• Meghalaya - Where To?

    Meghalaya Day 4: Trek to the Double root Bridge and Rainbow falls

    July 29, 2020 - By 

    The place for which Meghalaya is known for is the famous Double root bridge. People who come to Meghalaya never miss this trek, but the main question arises is that how to reach there? What all to carry? Time taken to complete the trek? And so on. Hope so this post will give you all the answers. First, let me tell you that google maps will not give you the accurate directions to go there so just follow my instructions step by step. So first let me tell you the story about the place which I have heard from the…

  • Gujrat - Heritage - Where To?

    Hutheesing Jain Temple – The Jain Heritage

    July 22, 2020 - By 

    Must know fact about Ahmedabad is that it’s the first city to be registered as the UNESCO world heritage city. Let’s explore and learn about a monument in this heritage city-The Hutheesing Jain Temple! Ahmedabad was flourished with Jain temples and had a separate community for Jains in Pols. Quick Facts Location Ahmedabad, Gujrat   Nearest Airport/Station Ahmedabad   Religion followed Jainism   Built in Year 1848   Timings 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM   Entrance Fees None   The Story There was a rich Jain family in Ahmedabad named Hutheesing family. It is said that this family has links…

  • Meghalaya - Where To?

    Solo Backpacker in Meghalaya: Day 3: Exploring Cherrapunji

    July 20, 2020 - By 

    Today is going to be a long day as I would be going to Cherrapunji, the wettest region in India. The weather in Meghalaya is too cold, especially during morning. So, I covered myself completely with an inner sweater, a jacket and, a cap. DAY 3: Elephant Falls I left my room around 6:00 AM early morning and started my journey for cherrapunji. Just outside the Shillong city, towards cherrapunji is the Elephant falls. You may cover this after exploring Shillong, but I decided to cover this early morning because the tourists crowd would be less. Once I reached this…

  • Heritage

    Bibi Ka Maqbara – The Dakkhani Taj

    July 15, 2020 - By 

    A Monument shows its time and culture. It has its own stories and experiences. And Bibi Ka Maqbara is one such monuments having its own beauty and a set of episodes. So, read below to know about its history. The Story Aurangzeb, the sixth Mughal Emperor, son of Shah Jahan ruled for almost 50 Years. You might have heard about Shah Jahan who built the great Taj Mahal for his love, Mumtaz Mahal. Aurangzeb got married to Dilras Banu Begam, a Persian princess. Being his first wife and the chief consort, he loved her the most. Aurangzeb and Dilras Banu…

  • Meghalaya

    Solo Backpacker in Meghalaya: Day 1 and 2

    July 2, 2020 - By 

    Meghalaya is one of the most popular destinations in the northeast apart from Sikkim. Most of you would be afraid that whether Meghalaya is safe for solo travelers or not. But frankly speaking, travelling in Meghalaya is very much safe even for female solo travelers. This time I have decided to write my experiences in brief by going date wise which would help you to understand the place much better. DAY 1: Arrive at Guwahati Airport The nearest airport and the railway station near Meghalaya are in Guwahati, Assam. The most convenient way to reach Guwahati is via a flight…

  • Aurangabad - Maharashtra

    Exploring UNESCO World Heritage site: Ajanta and Ellora Caves

    July 1, 2020 - By 

    Number of Days: 2 Expense: 3700 Ideal Time to Visit: Winters Aurangabad is a small city in Maharashtra famous for his UNESCO heritage sites Ajanta and Ellora caves which attracts people all over the world especially Chinese people. The below itinerary is a small 2-day trip to this location from Mumbai and how I planned my itinerary to cover all the important locations. I started late night from Dadar, Mumbai via road through Savera Carriers (Bus service) at around 9:15 PM and the bus dropped me at Aurangabad around 6:00 AM. Though I traveled via Bus, but my preferred mode was train…