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Amongst all the lovely monuments in Hampi, I found the Vittala temple to be the most fascinating – one that I feel I did not have enough of, one that I would love to go back and explore all over again. Known as a temple with musical pillars, I feel there is a lot more to temple. I suppose, even the tourism department feels the same way given the special care that they are taking to maintain and restore this piece of architectural excellence. As we parked our vehicle at the temple, we realized that we either have to walk a kilometer to the temple or take one of the battery operated

As we headed to Goa’s lesser known neighbor – Gokarna, my hubby and I kept a watch out for that coastline with the hope of spotting a blue bed of lashing waves.  Our resort – Kudle Beach View, promised us that they were located right next to the beach and yet my Google Maps showed me that it was not really the case. With no blue paradise along the road and the strange GPS mapping of the resort, I wondered if Gokarna would be as cool as Goa.  I can only tell you this much – that our destination- Gokarna, had a lot of surprises in store for us. Crossing over the hill

When it comes to the West Coast of India, or for that matter, India itself, the first beach destination most think of is Goa! Though very well-developed and extremely popular, Goa is NOT the only beach destination along the Arabian Sea. Here, we present 10 amazing beaches you nee

Every nook and corner of India is filled with amazing stories of the years gone by, further immortalized by the gorgeous monuments left behind by the protagonists. This is what makes India an attractive travel destination for history buffs. It's a place where you not just listen

Here are 10 reasons why you should visit Chiang Mai and Cha-am in Thailand

Thailand for Women - My article and pictures in the Lonely Planet Magazine - September Issue

Step back in time in Bandipur, a little mountain town in Nepal, where you will find local Newari culture touched by quintessentially European sensibilities.

The annual Indra Jatra festival in Kathmandu is a display of belief, rituals, and tradition.