The fearsome Konyaks, once famous for headhunting & facial tattoos, belong to one of the major Naga tribes. They are easily distinguishable from the other tribes by their pierced ears and tattoos all over their faces, hands, chests, arms, and calves.
I visited Gandikota a few weeks ago and ever since I have been bombarded with queries. Never before have I been asked so many questions about a destination. Without beating around the bush, I will straight away get to the details, to help you plan a trip to Gandikota- popularly called The Great Canyon of India, and places nearby, which currently is one of the most sought after weekend getaways.
Vanakkam! Having heard a lot about Kurumba Village Resort for all these years, it was time for us to get a first-hand experience. The place is named after the Kurumbas, a forgotten tribe who co-existed happily with nature in the Nilgiris.
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Maldives is without any doubt one of the best places in the world to scuba dive. People think the cost of travelling to Maldives & Scuba diving is really high. I traveled to local islands for 8 days and got PADI Open Water Diver certification.Surprisingly I didn’t have to burn a hole in my pocket. Maldives becomes expensive only if you choose to stay in private island resorts. Read more
Do you dream of travelling to Maldives? Here is a quick budget guide including tips on choosing local islands, ways to cut down cost and travel on an unbelievably affordable budget.
When I got an invite from TGI Kairos Resort to visit their property in Yelagiri, I absolutely had no reason to decline it. Wonder why? Firstly because it was a hill station just 160 kilometers from Bangalore and then I was getting to stay in one of the best resorts there. Yes, you can say I was lucky.
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Central Asia still seems to be cut off from the rest of the world and I knew almost nothing about the “STAN” countries until I explored the world of travel blogging. We have been ignorant and clueless about Central Asia for a very long time. For some of us it doesn’t even exist on the map. Read more