Dawki: A river paradise
I was a little undecided between going to Dawki or making a long trip to Tura. And my Airbnb host...
Inside the sacred forests of Mawphlang
In every turn in Meghalaya nature has a story to tell. Amongst the brooding mountains and the fiery skies, living root bridges, and natural...
The monoliths and old tales of sacrifices from Nartiang
A magical waterfall straight out of Kipling’s pages – that’s how my friend Brad described Krangshuri falls. His words were enough to...
Magical sunrise and a feast at Denzong Regency
The worst part of Sikkim is the tiring journey from Bagdogra airport to Gangtok. And while all...
The pristine Pelling
Trust me, in Sikkim, you desire nothing more than clear views of the Kanchenjunga range. From the time one arrives in Gangtok, one can feel...
The magical ride to Yumthang valley
I could not visit the Yumthang valley when I came to Sikkim six years back. That thought lingered somewhere, and that wish to be here in a...
Sikkim secrets: Learning to slow down in Kewzing
I took a detour off the main road and followed a narrow, slippery trail that cuts through a forest...
The indescribable: Lake Loktak
Never before had escapade to the countryside been so quixotic than one to countryside of Manipur. The vibrant images of blue-green hills,...
Mawlynnong: Gods own garden
Welcome to Mawlynnong or ‘God’s own garden’ reads a simple metal board on the edge of a curve as we drive through serpentine...
Iced in April: North Sikkim
A valley of stark landscapes with snowy peaks touching the sky, gurgling rivers dotting the...
