Bombay — or Mumbai, depending on who you ask — is a city I’ve been visiting since I was a baby. My parents lived here before immigrating to the U.S., so it carries childhood memories of family trips back, while
Some trips you plan for yourself. Others you take for someone you love. The Ajanta and Ellora Caves had been on my dad’s bucket list for years, so when the opportunity came up, I joined my parents on this adventure.
Kerala had originally been planned as a classic loop: a day soaking up the history and energy of Fort Kochi, followed by the cooler hills of Munnar and Thekkady for spice gardens and wildlife. But travel has a way of
From Ranthambore, we drove about four hours to Jaipur. After arriving, we kept things intentionally low-key—ending the day at the hotel, watching traditional Rajasthani dancers and musicians perform in the courtyard before dinner. It was the perfect re-entry after safari
Ranthambore is best known as the home of India’s Bengal tigers, which was the only reason this destination was on our map. The entire area caters to tiger safaris, with accommodations ranging from basic lodges to ultra-luxury resorts. We checked
With limited time in India, we designed this leg of the trip with a clear objective: one night in Delhi, one night in Agra, and a focus on the sights that truly matter. We started in Delhi and then took
About Mumbai Mumbai is a big, bustling city. It is full of people, stray dogs, cows roaming, millionaires, servants, tourists and everything in between. It is home to Bollywood, some of Asia's biggest slums, loads of shopping and an eclectic culinary
The drive could be pleasant, but the highway is still under construction. Nevertheless, this drive is still worth it, not only to get to Udaipur, but also to see Ranakpur and the surrounding areas. Ranakpur is home to the largest Jain
Jodhpur is the second largest city in Rajasthan, and known as the Blue City, for good reason –many of the houses around the fort are brightly painted blue (by mistake, as there was too much indigo in the white washing). The city flourished as