National Highway – 66 connects Kanyakumari to Panvel, near Mumbai. It is more popularly known as Kochi-Panvel Highway possibly because its earlier avatar NH-17 started from Kochi to Panvel. With construction of new roads and bridges, NH-66 largely runs close
Dudhsagar Falls
Made famous by the hindi movie Chennai Express, Dudhsagar Falls is located on the border between Karnataka and Goa. Falling from a height of over 1000 ft., Dudhsagar Falls is among the tallest waterfalls in India. Apart from the height,
Monsoon Getaway-Chikmagalur
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
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.
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