Chikmagalur’s location on the foothills of Western Ghats, the tropical rain forests, coffee estates and the generally pleasant climate makes it a very good tourist destination for short stays. In terms of elevation and average temperatures, Chikmagalur is not very

Tips to optimize international travel costs
First and foremost, let me clarify this post is not about vacationing at the minimum possible cost. While we all want that dream vacation without spending a fortune, my experience is that one needs to pay for convenience. As a

Sundarban Tiger Reserve
Located at the mouth of rivers Ganga and Brahmaputra, Sundarban Biosphere Reserve, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, contains the world’s largest mangrove forest. Covering an area of ~10k sq. kms, about 40% is located in India, with the rest in Bangladesh.

Rambagh Palace Hotel, Jaipur
Rambagh palace was originally built in 1835 and has undergone modifications over the years, with the total area declining to 47 acres now. But that is still huge for a hotel. It was the residence of Maharaja Sawai Man Singh

Hot air ballooning in Jaipur
Jaipur happens to among the handful of places in India where hot air ballooning is offered. Having experienced ballooning in New Zealand, I was keen to give it a try in India. The pictures of balloon flying over the Jaipur