Raneh Falls located within Ken Gharial Wildlife Sanctuary, is a budget alternative to a safari in the nearby Panna National Park. It is also a low-key, relatively… Read more “Raneh Falls and Ken Gharial Sanctuary: an auto-rickshaw safari”
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Khajuraho dance festival among ancient temples
Khajuraho, a small, remote village in the northern state of Madhya Pradesh, is worth a detour if you’re travelling between Delhi/Agra and Varanasi. Khajuraho is the largest… Read more “Khajuraho dance festival among ancient temples”
Intro to India: Uttar Pradesh
Uttar Pradesh, literally ‘northern province’, is the most populous state in India. It stretches 700 km from Agra in the west, through the centrally located capital Lucknow… Read more “Intro to India: Uttar Pradesh”
UNESCO sites in Mumbai
If you have just one day to see Mumbai, it’s best to focus on the city’s three UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus and a… Read more “UNESCO sites in Mumbai”
The Goa of the past: Madgaon and Chandor
Margao (Madgaon), one of Goa’s biggest cities filled with unrestored colonial buildings gives you the feel of authentic Goa. Meanwhile, the surrounding villages (such as Chandor and… Read more “The Goa of the past: Madgaon and Chandor”
Awesome beaches around Palolem
Walk just a few minutes away from the famous Palolem beach to find yourself alone with nature. Patnem, just north of Palolem, looks quite similar to its… Read more “Awesome beaches around Palolem”
Palolem – the postcard Goa
Palolem is often listed as the most beautiful beach in Goa. This halfmoon-shaped, long and relatively narrow white sand beach fringed by palm trees is incredibly popular… Read more “Palolem – the postcard Goa”
Butterfly Beach and Cola Beach: mini-treks from Agonda
Agonda has a brilliant location, close to a virgin, tiny Butterfly Beach and pristine Cola Beach with its shallow, freshwater lagoon. Those places can be reached by… Read more “Butterfly Beach and Cola Beach: mini-treks from Agonda”
Agonda Beach – the epitome of tranquillity
Agonda used to be Goa’s hidden gem. Although those days are gone and now the beach is lined with mostly posh huts, it is still a very… Read more “Agonda Beach – the epitome of tranquillity”
The Churches of Old Goa, the lanes of Panaji
When visiting Goa, you shouldn’t miss the Old Goa and the state’s capital, Panaji (Panjim). Panaji is probably the quietest and most pleasant of all Indian capitals.… Read more “The Churches of Old Goa, the lanes of Panaji”
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