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Touching snow for the first time during my trip to Kullu and Manali Some travel experiences stay with us for years, even when they may seem very simple to someone else. For me, one such memory is the first time I touched snow. I had seen snow many times in photographs, movies and travel videos. I knew what it looked like, but I had never actually experienced it myself. So when I traveled to Kullu and Manali , I was especially excited about the possibility of seeing snow. I didn't know exactly what to expect. I only knew that I wanted to stand in it, touch it and experience it for myself. And when that moment finally came, I realized that seeing snow in a photograph and actually standing next to it are two completely different experiences. The journey towards the snow The journey to Kullu and Manali was beautiful in its own way. As we traveled through the mountains, the scenery gradually changed. The roads became winding, the mountains became taller and the temperature started dropp...

             Watching India through a train window showed me the country in a different way There is something special about sitting near a train window and watching India slowly pass by. Flights may save time, and road trips may offer flexibility, but train journeys have always felt more personal to me. On a train, you do not just travel between two places — you actually see the country changing little by little along the way. That is probably why some of my favorite travel memories in India come from long train rides. Every Few Hours, the View Changes One thing I always notice during train journeys is how quickly the scenery changes. At one moment, the train moves through crowded cities filled with buildings, traffic, and stations packed with people. A few hours later, the same window shows green fields, rivers, coconut trees, or small villages surrounded by farmland . Sometimes the train passes through hills covered with mist, and later the landscap...

Traveling across India on a small budget can still be fun and memorable Before my college days, I always believed that traveling was an expensive hobby meant only for people with a lot of money. Every time I opened social media, I saw pictures of luxury resorts, expensive flights, and stylish cafés that made travel seem far beyond my budget.  Those experiences felt unrealistic, and I assumed I would have to wait many years before I could explore different places. However, that perception slowly changed as I began traveling across India on my own. With each journey, I discovered that memorable travel experiences do not always come with a high price tag.  In fact, some of the most enjoyable moments happened during simple train rides, local bus journeys, and walks through unfamiliar towns . I found that sharing meals at a roadside stall often felt more rewarding than spending money at an expensive restaurant.  These small experiences allowed me to connect with local people a...

The auto ride between Rameshwaram and Dhanushkodi offered unforgettable sea views There are some journeys that feel less like travel and more like a quiet pause in time. My ride from Rameshwaram to Dhanushkodi was exactly that. It wasn’t just about reaching a destination. It was about the road, the wind, the water on both sides, and the feeling that I was slowly moving toward the edge of the map. Starting from Rameshwaram I began my trip early in the day from Rameshwaram . The town itself already feels spiritual and calm, with pilgrims, small shops, and the soft sound of temple bells in the background. I hired an auto-rickshaw for the journey. It was simple, no rush, no luxury—just me, the driver, and the open road ahead. The driver smiled when I told him I wanted to go all the way to Kodanda Ramar aka Kothandaramaswamy Temple. He said, “It’s a beautiful ride. Sea on both sides. You will remember it.” He was right. The Road Between Two Seas As we moved forward, the road slowly began to...

Solo travel in India can feel easier and more enjoyable with the right mindset For nearly 18 years, I have been traveling across India in one way or another — through crowded train journeys, long bus rides, quiet hill stations, busy cities, and unexpected detours that slowly became memories.  Somewhere during all those years of roaming around the country, I realized that solo travel is less about being fearless and more about learning to trust yourself little by little. I still remember the first time I seriously thought about traveling alone. The idea sounded exciting when I watched travel videos online, but when I actually started planning my own solo trip, fear slowly entered my mind. What if something goes wrong? What if I feel lonely? What if I get lost in a completely new place? These thoughts are completely normal. Almost every solo traveler feels this way before their first trip. I felt it too. But once I finally stepped out of my comfort zone, I realized that solo travel i...

Munnar during Monsoon Season There is something special about traveling in India during the monsoon season.  The mountains turn greener, waterfalls become more powerful, forests feel alive, and even simple road journeys become beautiful when rain and mist slowly cover the landscape. While many people avoid traveling during rainy months, monsoon can actually be one of the best times to explore certain places in India.  The crowds are usually smaller, the weather feels cooler, and nature looks completely refreshed. If you enjoy peaceful scenery, cloudy weather, hot tea, and slow travel experiences, these are some of the best places to visit during monsoon in India. 1. Munnar Munnar takes on a completely different character once the monsoon arrives. The endless tea plantations turn a richer shade of green, creating landscapes that seem almost unreal. Clouds drift slowly across the hills, often covering entire valleys in soft white mist. Small waterfalls appear beside roads and am...