Daman, Diu, Dadra & Nagar Haveli
The coastal enclaves of Daman, Diu, Dadra and Nagar Haveli offer you an uncharted territory to explore. The soul-warming sun, sandy stretches and the Portuguese backdrop to Silvassa are all in the same vicinity
Chhattisgarh
The endless green of swaying paddy fields, the shimmer of sinuous rivers clinging to silted banks, dark stretches of verdant forests and torrential waterfalls gushing down cliffs, this is tailor-made for offbeat travel
Chandigarh
In search of Le Corbusier’s legacy or simply an induction into ‘daal makhni and naan’, the solo traveller will be nothing short of enthralled by vibrant Chandigarh
Bihar
There may be seemingly lesser in order for the solo traveller other than the hallowed Buddhist circuit in Bihar, but it’s the unexpected surprises that will truly mesmerise you. Keep your eyes and mind open
Assam
Sandwiched between the foothills of the Himalayas to the north and the lower hills of Meghalaya to the south, there is no dearth of green here. Tea carpeted hills keep you company throughout your solo wandering
Arunachal Pradesh
The more intrepid the journey, the more exciting the destination. If this is the mantra that you follow as a solo traveller, then the higher reaches of Arunachal Pradesh are bound to draw you deeper
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The mélange of golden brown, azure and bright green expanse here are yet unexplored, mysterious and hold promises of paradise for solo travellers who wish to disappear on their own
Highway Star
Cowboy hat tipped slightly to the right, calf length leather boots and a faded check shirt peeping from under an olive jacket. The man sitting opposite me on the Calgary Airport looked nothing like a Ladakhi clothes trader.
Knocking on heaven’s door
This happened ten years ago, when I used to travel mapless and ungoogled! My first significant solo trip off Bangalore. The thrill of discovering a place through a chat with a local or getting conned willingly into an extra long auto ride was how I started.
Theyyam: Kannur And Kasargod
The relentless search was over. i was sitting on a plastic chair, coconut water in hand, curious smiles coming at me from every direction and a labyrinth of cultural exuberance in front of me.
Mountain Ballads
So you think cold winds and snow are not your thing? We’re willing to bet Banff will change your mind. And if not, then the charm of its white-peaked ranges will surely compensate.
In the Middle Land
Come summer and a mid-year break becomes essential to rejuvenate sagging spirits. The unrelenting sun makes the summer months of June–September unbearable in the northern plains.