Let's Go Sightseeing!
Full-time couple. Part-time Sightseers. Blogging and photography professionals.
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The Farmhouse of Our Dreams
In a quick weekend getaway to Neemrana, my family and I stumbled upon Rajnikas Farm through AirBnb. Despite the lack of nearby dog-friendly accommodations, our stay at the Farm was a dream come true. The glasshouse accommodation was stunning and surrounded by a peaceful oasis amidst the Aravali Hills. Although we had to cook our…
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Just One Word For 2023
Gratefulness As we reflect over the year that’s coming to an end, the only thought that churns in our heads is gratefulness! Our First Swing of 2023 – Solan Well, technically this was a carryover from 2022 as we’d gone to celebrate the New Year’s Eve & New Year. But this is where we were…
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Dausa Heritage Wonders: Chand Baori, Harshat Mata Temple, Bhangarh Fort
In January 2021, we explored the hidden gems of Dausa near NCR. Our first stop, the Chand Baori, showcased stunning architecture and historical significance. The Harshat Mata Temple also left a lasting impression. Another highlight was the Bhangarh Fort, shrouded in mysterious legends. Our stay at Umaid Palace was delightful overall.
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The Marvellous Sun Temple of Modhera
The Modhera Sun Temple is an exquisite example of Solanki-style architecture in Gujarat. Dedicated to the Sun God, it features intricate carvings, a sanctum designed for unique illumination, and a decorative Sabha Mandap. The well-maintained site offers a peaceful and engaging experience, with friendly guides and a serene ambiance.
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माँ का महोबा और मेरा ओरछा
बचपन में माँ भैया और मैं बालकनी में खेलते थे। महोबा की बात करते हुए मां बुन्देलखण्ड का जिक्र करती थी। कुछ साल बाद, मध्य प्रदेश घूमने का मन बना, और ओरछा का नाम सामने आया। ओरछा के महल और मंदिर देखकर हमने बुन्देलखण्ड को समझा और माँ से कहा “मां, तुम रखो महोबा, ओरछा…
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First Time Traveller To Kashmir?
Kashmir is a land of stunning beauty and adventures. You can start your journey at the ancient ruins of Awantipora, head to Pahalgam for serene valleys and golfing, then visit Gulmarg for lush meadows and thrilling Gondola rides. In Srinagar, explore the iconic Dal Lake and its surrounding attractions. Don’t miss the nearby Sonmarg for…
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An Angelic & Marvelous Tour
If you’ve been to Shimla many times and want to explore more, the Shimla District offers charming towns like Chail, Mashobra, & Tara Devi. A 7-day itinerary includes walking around Chail, visiting apple orchards in Mashobra, exploring Fagu & Theog, hiking to the Ancient Shiva Temple in Tara Devi, and visiting Tara Devi Mandir. Remember,…
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The Guiding Light of Tara Devi
In November, the writer explored the serene Tara Devi in Himachal Pradesh. At the Casalini Estate, they enjoyed a cosy stay with dog-friendly accommodation, hearty meals, and warm hospitality from the owner, Mr. Atwal. They relished the beautiful gardens and embarked on scenic forest trails, making lasting memories in this tranquil mountain retreat.
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Six Astonishing Nature Travel Experiences
The post encourages environmentally conscious travel suggesting venues like Australia’s Botanical Gardens, Venice to witness climate change effects, Hawaii’s natural beauty, game safaris in Kenya, ecotourism in the Himalayas, and Monkey Forest in Indonesia. The author urges readers to consider nature travel to experience the planet’s majesty while respecting and conserving it.
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How Much Is Enough?
In my new blog post, I discuss the challenge of determining blog post frequency, advocating for quality over quantity. I stress understanding audience expectations, integrating platforms like Instagram, and maintaining a regular posting schedule. I recommend each blogger finds their own suitable pace, balancing quality content and time management.
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The Shivpuri Surprise Continues
The blogger continues their journey in Shivpuri, visiting Survaya ki Garhi, an ancient fortress that housed a Hindu monastery. They appreciate the tranquility of the ruins and highlight the need for better maintenance. They also visit Shivpuri District Museum, which offers a rich account of the region’s history, and the artificially created Sankhya Sagar lake.…
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Shivpuri – A Pleasant Surprise!
