Author: Shubhrata Shankar Iyer

  Far from the madding crowd, a mere 44 kilometres away from the town of Palakkad (Kerala), nestled atop distant hills, with just birdsong for company, lies Nelliampathy famed for its picturesque tea plantations. Not …

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If Nature decided to bestow all her bounties on Earth; if the Himalayas chose to keep the world in their tight embrace and if the Almighty chose to sprinkle the soil with gorgeous colours chosen …

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The fragrance of exotic herbs, the kneading of muscles, and the promise of ‘rejuvenation’ sent me opting for a wellness vacation. With just a couple of days at our disposal in early June, I had …

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There’s nothing more mysterious than mystery itself, more so when eeriness dwells with divinity, when magic co-exists with black magic, the ‘unfathomable’ meets with divine grace.   India has always intrigued the world with her …

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Any place that’s a crowd-puller, is one that also offers a smidgen of memory that you’d want to take home with you. This post gives a peek into the unlikeliest of places where you’d unearth …

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A serendipitous discovery while looking out for a summer retreat made us stumble upon this timeless edifice, waiting in the wings of time to be discovered…  We followed the trail laid out by ‘Sajan Nature …

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  Hills ―whether blanketed in verdure or clad in snow, are a treat to the senses. As a fond mother who supports the child perched on her lap, allowing him to slide, slip and swagger …

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In pursuit of my studies in Chinese Metaphysics, I landed in Kuala Lumpur, a couple of years back. Among the many visual treats KL had to offer, both natural and artificial, was the Thean Hou …

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MAHARASHTRA’S OWN VALLEY OF FLOWERS   Within a stone’s throw from Satara lies a lone valley littered with tiny blossoms!  Come autumn and the valley springs forth in colorful hues… These are autumnal blooms that …

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