Adventure

Trips with a dash of adventure

Kashmir: paradise on Earth - a photo essay

Kashmir: paradise on Earth - a photo essay

As we neared Kashmir, it looked like the clouds and the mountain ranges gathered together to greet us… Urban life in a rural setting might be the answer to all the questions young travellers seek today and this frame reminded me of my own questions… The cities of Kashmir are

Flying high in Interlaken

Flying high in Interlaken

The city is Interlaken is a traveller’s dream come true. It is located at the base of majestic mountains, surrounded by crystal blue lakes and is quite easily accessible by road and train. It is because of this that the destination has become one of the best places to

The Monkey year festival at Hemis

The Monkey year festival at Hemis

Hemis monastery will be celebrating two important events in July, 2016 which promises to make Leh, Ladakh one of the must visit places during this time. Their yearly two-day festival dedicated to Lord Padmasambhava is extra special this year. Cultural performance at the monastery Buddha Shakyamuni predicted that Lord Padmasambhava

Mayantuyacu: Peruvian natural wonder

Mayantuyacu: Peruvian natural wonder

Peru is the land of the ancient and spiritual Incan city that houses Machu Pichu. It is also home to a section of the Amazon, which makes it to the list of exotic locations one must visit! Another reason to visit Peru is the The boiling river of Mayantuyacu. Until

Rafting, river Ganges and rapids!

Rafting, river Ganges and rapids!

All ready to war with the river… Rishikesh is ‘the’ place to go for white water rafting… Rishikesh is ‘the’ place to go to see some babas holding chillums; smoking on the streets… Rishikesh is where the Beatles made music and it is to Rishikesh that we took a few

Grand odyssey in Galapagos

Grand odyssey in Galapagos

Santa Cruz Island The Galapagos is one place where you can be unplugged and incommunicado. So remote are the islands that away from the city lights, life takes on a new meaning. As soon as I step into the little boat for the daily excursions to the islands, the stress

Travels of Ruta Kalmankar - Photo Essay

Travels of Ruta Kalmankar - Photo Essay

About the author Ruta Kalmankar from Mumbai, started with photography as a hobby, which later grew into a passion. She has traveled extensively in Kenya, Tanzania, Kanha, Bandhavgarh, Tadoba, Ranthambore & Kaziranga. According to Ruta, her journey has just begun and has no real end. Ruta shares her precious wildlife