Tag: India Hippie Trail

Coffee, Caves And Cool Climes: A Weekend Trip To Araku Valley

Monica

Chances are, you haven’t heard of Araku Valley. Tucked away on the eastern edge of the state of Andhra Pradesh, is this little quaint hill station (elevated about 900 mts ~) in the Vishakhapatnam (Vizag) district, famous for its coffee plantations and home to a large number of South Indian Tribals. Long before the famous Araku cafe chains came about in Bangalore, we made a trip to the OG Araku (in 2014) and actually sat in a legit Araku Cafe 🙂 Scenic train ride from Vizag to Araku With a…

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10 things To Do in Pushkar – Best Weekend Itinerary

Monica

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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25 Best Cafes In Rishikesh For Food, Ambience And Working (With photos and menu) Updated for 2025

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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

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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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