10 things To Do in Pushkar – Best Weekend Itinerary

Pushkar is a little holy town tucked away in the sandy bylanes of eastern Rajasthan, nestled amidst the Aravalli mountain range and symbolized by the eponymous Pushkar lake at its heart centre. While Pushkar is considered one of the holiest towns in India with multiple ancient temples with a huge religious significance for Hindus, it’s also a hub for modern day spirituality, yoga, and rightfully finds its place on the hippie trail. Just four hours by road from Jaipur, Pushkar makes a great weekend trip for those who live in…

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7-Day Indonesia (Java) Itinerary: Volcanos, Sulphur Mines And Rainbow Villages

Indonesia Trip - Java Leg

In part 1 of this trip, I focussed on my first 3 days in Indonesia across Bali including Nusa Penida and Ubud. In this part, I’m going to cover the Java leg of the trip. I took a ferry from Bali to Banyawungi – the southmost point/town in Java which you enter from Bali. It’s the starting point to Ijen crater. I got here by around 3 pm and just napped in my hostel until it was time to leave for the trek. Midnight Trek to Ijen Sulphur Mines At…

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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…

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5 Day Itinerary For Manali, Kheer Ganga And Kasol

Kheer Ganga peak parvati valley India

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,…

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How To Travel With Your Dogs By Train In India: A Detailed Guide

travel with dogs in train in India

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…

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