TweetMount Abu in Rajasthan may not qualify as a cool hill station for those used to the imposing Himalayas or the diverse Western Ghats, but it merits a place in the honours list nonetheless. Mount Abu may be a little infamous for attracting weekend tourists looking for a drink from nearby Gujarat, the only state where prohibition continues till date. [...]
TweetIf there is one thing to be envied in earlier generations, it is their good fortune to have seen Kashmir at its bountiful best. Over the last quarter of a century, terrorism and global warming – not to forget unplanned growth – have taken a toll on what was described as paradise by the Mughal rulers.
TweetCan you have the best of all the worlds? Possibly, if you go to Shoja, a lesser known gem of the Himalayas in Himachal Pradesh. If you go mid-summer onwards, a red carpet welcome awaits you – the 38 km (24 miles) drive from Aut near Kullu to Shoja will be lined with trees laden with apples till they are [...]
Tweet Click on the image for a larger view The Kunzum Travel Pix is a series of images from our travels – where we illustrate an attraction with a picture and some teaser text. To know more about these, browse around Kunzum.com or contact us at mail@kunzum.com. Happy travels! Something more for you to consider: * Our weekly e-newsletter: Click [...]
TweetOpen publication – Free publishing – More airlines The 4th edition of the Kunzum Travel Mag dated October 2011 is here. As before, it takes a refreshing approach to travel writing, it goes with you in your gadgets, and it’s FREE. Travels will never be same again.
TweetOpen publication – Free publishing – More airlines The second edition of the Kunzum Travel Mag dated August 2011 is here. As before, it takes a refreshing approach to travel writing, it goes with you in your gadgets, and it’s FREE. Travels will never be same again.
Tweet If you are planning a trip to Ladakh, here are a few travel tips you may find useful: * Getting there: For best experience, go by road. The drives are some of the most beautiful on this planet. Many airlines operate regular flights all year round. Weather can play spoilsport anytime of the year, and may disrupt plans.
TweetFew travel experiences on this planet can beat a self drive expedition to Ladakh. If you have not done this already, now is your chance. With Expedition on Wheels, a partner we trust at Club Kunzum. These are the same guys who once drove to Ladakh in a Nano.
TweetLadakh is great to visit any time of the year, and more so when any of its Buddhist festivals are taking place. Each of them are worth attending – from the big ones at Hemis monastery to the lesser known ones. Here is a calendar for the years 2011 – 13 so you can plan trips around these. But do [...]
TweetApples were first grown in India in Thanedar in Himachal Pradesh. And this is the place to go if you want to enjoy the beauty of apple blossoms in spring, or try your hand at apple plucking sometime in August – September. Or you could just bask in the mild summers, or celebrate a white winter here. Club Kunzum recommends [...]
TweetIf you are in Lahaul Spiti in Himachal Pradesh, a night halt is Kaza is unavoidable. Actually, you should be spending a couple of nights here at least but no matter where you are coming from and where you are going, in most cases you have to stay at Kaza.
TweetThank God for Banjara Camps. If they had not ventured into this beautiful part of Kinnaur, tucked away from much of the world, the travel world would not have known of Sangla. Not only did they break fresh ground here by pitching tent, but continue to be the finest place to stay in Sangla despite a host of me-toos trying [...]
TweetOne of the gems of travel in India is Shoja near Kullu in Himachal Pradesh. And the place to stay there is Banjara Camps. We just love going back there again and again. In spring, it is time for flowers. Summers are just perfect at that altitude. The rains are a delight after that. And then it is time to [...]
Tweet The Almond Villa in Srinagar in Kashmir is literally a jewel in the crown.
Tweet The Children Of Bandipur from Kunzum on Vimeo. You can also watch this video on YouTube Did the Pied Piper leave the children in Bandipur (read more here) in Nepal? The ones here seem such a happy lot, playing merrily and not complaining about Sunday being a school day.
Tweet Need to touch and feel snow – not just see. After all I am in the Himalayas. So off to Gulmarg it was. An eventful day – here is why: * Conned by shop renting gumboots for the snow – paid Rs. 75 against official rate of Rs. 45. * At Tangmarg, 12 kms before Gulmarg, I was told [...]
TweetAaarrrrrghh! Its 4:30 am and the alarm is not giving up. If only I had not booked a Shikara for 5:00 am! But get up I had to – after all I am a travel writer out to cover the daily vegetable market in the Dal Lake. But once in the boat, was I glad for it.
Tweet Click on any image for a larger view The day was dedicated to exploring historical Srinagar – or at least as much as I could cover in a day. What will it take for the city to take a pause from impressing me? Show-off city!
Tweet [View many more images on Facebook even if you are not a member] Want to see tulips? Here are two possible options: 1. Keukenhof Flower Gardens near Amsterdam in Holland: Over 7 million bulbs planted, best viewed for two spring months starting end-May. 2. Tulip Garden in Srinagar: Smaller by comparison, best viewed for 2 weeks starting end-March. With [...]
Tweet If I ‘discovered’ the ancient temples at Kiramchi, it was only because I was told they exist. Not that anyone – including the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) – knows much about these. For anyone with even a passing interest in ancient structures, this site is a must-see. They are a work of art. And hats off to ASI [...]
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