Many travelers visit Dehradun, the gateway to Uttarakhand and quickly move on to other places. Be the queen of hills Mussoorie or the religious destinations like Haridwar, Rishikesh and locations up the hills from there like Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath. But Dehradun offers more than being just a stop over. And two nights here …
Having traveled on work and pleasure for over three decades now, this was one of the many trips to Uttarakhand for me. The last time was two years back on a solo trip to Dehradun, the capital city. And then to Mussoorie, fondly called the Queen of the hills. But this journey was a little …
Some trips are planned much in advance and some just happen. This one was one of them. Probably a call from the Lord. While planning a school friends trip to the hills later this month with Alok, his wife Geeta and Miru, I suggested a trip to Ayodhya sometime. Alok immediately proposed March itself and …
Munich is a city of gardens and truly beautiful gardens. And therefore if you are a nature lover it's just the ideal destination to spend a blissful few days. The city though spread out, the efficient public transport system makes travel relatively easy and comfortable. And that comes from our own experience of three days …
While our first day in Shantiniketan this time was completely relaxed, we did make really good use of our afternoon. Going around the lovely University Campus and stopping by at all the landmarks there. Then experiencing nature, music, culture and creations at Srijani Shilpagram. Next some great Bong food at Amar Kutir Hensel Ghar followed …
Relationships are built over time and this one has certainly been one of those very special ones. With Regenta Orkos Kolkata, a 4 star property and our connect goes back seven years. I remember every time I would be heading there early morning to facilitate leadership programs for managers from the top private sector bank …
Munich called München in Germany is the capital city of the Bavaria state and means 'Home of the Monks'. The lovely Isar River flows through the city and Munich has long been a center for arts with some amazing museums and art galleries. Also factories and corporate offices with Munich being a hub for manufacturing, …
Shantiniketan is a destination people keep going back to. One it's so close to Kolkata and many have a second home here. Second its irresistible charm. Be it for visitors from Bengal, nearby states or any tourist who has experienced this place once before. The endless ride on a toto visiting the same places again …
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We were spending a couple of days in Durgapur my second home for almost three decades now. And that's when I received a call from a longtime colleague and friend of mine. "I heard you are in Durgapur. Why not visit and stay in my place in Shantiniketan? It's so close from there, she said". …
The world has changed and so have the women of Kolkata. Not just confined to their homes like the yesteryears, they now manage their studies or jobs and look after their close ones as well with relative ease. Be it their parents, in-laws, children and of course the difficult husband if they have one. She …
Having worked in the organization for a few years as a DGM heading sales for north & east regions in their financial services vertical, the brand Peerless has stayed in my heart even after a decade of moving out to pursue my passion. Passion for leadership coaching, writing, traveling and travel blogging. The opportunity came …
Twenty three years in the last century and an equal number of years in the current one is enough for the most precious of memories to fade away. But not so for us BITSians who have had the opportunity to walk through this gate in a tiny village of Rajasthan then. After having traveled from …
The year 1977 and my first days after having stepped into our BITS, Pilani campus. And as luck had it, the first two guys who knocked the door on my third evening in VK Bhawan both looked very Bongish. Ki bongo santan? Are you a bengali? I nodded. Come along. I knew I was in …
Olympiapark in Munich is a popular tourist destination and offers a variety of attractions and activities. And it's really quite a cool place to visit with family and kids. We were just the two of us but felt the childish emotions take over us. And when it's gleeful delight, the ice-cream stall is our frequent …
While we were searching for a good accommodation in Munich we also had the price factor in mind. To be honest we did wish to stay near to the city center provided the tariff was reasonable. And then we chanced upon this property which drew our attention in Munich North. It looked a great option …
