Get Wings – Tips from Female Travellers Journeys Travel & Hospitality May 4, 2018May 4, 2018 The travel industry website Skift dubbed 2017 “the year of the modern female traveller,” and Conde Nast Traveler recently reported that solo female travel is more popular than ever. So while you pack your bags and zero in on your next vacation destination for 2018, here are some frequent travellers, who happen to be women☺, that tell you what to remember to make it easy peasy! 1. Nausheen Tareen, PR Professional and Lifestyle Writer "As someone who has travelled a lot alone,
Detox Your Vacation with Wellness Tourism in Igatpuri Journeys Travel & Hospitality April 19, 2018April 16, 2018 Traditionally, travelling meant exploring new places, discovering new locations and indulging in vivid cuisines. However, in today’s era, travel and travellers have evolved with tourists from across the globe looking to experience unique and offbeat. One of the new trends is of Wellness Tourism, which offers a blend of natural therapies, yoga, meditation, a perfect option for corporates, domestic and foreign travellers. Blessed with scenic beauty, Igatpuri is a paradise for nature and adventure lovers. It has a few tallest peaks
Postcards from Bird Watching Excursion in Pollachi Journeys Photo Essays Travel & Hospitality April 17, 2018July 22, 2020 I was recently in Pollachi in Coimbatore district, Tamil Nadu. A quaint small town with many layers to it, known for the largest size of the tender coconut in the country, the Anamalai Temple, the Temple of Consciousness, an unusual school called Nachiar and more. But what stayed with me for longer is the bird watching trip to the Anamalai Tiger Reserve. An early morning excursion to spot some amazing birds which include species endemic to the Malabar region as well
Jaipur Glitters with ‘Night Tourism’ Project Journeys Travel & Hospitality April 13, 2018April 8, 2018 Jaipur, the crown jewel of the princely state of Rajasthan, known for the historical monuments and rich folk culture is now set to become one of the first cities in the country to promote 'night tourism'. The Government of Rajasthan is working towards promoting night tourism in most cities, starting with its state capital, Jaipur. As part of this project, several places of cultural, historical and tourist interest, including Amber Palace, Albert Hall, Hawa Mahal and more recently Vidyadhar Ka
Prepare for Your Maiden Biking Trip to Ladakh Journeys Travel & Hospitality April 10, 2018April 8, 2018 Ladakh has over the years emerged as the epitome of adventure, style and machoness especially if you are a new biker yearning to ride across the valiant passes of this cold desert. It is the land of snow clad high passes, freezing temperatures, rugged terrain and breathtaking landscapes in the Kunlun mountain range that later extends to The Great Himalayas in the South-East. One of the reasons, you opted for a thumping engine on two wheels was to ride straight
Luxury and healing together at Ananda in the Himalayas Photo Essays Properties Travel & Hospitality April 3, 2018 For the last few days, a news has been doing rounds on the internet that Ananda in the Himalayas could be one of the destinations Prince Harry and Meghan Markle might consider for their honeymoon post the royal wedding celebrations. While the news is not confirmed yet, we would want them to come to India but before that let us take you through a pictorial journey of one of the most luxurious and holistic resorts in the world. Ananda in the
The One Trip To Thailand That Changed It All Journeys Travel & Hospitality April 2, 2018September 6, 2018 When it comes to a holiday, let’s be honest, we want everything to be perfect. We plan out every little detail with meticulous care, especially for international vacations. Whether it is hotel stays, eating joints you want to try out, the places you want to visit or the things you want to buy, you would always want to build an itinerary for everything and make sure they are all perfect to the ‘T’. Unfortunately, however, many of us forget to include
Chhatbir Zoo – a personal account Journeys Travel & Hospitality March 30, 2018March 29, 2018 While it is ideal to see animals in their natural homes – jungles, or national parks and forest reserves, doing this may not always be possible. Taking holidays from schools is the biggest problem. So sometimes we have to be happy seeing the animals in zoos only. There are many zoos I have seen in my life, but so far I think I find Chhatbir Zoo – on the border of Punjab and Haryana to be the best. Chhatbir Zoo (earlier
Brijrama Palace Hotel – a royal affair in Varanasi Photo Essays Properties Travel & Hospitality March 27, 2018March 27, 2018 Nestled on the Darbhanga Ghat in the holy land of Varanasi, also known as Benares and Kashi, is the Brijrama Palace, a 200-year-old structure restored to its original glory two years back. It took the current management nearly two decades to restore the abandoned structure. As soon as I entered the hotel, the grandeur and ambience left me spellbound. The interiors are carefully done with beautiful antiques and exude serenity. Here is a pictorial journey of the majestic Brijrama Palace. The
Andy’s Boutique, a home away from home for Mumbaikars Properties Travel & Hospitality March 22, 2018March 21, 2018 City breaks are always great but what's even better is ditching the crowd and concentrate on something that is perhaps not so rustic. So here’s a good news. On the northwest coast of Mumbai in the Madh Island a young brain, who gets an utmost pleasure in shaping up the best possible facilities for his guests, Andy, has designed the extravaganza boutique hotel called Andy's Boutique. It's a weekend getaway resort, built in the middle of nature. There's just not