The Peruvian Amazon-Experiencing Nature at Close Quarters
We were reminded of the Guns N Roses hit song ‘Welcome to the Jungle’ as we checked out of our hotel in Peru’s historical town of Cuzco where we had stayed acclimatized to its thin air at 11000 feet and
To the Manor born – The Dev Shree Deogarh, Rajasthan
The phrase “to the manner born” is from Shakespeare’s Hamlet “Though I am a native here and to the manner born it is a custom more honoured in the breach than the observance.My wife & I had a long standing invitation
INCREDIBLE HAMPI- IF ONLY THE STONES, BOULDERS & WALLS COULD SPEAK.
UNESCO describes Hampi as an austere, grandiose site that includes temples, shrines, Forts, Royal & sacred edifices. This amazing, incredulous, wealthy kingdom showcases a little over 1600 surviving remains and in its heyday was the capital of the mighty Vijayanagar
In Leopard country – Sujan’s Jawai Leopard camp
A world without leopards, who would want to live in it? Diana VreelandWhen the owners of the Sujan leopard camp decided to set up this gem in the wilderness in Rajasthan they combined intimacy and privacy with a blend of
ASSAM – THE GATEWAY TO INDIA’S NORTHEAST
Look deep into nature and then you will understand everything better-Albert EinsteinAs my daughter & I made our way on National highway 40 from Shillong to the Nameri national park, the 280 kms/166 miles drive seemed very comfortable thanks to
Meghalaya – In the abode of the clouds
A two hour flight from Delhi got my daughter and I to Guwahati, the gateway city to India’s North East. We headed to Cherrapunji & Sohra the two wettest spots on earth located in picturesque Meghalaya where the Garo, Khasi &
IN THE BANDHAVGARH WILDERNESS
Jim Corbett- Tigers except when wounded or when man eaters are on the whole very good tempered….occasionally a tiger will object to too close an approach to its cubs or to a kill that it is guarding. The objection invariably
ALIBAUG & KASHID – THE “HAMPTONS OF MUMBAI“
The band drifters were spot on with their hit song “under the board walk”. The song lures city dwellers to opt for freedom, liberty and to spend precious moments by the sea or near it.Many moons ago Alibaug and the
The Kaudia Estate, Kanatal, Uttarkhand – Where time stands still
When our friends Kavita & Nitin Atroley invited us to spend a weekend with them at Kaudia estate which they and their friends have painstakingly built we were thrilled as apart from the ocean, the mountains have also offered us
A DESTINATION WEDDING – SAYING “I DO” ON THE BEACH AT TAJ BEKAL, NORTH KERALA
When Kerala coined the slogan “God’s own country” in the mid 90s it crafted an idea whose time had come and nature’s generosity was soon tapped to create an exponential potential of attracting sun and vacation seekers and she soon
Aman-i-Khas – Ranthambore National Park
Our forests offer much more than just beautiful landscapes and wildlife. Each one has a different story to tell-Raveena Tandon- Actor The Ranthambore national park, named after the historic 10th century Ranthambore Fort which lies within the park is one of
Aman Bagh – In the wilderness and beyond luxury
The Aman group of hotels & resorts needs no introduction – when Adrian Zecha opened Aman Puri in Phuket its success led him to believe of the viability of running minimalist boutique resorts in remote and natural settings. Since then
On the road again… Dungarpur & Udaipur … 5 nights and 6 days
The long lockdown was into its 6th month and my 60th was fast approaching in the midst of the pandemic and with restrictions in play for large gatherings I was reminded of Willie Nelson’s epic song “On the road again”
In the shadow of the Himalayas – 9 Furlongs Lodge – Binsar, Uttarkhand
The Earth has music for those who listen- William Shakespeare The Hills are alive…. - when Julie Andrews sang this song in the movie “The Sound of Music” she was obviously referring to the Austrian Alps. I sang it whilst packing
A PERFECT GETAWAY – THE BLACK BUCK LODGE, GUJARAT
A long weekend appears on the horizon and where does one go specially in pandemic times? How about a destination which includes a sensuous cocktail of romance, adventure, luxury, delectable Kathaiwadi cuisine, safaris amidst the grasslands where endangered Black bucks,
Where Eagles Dare, Cabo Serai resort, Goa
Goa, the splendid! There are not too many states in India that rival Goa for the options on offer and the new kid on the block perched at a height of 100 feet on a remote hill over looking the