Exploring the Sacred Planetary Temples of Tamil Nadu Visiting the Navagraha temples in and around Kumbakonam is a deeply spiritual journey. Over three days, we followed an organized itinerary that covered all nine Navagraha temples along with several iconic temples of the region. Here is a brief account of every temple we visited, with a… Continue reading
We travelled to Ayodhya and Nandigram in March 2025, exploring a range of sacred sites over three days.Below is a summary of the places we visited. Day 1 Ram MandirOur online booking made the darshan process smooth, allowing us to enter through a dedicated queue and complete the visit without delays. Ram ki Paidi GhatLining… Continue reading
Our brief yet memorable stay in Frankfurt turned out to be the perfect mix of history, nature, and relaxation. Day 1 –Exploring the City After landing in Frankfurt, we checked into our hotel and set out to explore the city’s highlights. Our first stop was the Frankfurt Cathedral, a majestic landmark that dominates the old… Continue reading
Auroville is an experimental township founded with the ideal of promoting human unity. Recognized internationally, it is a unique initiative supported by both UNESCO and the Government of India. The township was established in 1968 by The Mother, a spiritual collaborator of Sri Aurobindo, the founder of Integral Yoga. Spread across approximately 20 square kilometers,… Continue reading
Nagarhole Tiger Reserve, also known as Rajiv Gandhi National Park, offered us one of the most professionally managed safari experiences in India. We visited this park in Oct 2025. Located about two hours’ drive from Mysuru, this reserve forms part of the Nilgiri forest range, which also includes Bandipur, Mudumalai, and Wayanad sanctuaries. Booking the… Continue reading
We reached the NRIs Queue near the Supatham entrance around 11:15 a.m., ready to make use of the NRI darshan facility at Tirumala. The initial stretch of the line moved at a steady pace, and after about an hour, the queue split into two—one for NRI pilgrims and another for the regular ₹300 ticket holders…. Continue reading
Travel guide to hiking trails, Aunu’u Island, Flying Fox bats, and cultural highlights of American Samoa. In November 2024, we visited the National Park of American Samoa, the only U.S. national park south of the equator. Remote and rarely visited, this tropical place in the South Pacific offers rainforest hikes, volcanic landscapes, and deep-rooted Samoan… Continue reading
In recent years, we have made it a tradition to include a short European stopover on our trips between the U.S. and India. This time, our journey led us to Croatia, with the highlight being a visit to Plitvice Lakes. Plitvice Lakes National Park is often ranked among the top 10 national parks in the… Continue reading
Itinerary – Approx. 5 hours | June 2024 Our journey to Kobuk Valley & Gates of the Arctic National Parks began with a flight from Anchorage to Kotzebue, a small Alaskan town about 30 miles above the Arctic Circle and the starting point for visiting two of America’s most remote national parks. Upon arrival, we… Continue reading
We explored the two national parks (Badlands & Wind Cave) located in South Dakota staying in Rapid City. Close to the Rapid City is the Black Hills region with several remarkable attractions, including Custer State Park and Mount Rushmore. On the final day of our trip, we drove to the Black Hills. The drive along… Continue reading