If by any chance you saw that episode of ‘The Simpsons’ wherein they famously described brunch as: “Not exactly breakfast, neither it’s lunch, but it comes with a slice of melon at the end, where you don’t get completely what…
Top 10 Tips for Solo Traveling
Do you dream of traveling alone? But wouldn’t you want a reality check on the same? Many people have asked my thoughts and feelings on traveling alone. Well, one ought not to expect solo travels to be easy, neither are…
6 Tips for Choosing a Right Travel Companion or Partner
Some people don’t like to travel alone, while some are brave enough to experience different exotic destinations of the world on their own. I’m not one of those people who can travel alone easily; in fact, I like to travel…
Places to Visit in and Around Somnath
Prabhas Patan is close to the port city of Veraval on the coast of Saurashtra. This is where one can find the fabled Somnath temple, one of the 12 jyotirlingas in India. Driving down along the coastline brings you to…
Best Tourist Places & Attractions in Surat
Surat, in South Gujarat, is an ancient port city that was ruled at various times by the Marathas, the Mughals, the Portuguese, Dutch, French and the British. Their influences can be seen all around the city. Even the Parsis, who…
13 Tourist Destination to Visit in Junagadh
Junagadh is an historic city in Saurashtra, nestling in the foothills of Girnar, about 350 km from Ahmedabad. The city dates back to 319 BC. The Uparkot Fort stands testimony to the presence of the Mauryan dynasty and it was…
Jain Temples of Gujarat
Gujarat is one of the strongholds of Jainism. It is a well-known fact that wherever Jains reside they will build a temple, locally known as derasar. There are thousands of Jain temples dotting the landscape of Gujarat but it is…
Islamic Pilgrimage Places in Gujarat
Right since the 10th century Muslims have made inroads into India and left behind their mark in the form of mosques and Dargahs, some of which achieved the status of pilgrimage spots. Gujarat was a gateway for Hajj pilgrimage and…
The Rich Legacy of Palaces in Gujarat
Gujarat is Rajasthan’s neighbor. Rajasthan is undoubtedly the land of forts and palaces and the most visited. Gujarat lives in its shadow and its forts and palaces are not quite as famous but they are definitely worth a visit to…
Beautiful Stepwells of Gujarat
Stepwells are unique architectural marvels with functional underpinnings. Step wells find mention in the Vedas and early examples can be found in the Indus Valley Civilization, Mohenjo-daro sites and Dholavira. From being simple step wells that had steps going down…
