Tag: hotel

Dera Mandawa

Dera Mandawa is a place that, like its owners, has great personality. The family’s Shekhawati (a certain clan of Rajputs) lineage is evident around the house, in the aesthetics of the rooms and most certainly in the delicious food. There are 9 suites in total, spread across the main block and former zenana(women’s quarters) which […]

Temple Trips South India

Temple Trips South India: One of the most exciting books to research, the temples in Kerala, Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh threw up the most intriguing legends and fascinating rituals. It was well worth my time to meander through snaking long queues to get a peek into the many sanctums. Armed with very little spiritual inclination […]

Pocket Bastar

Pocket Bastar: One of the most untreaded states of India, it was a delight to author the Bastar book for Lonely Planet. The region offers a riveting melange of dense forests, tribal culture and history. Even though the region is now fragmented by district boundaries of Kanker, Narayanpur, Kondagaon, Dantewada, Jagdalpur, Sukma and Bijapur, together […]

Beach Escapes

Beach Escapes: India’s coastline covers more than 7500 kms. I was fortunate to travel along Karnataka, Kerala, Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh and contribute to the some of the beach escapes to the Lonely Planet Guidebook by the same name. Escape to a beach if you like the sun and sea breeze, fresh seafood, and your […]