A vast expanse of salty marsh, the Great Rann of Kutch in the state of Gujarat is a unique creation of nature. Also called the White Desert, this vast white landscape is stunning in its simplicity and counts among the

Cordelia cruises
My first sea cruise experience was way back in December 1999 aboard Superstar Virgo from Singapore to Port Klang and back. A very popular choice during that time, it was a fantastic experience in more ways than one and over

Statue of Unity, Gujarat, India
The world’s tallest statue, the Statue of Unity, is a tribute to Sardar Vallabhai Patel, Independent India’s first home and deputy prime minister. Located on the banks of river Narmada near Kevadia in Gujarat, this imposing structure reaches a height

One day in Mandu
Mandu or Mandav is an ancient fort city made famous by Baz Bahadur and Rani Roopmati. It was once surrounded by stone walls with Darwazas(gateways) providing entry and exit. Today the walls have mostly disappeared but couple of Darwazas still

Ujjain Jyotirlinga
Located on the banks of river Shipra(or Kshipra), Ujjain is an ancient city and believed to be 5000 years old. Over the years, it has been known by several names. There are several temples in Ujjain but without doubt, the