A holistic 3-7 day itinerary for the holy town, focussing on its well-known as well as lesser known experiences
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Author: Monica
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25 Best Cafes In Rishikesh For Food, Ambience And Working (With photos and menu) Updated for 2025
Rishikesh, the holy town located in the foothills of the Himalayas in India, doesn’t only have the highest number of yoga schools in the world, but also a myriad of cafes that by themselves are an important factor in experiencing Rishikesh in a more fulfilling way. I’ve spent months living in Rishikesh as a digital nomad after my TTC and obviously it’s meant a lot of time spent at cafes, whether just to take in the views, meet friends or get some work done with a cup of coffee. And…
Read MoreHow To Plan A Trip To Valley Of Flowers And Hemkund Sahib Uttarakhand
There’s only a 3-month window (May-July) to do the once-in-a-lifetime trip: All you need to know
Read MoreTop 10 Natural Indian Textiles And Textile Art Forms, How To Use Them And Where to Buy them
On India’s 77th Independence Day, in typical Google fashion, the tech giant dedicated a textile themed Doodle to mark the occasion. The vast range of fabrics and textiles in India is a beautiful and fitting reflection of the colours, arts, and diversity of the country itself. Created by a local artist Namrata Kumar, the doodle features 8 textiles of India from across the country. I personally resonated with the Doodle as someone who’s obsessed with Indian fabrics. People call it my boho phase, but as far back as I can…
Read MoreLife After Losing My Lifelines
Yesterday, I finally watched 777Charlie, after the news that it won a National Award for the best Kannada movie of the year did the rounds. Much as it was a beautiful movie, in me it opened floodgates of emotions and tears I’d probably been bottling up for months. Losing a dog is one of the most painful experiences one goes through, and the last 15 minutes of the movie had me reliving the ends of both of my dogs whom I lost within the last ten months. I realized I…
Read MoreHow To DIY A Mosaic Table From Broken Ceramic Cups
Create a stunning and cheap mosaic table from broken mugs and/or ceramic bits using this easy tutorial
Read More5 Day Itinerary For Manali, Kheer Ganga And Kasol
Far away from the home base Bangalore, having been squatting in the lap of the Himalayas in Rishikesh for weeks now and with the mercury soaring, I decided to do what everyone else in the region in this weather does. Head off to the mountains, get a breather, and perhaps explore living there long term. So I decided to explore the famous Kasol region. I chose to consciously go on weekday and return before the weekend-ish hoping from a respite from the onslaught of weekend tourists. But here’s the thing,…
Read MoreHow To Travel With Your Dogs By Train In India: A Detailed Guide
I have traveled with my two dogs by train from Bangalore to New Delhi and then from Rishikesh to Jaipur so I’m writing this detailed guide on the process involved in traveling by train with dogs in India, both using the First AC and the luggage carrier option. Thanks to social media and the growing popularity of the pets-being-family sentiment, we pet-parents now can be relieved that we can travel across the country with our dogs. And the best and the most economical way to travel with your pets is…
Read MoreTop 20 Things To Do In Hyderabad As Told By A Local
Hyderabad is the perfect symbol of modernity interspersed with history and heritage. While not a conventional choice for travelers, Hyderabad manages to surprise almost everyone and is probably one of the best hidden treasures in the country.
Read More23 Ways I Lead An Ecofriendly, Minimal-Waste And Plastic-free Lifestyle Every Day And You Can Too
Long before sustainability and eco warriors were a (necessary) buzzword they’ve become today, things like overconsumption, plastic and single-use items troubled me. I didn’t even know what it was, but I’d be uncomfortable eating chips, not because of the chips being unhealthy per se but seeing all the plastic go into the trash seconds after. Today that discomfort has become a legit obsession and for the life of me, (or the planet) I cannot in good conscience contribute further to the rapid degeneration of the environment and I know there’s…
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