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Ice cold in Mumbai...!

2011-07-20T18:30:00.000+05:30

If you can't head to the mountain regions to see ice, well, the ice can come to you....! World over ice sculpturing is a stunning art. Ice bars are a rage as well. If you want to enjoy a icy cold environment and have a drink too, head to 21 Fahrenheit at Oshiwara, Andheri (W) , near Mega Mall. The bar is barely enough to hold a group of 15 comfortably. Wednesday is free ladies entry post 8:

What the travel blogs write about most....?

2011-07-17T23:30:00.000+05:30

I have read more travel blog entries than I could ever imagine writing. It's alot. Having said that (^) let me take you through some of my observations of what is being blogged about at these travel blogs. The pointers mentioned here are chosen due to their frequent appearance on travel blogs, more like must have travel entries... About page - there is the about the blogger (usual blah) and

Things we missed out in Kutch/ Bhuj

2011-07-12T11:20:00.000+05:30

Having visited Kutch in our (then) Brand New Tata Indigo, I fell in love with this region, the sights, sounds, food and the colours that light up the multitude of barren-ness. As I reminisce about the trip, there definitely are certain things/ experiences we missed out in Kutch/ Bhuj.Someday I shall get those experiences and correct the mistakes :) Click enough pictures of the people and their

Burj

2011-06-06T00:41:00.000+05:30

The Magnificent Burj. Hide, you can't! I took the tour or Burj in january 2011 just a month after this spectacle opened for public. The sheer height, the story behind the building, the superfast lift...its a rush. A must visit!

Sudha Car Museum

2011-05-07T23:45:00.001+05:30

More alive than the inspiration itself, the plethora of cars on display would bring out the child in each one of us. Operating out of a humble garage cum warehouse in old hyderabad, this wonderous museum is a favourite among the hyderabad city tour buses. A mere 10 mins from the famed zoo, yet when we asked localities for the direction to this museum, most were clueless. Such is the circle of

Mowgli Land - Pench Tiger Reserve - the Afternoon Safari

2010-12-08T20:30:00.001+05:30

AFTERNOON SAFARI Details and bookings After settling down in the resort, a hearty lunch and a refreshing nap, our jeep driver Chandan picked us up from the resort for our pre-booked afternoon Safari. Safaris begin at 4:00 pm however it is better to report to the main gate a good half and hour before as there is some paperwork apanning three queues which needs to be done. The time for

Mowgli Land - Pench Tiger Reserve - Getting there & our Stay

2010-12-08T19:31:00.003+05:30

May 2010 Day 1: Mumbai to Nagpur I had a first sample of wild life experience and corporate-style travel at Pench, Madhya Pradesh. I left on a jet plane from Mumbai to Nagpur, got a car to pick me up at the airport and drop me off at a lovely Guest House. From there we had a full evening to sample the charm of Nagpur and the food at Haldirams was the highlight of the day. Day 2: Nagpur to Pench

Kondana Caves

2010-07-04T12:00:00.002+05:30

The idea to go for a trek was a welcome change. I was bored of hanging out in the city and doing the usual movie, lunch or dinner routine with friends. I have no idea how we zeroed in on Kondana Caves. Perhaps it was while I was randomly looking for places to rappel and came across an ad for rappelling down the water falls at Buddhist Caves. I'm glad I did :) We boarded a Karjat bound local train

Wat - a - Board 3

2010-07-04T01:50:00.001+05:30

My cousins came across this board at a shop somewhere in Dharamshala.The beauty about this one being that either the shop was owned by Santa Claus, hence the uncertain leave of absence from 25th December, or the pure laziness of the actual owner to put the doors up and invite the customers :)

Harne-Murud - what to do, see, eat and more.

2010-03-24T16:12:00.005+05:30

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A review: Lonely Planet Magazine, India Edition

2010-03-02T23:02:00.003+05:30

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Harne- Murud - our stay at "Silver Sand, beach resort"

2010-03-02T17:27:00.002+05:30

Silver Sand Beach Resort is the second most popular staying option in Murud after Kamath residency which has a tie-up with MTDC. Having stayed once at Kamath, my cousins booked a four-seater room at Silver sand Beach Resort which was closer to our kul-devat apart from having a nice beach access!!The choice was win-win as we discovered later. The rooms at Silver Sand are built around in a

Harne-Murud - the drive.....

2010-03-02T17:00:00.002+05:30

11 March 2009 A dry fruit packs all the goodness in the-sometimes misleading-pint size, just like a good trip that packs all the adventures in 2 days! Our brush with religions, spirituality, tranquility, adventure and discovery was the perfect break from the crazy Mumbai pace! We originally belong to the Konkan (west coast stretching from Mumbai all the way up to Goa!). Our family is not

New Things!

