in Europe. It is easy to miss in the maps but make its presence felt with its high per capita GDP. It is 53 times higher than India. We may be the 4th … Continued
Travel to Almaty, Kazakhstan
Almaty is a major city in Kazakhstan and the main entry point if you are flying into that country. During our recent Central Asian trip, we spent two days in Almaty. This post is about our experience in this beautiful … Continued
Guide to the Pamir Highway trip
Pamir Highway is an ultimate testament to road travel. It has a lot of things to offer for an adventure traveller. You travel next to Afghanistan for 750 km, separated by a river. China is just a fence away! You … Continued
Uzbekistan tourist visa for Indians
Uzbekistan has a simple e-visa policy for Indians. With minimal documentation, you can get a visa in 3 days. Click here for more information on my Central Asian trip. The website to apply for e-visa is https://e-visa.gov.uz/main Keep the following documents … Continued
Trip to Central Asia – 4 countries, 16 days and 3600+ km
The Pamir highway trip was on my radar for a long time. This epic “silk route” winds through some of the world’s most rugged and remote terrain. My friend Subbu was also interested, and he suggested why not we cover … Continued
Exploring the Charm of Split, Croatia: A 5-Day Adventure
Introduction: Captivating Split Do a simple Google search on Croatia and see the images. It unveils a mesmerizing tapestry of picturesque landscapes. These images left me captivated – catalyst to add Croatia to our recent Central Europe and Balkans trip. … Continued