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Continue reading →: Bike Ride From Leh to Zanskar ValleySo, this is going to be a story about a road that we didn’t (or rather couldn’t) finish. We thought we were driving to Zanskar. But we didn’t realise the road itself would become the story. It begins like most roads in Ladakh do. Dusty, adventurous and without commercialised road…
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Continue reading →: Culture of Sikkim: How Lepcha, Bhutia and Nepali Communities Live TogetherOur first few days in Sikkim felt slow in a way we hadn’t expected. Distances looked short on maps, but the road had its own rhythm. What I mean is – the pauses for landslides, stops for tea, long stretches where the majestic views demanded silence. Of course, the non-mountain…
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Continue reading →: Birthday Trip to Sikkim: 5 Day Sikkim Trip itineraryAllow me to share with you the story of my birthday trip to Sikkim. And Ofcourse it will be followed by a 5 day Sikkim trip itinerary. Actually, this year i had decided to celebrate my 32nd birthday a bit differently. Like I had imagined/hoped/dreamt in my childhood. No music,…
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Continue reading →: Bangalore to Ooty Bike Trip Itinerary & Route GuideI have to tell this out loud. This was our FIRST BIKE TRIP. And planning a Bangalore to Ooty bike trip itinerary felt like opening the first page of a long-awaited adventure. Not the kind that happens in a rush, but one that unravels slowly. In the hum of the…
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Continue reading →: Durga Puja in Bangalore: An Atheist’s Pujo DiaryLet’s start by addressing the elephant in the room: I, (Debanshee) am an atheist. Yes, a proper non-believer. So, if you came here expecting chants, mantras, or a list of puja rituals, this is not that blog. This is about Durga Puja in Bangalore as I experience it. Without prayer,…
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Continue reading →: Hyderabad 3 Day Itinerary: Workcation, History, and Hyderabadi BiryaniSome of the best trips are the ones that sneak up on you. This one was exactly that. On one fine work loaded week, Ayush had to travel to Hyderabad on a Tuesday. Office trip and all! So I decided to tag along, turning it into a much-needed workcation. And…
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Continue reading →: Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La: Ladakh Travel Story (Day 02)After a day of acclimatization in Leh (as we already shared with you), it was finally time to move again. This time, towards Nubra Valley. The plan was simple. Travel from Leh to Nubra Valley via Khardung La. We were excited to cross the famous Khardung La Pass. And experience…
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Continue reading →: Discovering Onam in Bangalore as a BengaliWhy am I writing about Onam in Bangalore, being a Bengali? That too on a Travel blog? Well I had to. Because I have traveled places metaphysically through Onam, when I built a home here. Let me explain with my story. I moved from Kolkata to Bangalore two and a…
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Continue reading →: Our Travel Story: Pondicherry 2-day itinerary with a Chennai detourSome trips are meticulously planned. Others, like this one, unfold like a story. One chapter leading to the next, with unexpected flavors, conversations, and memories tucked into every turn. Our bike trip from Bangalore to Pondicherry, and then onward to Chennai, was one of those journeys. We are so excited…
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Continue reading →: A Memorable Bike Trip from Bangalore to PondicherryPlan the perfect bike trip from Bangalore to Pondicherry via Chennai. Explore routes, travel tips, hidden gems, and scenic stopovers on this 3-day ride.
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We’re a couple who are exploring India, one hidden story at a time.
Not just the Insta-famous spots, we’re talking chai with old booksellers in Kolkata, secret art alleys in Kochi, forgotten havelis in Lucknow, and midnight biryani runs in Hyderabad.
We dig beneath the surface of Indian cities to find the places that locals love, the stories no one’s telling, and the magic tucked away in everyday moments.
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