The Magical Valley that is Ziro

Agar firdous baroye zameen ast, hami asto, hami asto hami ast”  – Amir-e-Khusru Dehluvi While Khusru was undoubtedly talking about Kashmir and perhaps rightfully so, the concept of paradise on earth can easily be attributed to many places in Arunachal. Nestled amongst imposing mountains and surrounded by deep green forests is the almost mythical Ziro…

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A guide to the amazing Living Root Bridges of Meghalaya

Meghalaya, a state in the North East of India, bordering Bangladesh, is one of the most stunningly beautiful places in India. Living up to its name, which means “Abode of Clouds” Meghalaya is home to the Cherrapunji region, famous for being the wettest place on earth (the average rainfall is 11,777mm), and sustains a unique…

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9 Beautiful Doorways that will take you back in time

For as long as we can remember, doors and windows have always held a strange fascination for both of us. Something we discovered about each other early on. To us, they were always things of great beauty and mystery. Often times as you walked down a street, be it in an old city in India,…

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In Search of the Devi – A Year On

A year ago we embarked on a journey that many were baffled by. Sometimes, ourselves included! Without much warning we had quit our secure jobs, with a detriment to our careers or so many thought, and decided to pack backpacks and get on a train to discover India. We thought we’d cover a decent amount…

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Allahabad, My Grandfather, and the house that Nehru built

Most Indians of my (Ambika) generation have grown up with stories of the British rule, the valour of many fallen Indians, the freedom struggle and ultimate independence. For those like me, whose grandparents were intimately involved in the struggle and subsequent making of the country, the stories were more personal. My maternal grandfather, grew up…

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The Dance of the Fireflies

About 4 hours from Bombay is a lovely little village that sits by the Pravara River, around 780 m above sea level. The region is a cornucopia of natural beauty, with several waterfalls, deep valleys, scenic vistas, and a lake surrounded by towering ridges and peaks of the Western Ghats. The village and surrounding valley…

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