By Nivi Shrivastava If you thought Madhya Pradesh was all about dense forest covers and elusive wildlife think again. Beyond the popular tourist circuits and wildlife adventures of MP, there lies an offbeat trail that flows through the banks of the holy river Narmada and takes you to the unseen, unexplored islands in the State….
By Nivi Shrivastava One of the most underrated touristy destinations in India is the vivacious Odisha – with its crystal clear coastline, temples and monasteries, indigenous art and tribes, ancient relics and scrumptious cuisine, the State offers some amazing adventures for travellers. A holiday in Goa is passé; experience the unexplored beaches of Konark, Odisha…
Switzerland’s charming festive Christmas markets are loved across the world with people making plans months in advance to travel to the country in December just to hop from one Christmas market to another. The beautifully decked-up stalls in these vibrant markets glittering with fairy lights, sell everything from baked goodies and local delicacies, crafts, Christmas…
By Nivi Shrivastava There’s nothing more blissful than a dip in the glittering turquoise-teal waters of the Indian Ocean as the toasty Maldivian sun shines on you, leaving a soft holiday tan that you carry back home as a souvenir from island life. Popular as the playground for the “rich and famous,” the Maldivian archipelago…
By Nivi Shrivastava If you are looking for an easy-breezy winter destination in the hills of Kumaon, Uttarakhand, head to an offbeat hill station Bhimtal for a serene experience. Less than an hour (22 km) from the famous town of Nainital, the lesser-known town of Bhimtal is part of the lake trail that takes you…
By Nivi Shrivastava In the post-covid era, the revival of the ancient grains as superfoods has taken us back to the granny’s kitchen, and the route to the revival of these old recipes is full of interesting pit stops. The not-so-mainstream homemade dishes from Uttarakhand’s Kumaon and Gharwal region are the latest obsession for vegan-friendly,…
By Nivi Shrivastava While one may associate Switzerland with majestic snow-covered Alps, crystal clear lakes and endless green pastures, there are plenty of things in this country that makes it an “ideal” tourist location. If you look beyond Bollywood’s favourite honeymoon destinations in Switzerland, you’ll be surprised to discover some awesome small offbeat locations that will leave you…
By Nivi Shrivastava Around 100 km away from Madhya Pradesh’s present-day commercial capital Indore is the well-preserved mediaeval city of Mandu (aka Mandav) in the Dhar district. The city of joy, as it was once called, is a delight for history and architecture enthusiasts who often flock to the ruins for research and study. There are 61…
As a child, I always wondered that why would they say Rome was not built in a day! Three days in Rome and I perfectly understood why there’s no other city in the world that would befit this saying. Much has been said and written about this ancient city that saw the rise and fall of…
By Nivi Shrivastava For most parts of the world this time of the year peak of summer, but in the République de Maurice (aka the Republic of Mauritius) from April to June is when the winter sets in with a perfect chill in the air. To escape the Indian summer and soak in the island breeze…