Should you really visit Ludhiana?
Ludhiana, one of Punjabs most populated and rapidly growing cities is an important place for trade and business. Read Punjab’s best blog for where to stay, eat and things to do.
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Anntilia Inn, Ludhiana – Hotel Review
I just got back from a 2-week trip to Punjab and among all the places I visited (7 cities in total), I stayed at Ludhiana the longest. During my drive to and from Kila Raipur and also around the city, I couldn’t help but notice how many wedding and banquet…
View PostIndia’s Rural Olympics – The Kila Raipur Games – Tips, Planning and More
As much as I try to, it’s rare for me to be in a place at a time when they have a festival going on. I’ve tried planning trips to Arunachal Pradesh for several Ziro Festivals, to Varanasi for Dev Diwali, and even to Kerala during Onam. But it was…
View PostPlanning a trip to Anandpur Sahib? This will help!
Anandpur Sahib in Punjab was founded in 1665 and is a holy city for the Sikh community. A couple of weeks ago, during my trip to the state, I made a one-day stop at this sacred destination, in between my stays in the cities of Chandigarh and Ludhiana. Here’s everything I…
View PostExploring Chandigarh – The City Beautiful
The first time I set foot in Chandigarh, I was beyond impressed. A city with wide roads, an abundance of greenery, and well-planned areas for markets, restaurants, and schools – compared to the other Indian cities I had been to, this was like chalk and cheese. The city’s tagline ‘The…
View PostThe Ultimate Guide to Mawlynnong – Asia’s Cleanest Village
In 2003, a tiny Khasi village close to the Meghalaya-Bangladesh border shot to fame when it was declared the cleanest village in Asia. Mawlynnong, a village boasting a 90% literacy rate was home to villagers who understood and valued the importance of good civic sense. Soon, Mawlynnong became the model…
View PostWhere I stayed in Shillong, Cherrapunji & Mawlynnong
For someone who has never been to Shillong before, figuring out where to stay can be a challenge. As I mentioned in my blog post about the things to do in Shillong, traffic in the capital city of Meghalaya is a nightmare and is comparable to what you would find…
View PostWhere to eat in Shillong and Cherrapunji
Crawling traffic, winding lanes, and mesmerizing views aside, Shillong offers a delightful array of cuisines, in addition to its own Khasi food (and other local food). It is quite the foodies’ paradise. The capital of one of the seven sister states of North East India – Meghalaya, this city has…
View PostThings to do in Cherrapunji
A couple of decades ago, I, like most Indian kids, was introduced to Cherrapunji in school. Known as the ‘wettest place on earth,’ it conjured up images of days and nights of non-stop rain, kids playing in the puddles, gushing waterfalls, and dense greenery. I’ve had Cherrapunji on my bucket…
View PostThings to do in Shillong
The gorgeous hill station of Shillong is a fascinating place to spend a couple of days or even a couple of weeks. Unlike many hill stations in India that promise peace and quiet (Lonavala, Nainital, and Ooty, for example), the capital of the northeastern state of Meghalaya, is extremely commercialized,…
View PostRoad Trip from Guwahati to Shillong
Beside the mighty Brahmaputra river lies the biggest city in Assam – Guwahati. It is often regarded as the gateway to all of North-East India. The plains of Guwahati are not without their own charms – like the magnificent Kamakhya Temple, sunset by the Brahmaputra, and other city attractions like…
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