The soul of India is not only rich in culture and heritage but also diverse when it comes to food. The names of the dishes might sound familiar. However, the taste makes it distinct from the rest of the delicacies.
Resting at the edge of Bay of Bengal and separated by a narrow sandbar called the Rajhansa lies Asia’s largest brackish water lagoon, the Chilika Lake. Spread across three districts of Odisha Puri, Khurda and Ganjam. The lake is a paradise for bird watchers and nature lovers.
Konark, the beach town of Odisha is merely 60 km away from Bhubaneswar and Puri, making it an ideal destination for day trips. However, Konark is a town that deals with identity crisis day in day out! People recognize it by the attraction it holds, more than anything else. I believe there are many cities and towns all over the world that go through a similar identity crisis every day. To beat this crisis here’s a list of things that you can do in Konark that would show you the city beyond the famous Sun Temple.
Puri is one of the holiest cities of India bordering the coast of Bay of Bengal. While the Jagannath temple gets flooded with people seeking pilgrimage, the golden sand beaches attract thousands of holidayers and honeymooners seeking peace and serenity.
We all know about the Golden Triangle in west India. However, do you know there’s one in the east too? Bhubaneswar being the prime vertex connecting the two beach cities, Puri and Konark. Apart from playing the centre point, the capital city is also home to many important historical sites. Although I just had a day to explore the city. However, a day is not enough to experience it as a whole.
My mom is usually sceptical about driving on foreign lands. She prefers a chauffeur-driven vehicle to a self-driven one. However, this time, while planning my trip, when I asked her, she agreed on taking a Zoomcar. Surprising right! We were at Bhubaneswar to attend my friend’s wedding, another one indeed! Therefore, we decided to extend our visit for four more days to explore nearby cities.
Bhatinda is one of those places that one would not visit solely for travel. My reason to visit Bhatinda was to attend a wedding. However, taking advantage of this opportunity, I spent my free day touring the city.
If you’re looking to save money on your accommodation while visiting Bangalore, a hostel might be an excellent option for you. Not only are they budget-friendly, but they also promote environmental sustainability. Additionally, staying at a hostel can be a great way to socialize and meet other travelers. I had a great experience staying at the Hood Co-living hostel during one of my trips to Bangalore.
It was my fourth trip to Bengaluru, India’s technology hub, and I had already explored most of the city’s famous tourist attractions. With a free day ahead, I wanted to make the most of it, so a friend recommended visiting Nandi Hills, a small hill fortress just 60 km from Bengaluru.
It was back in 2008 when I first came across the Lonely Planet magazine. The beautiful imagery, poetic writing and minimal style instantly caught my attention. Since then it has always been my go to place before any trip. Whether it’s planning or deciding a place, Lonely Planet has always been my guide.