2010-02-18T23:06:00.002+05:30

1. Notice the new look? Well, it was long overdue. I was sick and tired of looking for templates and requesting people politely (and sometimes not so politely ) to design one for me. Then I took it upon myself, edited a stunning photo taken by Pranay (my brother), added some text, changed the blog colours and Voila! :D 2. Apart from that I decided to get a little more open with my readers and

Gold Souk : All that glitters is GOLD

2010-02-15T10:55:00.002+05:30

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DUBAI DIARY - Fly away

2010-01-24T14:57:00.001+05:30

Fly away : From UN-eventful to Eventful! Yes, airports intimidate me. Hence the deep love for the Indian Rail system with all its good, bad and the downright ugly. However when we finally booked our flight for Dubai, the fear of airport was culminated with the whole complex immigration process and a wish to request for a under-water train tunnel from Mumbai to Dubai. The check-in, the

Wat-a-board! - 2

2009-01-27T15:28:00.005+05:30

I went to Dahanu with my collge friends. While walking parallel to the coastline and getting a glimpse into the Dahanu life, I came accross this board. Beauty and looking beautiful certainly knows no distance! This beauty parlour was located right beside the fish and chicken stall.

Meeting Indian Ocean at Marine Drive !!

2008-12-15T14:47:00.002+05:30

(In the photo: View of the fathomless Ocean from Free Press Bulding at Nariman Point) I love beaches and sea shores for several reasons. I can completely identify with the moods of the ocean, the certain calm, the violent outbursts, the storming, the ebb and fall of waves and the whiff that emnates from it. I love everything about it. My mom tells me that when I was a kid, growing up as a

NARARA ISLANDS – a living museum

2008-12-11T15:10:00.003+05:30

The fog hangs low, the salty breeze whispers secrets – the waves carry them to miles on end. The veil is lifted as the first sunrays reveal the unspoilt beauty. The sun, sand and the waves invite you to discover treasures that the living museum of Narara holds. Islands accessible by Road. Located west of Jamnagar, Gujarat, Narara Islands are one of the 45 protected islands that collectively form

AU 001 - Outdshoorn, S. Africa (Ride ostrich, dive with crocs....etc)

2008-11-06T11:52:00.001+05:30

What are we doing weorking our ass off!! If I had a choice I'd leave the work, the studies and head out on an adventure! AU i.e. Adventure Unlimited will talk about the places I stumbled upon on the internet that offererd unlimited scope for adventure! ----------------------- This post talks about 'OUDTSHOORN', South Africa. It is a heaven for adventure and wildlife enthusiats! See you there .

Wat-a-board!

2008-09-08T16:28:00.001+05:30

Ok. I've been too lazy to update this blog despite the recent trip to Chennai. So here's a warding-off-the-guilt-post. Check out this sign-board that I saw in Madras Crocodile Bank, ECR, Tamil Nadu. I LOLed at the sight of the board!

Dream Itinerary - Ladakh

2008-07-30T15:53:00.001+05:30

DREAM ITINERARY is just what the name reflects. It is a destination itinerary that I dream to visit and is born out of backgrowund research that I carry out on the dream destination. I do not know if this will be a regular feature on my blog, but even if it is not, I have no doubt that my dreams of traveling will and are rather regular. -----------------------------------------------------------

SKIING EXTRAVAGANZA - Day 3 - 'White arrival'

2008-06-05T13:47:00.001+05:30

Day 3 – “White arrival” (26th January 2006, Thursday) On the morning of India’s Republic day we woke up to the sights of icy trees and frozen crops – we were nearing Kullu. The views opened our eyes completely, sucking out each ounce of sleep. The curving road was lined on one side with tall coniferous trees, each sprinkled with a unique pattern of snow. The other side dropped into the valley

SKIING EXTRAVAGANZA - Day 2 - 'Old memories and New!'

2008-06-05T13:41:00.002+05:30

Day 2 – “Old memories and New!” (25th January 2006, Wednesday) Rajdhani caused us a minor discomfort by reaching 45 minutes late. But we can’t blame the railway authorities, for they were simply sticking to Indian Standard Time! Reaching Delhi I couldn’t contain my excitement. We got a royal pick-up courtesy Sukul uncle’s car. We dropped dad off at Naval Head Quarters. I got off at SP Marg and

KUTCH - Day 4 (continued...) & Day 5 (the return)

2008-05-30T10:49:00.001+05:30

(.....continued) Day 4 13 November, 2007 Tuesday Route: Bhuj (sight-seeing) – Siv paras-Koday-Mandvi-Bhuj A unqiue Thali Meal The book written by Aina Mahal curator recommended Hotel Annapurna for savoring Kutchi food. This Hotel Annapurna is on the main road near the bus station. The hotel has been running for years. The look and ambience is very run down. The crowd isn't too good either.