Things to do in Fort Kochi
I am not a huge fan of “Things to do” posts. But there are times when these listicles come very handy. There are places which cannot be tethered under a “Things to do” post....
Fort Kochi: A Visual Coherence of Diversified Histories and Cultures
Narrow lanes lined with the colonial house with colourful gates was the first thing that caught my attention in Fort Kochi. Another striking common characteristic was the presence of colourful flowers outside every house....
My Wellness Holiday at Mekosha Ayurveda Spasuites Retreat
The silently flowing river inside the premises had my jaw hit the ground as soon as I enter gates of Mekosha in Trivandrum, Kerala. Later I was told that it was river Vamanapuram and...
Life along the Backwaters of Kerala
Just the mention of Kerala is reminiscent of palm trees, houseboats and backwaters. Hence when I got a chance to experience backwaters during my recent trip to Kochi, I grabbed it with both hands....
The Good Bad and Ugly truth of Chinese Fishing Nets of Kochi
You cannot talk about Kochi without mentioning its coveted Chinese Nets.
Colloquially called as Cheena vala, these nets are Kochi’s trademark and USP. And rightly so because Kochi is the only place in the world...
Swami Vivekananda’s Message at the Ramanathaswamy Temple in Rameshwaram
I believe that things happen when you don't make a big deal out of them. They tend to work out for you on their own. The same happened when I planned my trip to...
Medical Tourism, My Recent Discovery
Medical Tourism in India
There are so many incidents and horror stories which make one feel unsafe and vulnerable. Rapes and molestation have become so common that not a day goes by without such incidents...
My first encounter with the Port City Vizag
My first encounter with the Port City Vizag
My trip to Vizag aka Vishakhapatnam was in order before I could blink my eyes. Flights were booked the next minute and I was all set to...
Mysteries around Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple
Padmanabhaswamy Temple, located in Trivandrum, dedicated to Lord Vishnu should definitely be on your “Places to see in Trivandrum” list. The temple is always in news for various mysteries associated with it. Be it...
Padmanabhapuram Palace: The Wooden Marvel of Travancore Kingdom
Padmanabhapuram Palace: The Wooden Marvel of Travancore Kingdom
Padmanabhapuram Palace is a bundle of surprises wrapped in wooden layers with intricate design carvings. To begin with, the palace is located in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu....