reDiscovery Podcast S4E7: Kutch Beyond the Rann

The salt desert of the Rann of Kutch is undoubtably spectacular and one of the reasons people have been visiting this place for years. However Kutch is so much more that the Rann, and if you return without visiting the villages around Kutch with thier myriad art and craft forms, preserved and practiced for centuries…

The 5(ish) minute guide to Udaipur

The Udaipur that James Tod, the British Political agent to Mewar, set eyes upon in 1829, would have been significantly different from the Udaipur of today. Yet sitting up in one of the many rooftop cafes clustered around the old city, with the reflection of the lit up city palace dancing in the Pichola lake,…

reDiscovery Podcast S4E2: Winter travel options!

When you aim to travel a country as vast as India, while there is always someplace new to explore and rediscover, there are many that warrant a second and sometimes third visit! In this episode we talk about our Winter Wishlist, places we have visited before but would like to return to in the winter….

What to do if you find yourself in Patna!

Ok, so we have to admit, Patna is not your typical dream destination. However, on our recent journey through Bihar, we ended up spending four days in Patna and managed to find enough to keep busy. While the state is slowly shedding its negative image and we felt quite safe, infrastructure development has a long…

Bhedaghat; Floating through the Narmada’s marble cliffs

The mighty Narmada, said to be older than the Ganges, is the fifth longest river in the country and the lifeline of Central India, especially Madhya Pradesh. It feeds the tribal communities in eastern MP and the forests of Satpura, forms an important pilgrim spot in Omkareshwar and Maheshwar and flows through numerous towns and…

5 reasons why Bhopal needs to be on your travel list !

Bhopal ? Why would you go to Bhopal ?! It’s not an unexpected refrain. After all, the enduring association with Bhopal for most Indians (and tourists from outside India for that matter) is the Union Carbide gas leak that lead to thousands losing their lives and millions more affected by the long term environmental poisoning…