“The Kashmir of South India” is how Munnar has been described by tourists. It’s a hill station located in the Idukky district in the southern province of Kerala. The name Munnar is believed to mean “three rivers” referring to its location at the confluence of the Mudhirapuzha, Nallathanni and Kundaly rivers. In fact Munnar is…
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Jodhpur – Meeting the Maharaja of Jodhpur !
Every now and then an opportunity of a lifetime comes to us. It was a lazy Saturday afternoon when i got the call. An old client i had not heard from for a long time suddenly called out of the blue. He said we needed to shoot (film shoot) the king of Jodhpur. At first…
Jawai Bandh – Shambhala !
Rajasthan is famous for its royalty. That’s exactly how we were treated in Jawai Shambhala. Shambhala literally means mythical kingdom. This resort is one of the most exotic resorts in the area. Aerial View) Source : Resort Owner It’s owned by a family of royal lineage with political connections. And it’s very visible in the…
Jawai Bandh – The Lonely Planet
If you want be in the middle of nowhere and still have a good time then Jawai bandh is the place to be. Jawai Bandh is a dam built on Jawai river, which is a tributary of the river Luni. However today the whole place is called Jawai bandh. Jawai was not really a tourist…
Tirthan Final – The valley of waterfalls, lakes & quaint homestays.
Tirthan Valley is known for its waterfalls, both known and hidden ones. Waterfalls are not always perineal. They sometimes happen for a certain duration during the year and then go dry until it restarts same season next year. In my experience, waterfalls in India become popular and find themselves on tourist maps if two conditions…
Tirthan Valley – The Trout Capital of India
Did you know that Tirthan valley is called the Trout capital. This place is known for trout fishing and angling. While none of us in the group had any interest in fish, fishing or anything fishy, Sajan was more than keen to cook and sink his teeth into them fresh trouts. The Barbarian! If the…
Tirthan – The secret valley
Tirthan valley in Himachal is perhaps one of the best kept secret amongst off-beat travellers in India. Tirthan valley has something for everyone. This quiet valley is ideal for trekking, fishing, discovering oneself or simply do nothing. Tirthan gets its name from the river by the same name that flows through the valley. This mountainous…
India-Uttarakhand-Binsar – 02 – Places to Visit in Binsar & Almora
As we continue our Binsar journey. Today we will do a tour of the whole place. Binsar and Almora has its attractions both in terms of nature and history. We set out in a rented SUV to survey the area. Binsar as a place is so beautiful that its really not necessary to go to…