Travel accounts from my trips, including routes, places I visited and stays, with practical details supported by the experience described in each article.
A first-hand review of a 2-night workation stay at Citadines Paras Square in Sector 59, Gurgaon: the room, the in-room kitchen, the 14th-floor reception, the not-yet-open pool, and the breakfast buffet.
I left Delhi NCR at around 5:30 in the morning because I wanted to get onto the highway before the traffic built up. The early start worked until Haridwar. After that, the trip changed completely. The short stretch from Haridwar to Rishikesh took me roughly three hours, and by the time I reached my stay,…
Our early-morning Tungnath trek from Chopta: parking, the stone trail, temple darshan, crowds, food stops and what we did not cover on the Chandrashila route.
I reached Mana by car with two friends and stopped under the large Border Roads Organisation sign that called it the “Last Indian Village.” The green slopes, grey rock and cold mountain air made the border-road setting feel immediate. A slogan has since promoted Mana as India’s “first village,” but neither phrase tells you what…
Our Moon Rock Cafe & Stay visit near Chopta before the Tungnath trek: a three-person room, valley balcony, cafe, parking and what heavy rain exposed.
We paid ₹2,200 for a three-person room near Madhyamaheshwar Temple and ₹200 each for dinner. Here is what the room, bathroom, food and other stay options were actually like.
Our first-hand Madmaheshwar trek from the Ransi roadhead: the downhill trail to Gaundhar, the climb after Bantoli, food and stay stops, and a night by Madhyamaheshwar Temple.
Our stay at the Madhyamaheshwar trek roadhead beyond Ransi: a simple room at Hotel Mountain View, food, roadside parking and the choice of where to begin walking.
Our first-hand Kartik Swami Temple trek from Kanakchauri: rain, a forest path, final steps, clouded mountain views, darshan and breakfast after the walk.
We reached Kanakchauri after the drive from Gurgaon and stayed near the Kartik Swami trek entrance. Here is what our ₹1,800 room, village food, parking and the starting point were actually like.
Our honest Naukuchiatal to Gurgaon road trip covers the lake-view checkout, steep hill road, Moga Haveli food stop and final chai back in the city.
Our real Naukuchiatal family day included Bhimtal boating, a cancelled Kainchi Dham drive, roadside tea, a temple stop and practical baby-travel lessons.
My honest Nest and Hives Naukuchiatal review covers our spacious lake-view suite, two balconies, kitchenette, breakfast, meals, staff and the room-level trade-off.
Our honest Naukuchiatal family trip with a baby, covering the lake-view room, steep stairs, included breakfast, quiet day and practical stay tips.
Our Delhi to Naukuchiatal road trip with a six-month-old took seven to eight hours. Here is what we packed, where we stopped and why we chose the quieter lake town.
My first-hand Hatu Peak Narkanda guide covers Hatu Temple, sunset views, the narrow final road, parking-area walk and pond stop.
My first-hand Amar Homestay Narkanda review covers our ₹2,200 three-person room, valley window view, separate meals, Amar Bhojanalaya breakfast and onward road-trip fit.
My first-hand Sarahan travel guide covers Bhimakali Temple, the approach road, paid parking, mountain views, lunch and the onward drive to Kalpa.
My honest Nako Village travel guide covers Nako Lake, the village approach, how long to stop, Khosh Dhaba and whether an overnight stay makes sense.
My honest The Monk Resort Kalpa review covers the three-person cottage, Kinner Kailash views, heated blankets, food, drinks and our visit-specific price.