Meghalaya, one of the seven sisters of the East, is one of the most scenic states in India. Mawsynram and Sohra( erstwhile Cherrapunji) in Meghalaya are among the wettest places on the planet, receiving over 11,000mm of rain annually. It
Guwahati, the gateway to Assam
The largest city in North East India Assam is famous for Kamakhya Temple and for being located on the banks of the massive Brahmaputra river. Both are a must visit, beyond which there are parks, museums, Zoo, temples and the
Kaziranga National Park
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