#XploreBharat – KOVALAM-A QUAINT TOWN We visited God's own country Kerala in December 2017; Trivendrum, Kovalam and Kanyakumari to be specific. The trip was an instantaneous one. A request for one-week leave by my ever busy husband (he's a senior central govt officer posted in Chandigarh currently) was finally approved after much dilly-dallying. So we rushed through … Continue reading Day 21 of #XploreBharat →

#XploreBharat - Aalo – AP Hello friends, welcome to the Land of the Rising Sun, Arunachal Pradesh (The Land In The Lap Of The Sun). Aalo, or Along as it was formerly known, is a town nestled in the foothills of the eastern Himalayas, with immersive scenery and beauty all around. Today, coincidentally, is Arunachal’s … Continue reading Day 20 of #XploreBharat →

#XploreBharat - Holiday in Coorg My parents have a lifelong membership of Club Mahindra Resorts. So when we were looking for available Mahindra resorts during Ganpati holidays, Coorg came up with high recommendation. The time was right for a monsoon holiday in Coorg and Mahindra Resort in Madikeri was available. Without wasting much time, we … Continue reading Day 19 of #XploreBharat →

#XploreBharat reaches Peaceful Pondicherry Officially called Puducherry and colloquially referred to as Pondy, it’s one of those places which merit repeat visits. Formerly, a French colony, it still preserves a colonial ambiance reflected in its buildings, avenues, churches and housing quarters etc. Pondy is indeed referred to as the French Riviera of the East. Even though, I … Continue reading Day 18 of #XploreBharat →

#XploreBharat Varanasi- The Land Of Temples Varanasi is the spiritual capital of India. It is  One of the seven Holy Cities, one of the twelve Jyotir Linga sites, Varanasi was also known as  Banaras or Kashi, the city is located on the bans of the river Ganga in the Uttar Pradesh and is the capital of Lucknow. Talking about the … Continue reading Day 17 of #XploreBharat →

#XploreBharat – Reaches Mysore As a Tamilian and having lived close to 23 years in my homestate, it was by chance that lady luck brought us to Bangalore or Bengaluru after a long US stint. Now living in Karnataka for the past few years, we have explored the length and breadth of this great state … Continue reading Day 16 of #XploreBharat →

#XploreBharat – Aamchi Mumbai To call Mumbai (Bombay!) an emotion may seem cliched, but for the millions who call this city home, it is an axiomatic truth. One may love it or hate it; one may live here life-long or leave Mumbai, and settle elsewhere, as I have, but the city itself settles inside you. … Continue reading Day 15 of #XploreBharat →

#XploreBharat – Halts at Ganpatipule Beach Ganpatipule is a small town on the Konkan coast of Maharashtra, in the district of Ratnagiri. Named after the Ganpatipule Temple situated on the beach, this place is a perfect refuge for people seeking a break from the routine life. Around 350km towards the south of Mumbai, you will … Continue reading Day 14 of #XploreBharat →

#XploreBharat - Machilipatnam I learnt a new word "Ancestral Home" during Pongal time when we went to my granny's place in Vizag. Obviously, I had a lot of questions related to that new word. My mom got tired of my questions and decided to show me her ancestral home at Machilipatnam through #XploreBharat blog train. … Continue reading Day 13 of #XploreBharat →

#Xplorebharat - BHUBANESWAR Our #XloreBharat train is exploring every corner of the country. It started off on 1stFebruary at Wagha border with gusto. Yesterday the train reached Vishakhapatnam with Anupriya. Today let’s explore Ekamra Khetra and “Temple city of India”, Bhubaneswar. Read more...