Spread over 430 sq. kms across the Brahmaputra plains, Kaziranga is home to the world’s largest population of Indian one horned Rhinocerous. Elephant grass meadows, swampy lagoons and dense forest make up Kaziranga National Park. Besides 2200+ Rhinos, the Park houses tigers, elephants, deer,

Bandipur/Nagarahole National Parks
If I were to name my favourites spots for short breaks, Bandipur and Nagarahole National Parks will rank very high in the list. Driving from Bengaluru on a reasonably good state highway with a variety of restaurants, chance to do

Ooty and Coonoor, twin getaways from Bengaluru
Ooty and Coonoor are located ~20kms apart in the state of Tamil Nadu, less than an hour by road. To reach Coonoor from Bengaluru, one has to pass by Ooty, though there is an alternate circuitous route. Ooty is located

Ladakh in winter
Ladakh is the highest altitude plateau region in India, often called the cold desert for its minimal annual rainfall and cold weather. Ladakh incorporates parts of Himalaya and Karakoram mountain ranges and the upper Indus river valley. The southern extension of

Ladakh in Winter – travel pointers
Leh reachable only by air in winter The only two ways to travel to Leh are by air and by road. The two main highways to Ladakh-the Manali-Leh highway and the Srinagar-Leh highway are closed during winter. Hence travelling by