Every year bikers from across the globe plan to ride on what is termed as ‘one of the best routes in the world’ and we were already half way on that trip. This was promised to be the most exciting of all the days. Not that we weren’t already in wonder and admiration of the beauty and simplicity of each and every minute of the trip.
As the day unfolded we had crossed a handful of passes, seen a frozen lake and another one that looked like a mirage, travelled through …

Rohtang – Sissu – Tandi (55 Km)
The descent towards Keylong took us via the Koksar village, the first village of Lahaul. Then to our first major water crossing at Sissu.
 
Now that I look back, I feel water crossing are unique, they are kind of the highlights of the day. Mainly for two reasons
A:  It’s a great team activity, everyone around gets together and strategises the best way to conquer the obstacle.
B:  This is one place where the pillion gets a piece of the action, because they are actually off the …

There are two possible ways of getting to Leh by road. The first is the Leh-Srinagar highway. The second route is the Manali-Leh road. This road weaves in and out among the mighty snow-clad peaks of the Western Himalayas over a stretch of nearly 485 kms . The road is open from mid-July to mid-October every year, depending on weather and road conditions.
This second land approach to Ladakh can be made more adventurous by taking the Spiti Valley route, although it takes more time, I believe, it’s worth it! (See …

The six of us on our four bikes were ready as we would ever be on the morning (more like 3 am at night) of the first day. There were rumors that due to heavy snow fall the roads were not open in some parts but we decided to take our chances as rescheduling would have been impossible.
 
This is the day that we covered the longest distance of the trip, over 450 km on the very first day, but that by no account implies that we were on the road …

Let’s be totally honest, when you hear stories about going to Leh on a bike there is a little part of you that says, I wanna do that some day. And if these stories are relayed to you every few weeks for 3 years or so – nothing can stop you from taking the trip.
My trip to Leh was a result of just that, a persuasive husband and his love for biking.
As a pillion rider I have a couple of new tales to add to the Chronicles of our Road …

With every second Indian now beginning to write a book, I often wonder what happened to the bookworms of Delhi.
The people who liked reading, not just writing about their IIT, IIM, Mica – experiences. And when it comes to places in Delhi where you can truly be a bookworm, read, browse, buy and sell is in one place you must visit on a sunday morning… Daryaganj!
Those who want to know what the Twilight is all about, those who want to buy a book recommended by a friend, but don’t have …

Write a letter to the Djinns of Feroz Shah Kotla, and your wishes might come true!
Wait, I’m not kidding. Many of you know or have heard of Feroz Shah Kotla as the cricket stadium where Anil Kumble made a record by taking 10 wickets in a single innings, but there is more to this place, then meets the eye!
Located right next to this famous Feroz Shah Kotla Cricket Stadium, (off Bahadur Shah Zafar Marg) are the ruins of Feroz Shah Kotla. FerozShah Kotla was the imposing citadel of Ferozabad, the …

“Spectacular!” that’s what visiting US President Barack Obama said about the Humayun’s Tomb on his recent visit to India.
I was also pleasantly surprised by the grandeur and magnificence of the monument. This beautiful red-stone monument in Nizamuddin (South Delhi), built over 450 years ago is being looked after thanks to the major renovation exercise taken up by Aga Khan Trust for Culture and Archaeological Survey of India.
Humayun ka Maqbara or Humayun’s Tomb is one of the must see architectural sites in Delhi, especially since it was the inspiration for one …

252 kms from Bangalore and 1525 m above sea level lies Coorg which means ‘dense forest on steep hill’. Coorg is often called the Scotland of India.

Being one of the closest getaways from Bangalore (apart from Mysore), it is a nice place to spend a weekend.

The misty hills, lush forest, acres and acres of pepper and coffee plantation, orange groves, undulating streets and breathtaking views are what make Coorg an unforgettable holiday destination.

It might not be one of the Top 10 Hill Stations in India as per mustseeindia, but Chail
has all the makings of a perfect holiday in the hills. And the icing on the cake is that it’s not as crowded as some of the top 10!
Chail is about 350km from Delhi and it takes about 8-10 hr to reach there. We spent a day there last weekend and thoroughly enjoyed the drive especially from Kandaghat to Chail.
We started from New Delhi and took the route via Panchkula and basically traveled on NH1 and NH22. …