We’re not even sure how we came to know about Shivpuri. Maybe it was an old edition of Outlook Traveler, maybe we read about it somewhere. Wherever it was, we added it to our ‘To Be Visited’ list then & had been looking for an opportunity to go there. With the Indian national highway network…
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Three (More) Lessons I’ve Learnt as a Female Solo Traveller
In 2022 November, I wrote about the lessons I’ve learnt as a lady solo traveler. But, as I travel more, the examples just keep adding up. I hope the hard years (COVID anyone?!) are behind us which means more of us (women) can get out & travel. So, if you’re gearing up for your first…
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We Remember Everything
One of the questions we receive often is – How do you remember everything from your travels? Simple, we’ve superhuman memories!! Kidding. Honestly, we don’t remember everything. That’s humanly impossible, isn’t it? However, we do follow a set of activities that serves as a memory aid when we finally sit down to blog about our…
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Lucknow In Three Days
A series of posts must culminate in an itinerary, right? We dug through our memories, photographs, and old posts, and compiled an itinerary of the City of Nawabs. Day 1 – Bara Imambara, The Residency, Hazratganj Note – it involves climbing gentle slopes & significant walking. Day 2 – La Martiniere College, Janeshwar Mishra Park,…
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Aap Lucknow Mein? – IV
Are You in Lucknow? Again?? – Part 4 Now that you’ve read about my Day One, Day Two & Day Three in Lucknow, you can read a detailed account of my 4th day. And this is the last one. I promise! 🤥 It was time to head back home but only after a heritage walk! As part of the…
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Aap Lucknow Mein? – III
Are You in Lucknow? Again?? – Part 3 Now that you’ve read about my Day One & Day Two in Lucknow, you can read a detailed account of my 3rd day. Today was the highlight of my trip to Lucknow. I was slated to attend the Mahindra Sanatkada Lucknow Festival (MSLF). My friend D was showcasing her…
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Aap Lucknow Mein? – II
Are You in Lucknow? Again?? – Part 2 Now that you’ve read about my Day One in Lucknow, you can read a detailed account of my 2nd day. Fresh after a restful night, I was ready to explore Lucknow (a third time). The best way to get around Lucknow is by public transport & I’d booked Bharat…
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Aap Lucknow Mein? – I
Are You in Lucknow? Again?? – Part 1 Lucknow always brings a sense of belonging. Tunde kebab & kulfi at Aminabad, walk at Hazratganj, sightseeing at Bada & Chota Imambargahs, crossing Cantt, mutton nihari at Rahim’s, kulfi at Chhappan Bhog, chikankari & zari shopping at Chowk, walk in Ambedkar Park, galauti kebab at Dastarkhwan, &…
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Three Lessons I’ve Learnt as A Solo Female Traveller
Can we confidently say that COVID is behind us? Well, it may or may not be, but, in its wake, it’s left behind a thought with me – a thought that I’ve religiously been applying myself to. And the thought is that life is WAY too short to wait for ‘someday’ to execute our plans.…
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खजुराहो
बचपन से ही खजुराहो का नाम सुना था. खजुराहो की मूर्तियों में जान है, ये सुना था. जब अपनी आँखों से देखा तो समझ आया, की जिसने भी ये कहा था, सौ आने सच कहा था! मंदिर घूमते घूमते ये ध्यान आया, की जब चंदेल राजवंश ने ये बीड़ा उठाया, सोच भी नहीं पाए होंगे,…
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Ganga Kinaare…
Our earlier posts on Devprayag & Haridwar made us look back at another of our travels along the river Ganges. For this one, we did not have to venture far from our home. This holy town is rightfully called the closest point from Delhi NCR where you can witness the Ganges. Yes, we are speaking…
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Guest Post on Travelers Talks: How To Make Money For Traveling?
Money is an important part of travel. Like the Happy Little Traveler rightly says, a lot of folks think that travelers are loaded (typically on their parents’ money) when the reality is we just save & save to fund our travels… Read how we fund our travels (& how other travelers do too) in this…
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A Beautiful & Celestial Hop
We have visited the Kumaon side of Uttarakhand quite a bit but not so much the Garhwal side. Putting our limited experience together, we nonetheless realized that a seven – day itinerary can be drawn up. This holiday will bring together the charming Saur Village & the divine towns of Devprayag & Haridwar. Let’s begin!…
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Devprayag – The Birthplace of The Ganga
In 2020 September, we decided to bring Fluffy home. As she was due to come to us by the third week of October, we knew we had to have a last hurrah because once she came home, we would be confined within our four walls till her vaccinations were complete. We also had more than…
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Building A Platform
As a long – form writer, the platform we choose for blogging is almost an existential question! We’d begun with Blogspot (now Blogger) but migrated to WordPress later. We use Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn & Twitter but not for long – form writing; rather for social sharing. The Available Choices Each of the platforms have their…
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The City of Joy in Four Days
I wrap up my City of Joy series with this last post sharing a four – day itinerary for Kolkata. KOL is a getaway for those who enjoy art, architecture, culture, food & heritage. Detailed descriptions & reviews of each of the attractions are given in my earlier blog posts. Day 1 Day 2 Day…
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City of Joy – P Seeks Divinity
You’ve read about my Day Three in Kolkata; now read a detailed account of my 4th & last day. The Goddesses & Swamis wanted me to visit their abodes. The rain took a break & I made a voyage to the Dakshineswar Kali Mandir, a Hindu navratna temple. From there, Alam bhai drove me to…
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City of Joy – P Goes Ekla
Now that you’ve read about my Day Two in Kolkata, you can read a detailed account of my 3rd day. What a generous breakfast spread at Kava, the Fairfield restaurant! It set me up for a walking & sightseeing day ahead. First up was the Howrah Bridge. My nemesis, the rain, had begun to fall…
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How Traveling Changed Our Lives!
We were approached by Sonia & Wojtek from Happy Little Traveler for a collaboration post on how traveling changed our lives. We tried to put into words what traveling means to us; trust us, it’s not easy to describe something that’s your life force… Enraptured that Sonia & Wojtek included us in their great post!…
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City of Joy – P Meets V!
Now that you’ve read about my Day One in Kolkata, you can read a detailed account of my 2nd day. I’m not a fan of gyms but as I’m used to morning walks, I end up visiting hotel gyms to use the treadmill. And that’s what I did in KOL too. all would have been…
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City of Joy – P’s Expedition to Kaee
Now that I’ve summarized my Kolkata excursion (you can read that here), I’ll write a more detailed account of my days there. The first day, of course, was partly about getting to the city of not just joy, but diversity too. A first-rate weather in Delhi NCR calmed my resfeber (noun. Swedish. The tangled feelings…
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City of Joy – Life of P
Saudade (n.) Origin: Portuguese Definition: A nostalgic longing to be near something/ someone who is distant The Howrah Bridge in the distance, putting up a show with its lights! Calcutta, or Kolkata, has always held a place in my heart. I’d traveled to KOL a few times but always for work or when passing by.…
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