Nestled in the Western Ghats, over 2,000 metres above sea level, in North-Eastern Kerala, is Wayanad – a precocious little paradise. If Kerala is God’s Own Country, Wayanad is pretty much His personal backyard. Unblemished by urban clutter, it lets you disconnect from the noise of everyday life, whilst offering the kind of luxury the [...]

Yes, we all know about the beaches, the parties, and the great food. But Goa has much more to offer. Here are some unique experiences worth exploring: Spice Plantations Covering 130 acres Sahakari Spice Farm in Ponda, a plantation growing various spices, fruits, medicinal trees and herbs, is quite a sight. The [...]

You hear the rustle of the grass, feel the breeze, and suddenly in your frame of vision, comes the sight of a magnificent beast. For that one instant, you are completely present in the moment. Gone is your anxiety and stress. All you’re left with, is a glorious sense of wonder – for life and [...]

Let the rest of the country flock to the popular hill station of Mussoorie. We suggest you opt for a quieter, less well known alternative to truly experience the beauty of The Garhwal Himalayas. Believe it or not, the idyllic cantonment town of Landour, located 5 kms up the hill from Mussoorie, is [...]

There's music to life in India and its waiting to be heard! Here are Layla's recommendations of top musical destinations: Ziro Valley, Arunachal Pradesh At 55,00 feet, you’ll be in the midst of misty mountains with electrifying music seeping through your very being. Welcome to the Ziro Festival of Music. [...]

Bring your year to a meaningful end. Here are Layla’s recommendations for a memorable holiday this December: Hornbill Festival, Kohima Welcome to the land of festivals. Get ready for a blend of traditional dances, folk songs and theatrical performances that leave you mesmerised.   The Hornbill Festival or the Festival of Festivals, [...]

Some stories truly manage to capture the soul of a place. Here are Layla’s List of wanderlust inspiring books: Ruskin Bond’s Short Stories Choose anything by Ruskin Bond - The Night Train at Deoli, Time Stops at Shamli or numerous other volumes. Just breathe the [...]

When it rains, there’s traffic, puddles, sickness and some more traffic. But there’s a silver lining too! Fabulous monsoon treats. Here’s a list of monsoon delicacies from across the country: Delhi’s Parathas Diagon Alley may be a magical place. But Paranthe Wali Gali of Chandni [...]

After a great dissipated party on the night of the 31st all of us make these resolutions for the new year. And every year the same thing happens - by the 10th of January, all these resolutions are lying by the wayside and we are back to our old ways. [...]

Hey, people from Bangalore, Layla suggests that you make the most of your long weekends this Diwali season. Here are her recommended weekend getaways: Ramanagara (Source: Wikipedia) Kitne aadmi the? Perhaps these words still echo in the hills of Ramanagara. You may know this spot better as the Ramgarh [...]