Offbeat Archives - Savaari Blog

April 3, 2019

A Guide to travelling in Lahaul and Spiti

Part I Last May, the great plains were bathed in the solstice summer sun, upper Himachal was reeling under freezing temperatures with intermittent high…

March 25, 2019

The Venice of Maharashtra

Ever since Lavasa was launched in 2010, I have been planning to take a day trip with my husband and kids. But somehow the…

March 5, 2019

Malvan: Ruined forts, Sacred Groves & Secluded Beaches

“Take only memories, leave only footprints.” – Chief Seattle Dotted with tiny fishing villages and swaying coconut trees, enveloped by the lush green Sahyadris…

February 27, 2019

Velas Turtle festival: Ratnagiri

I strongly believe that humans have still a lot to learn from animals. While we might have evolved in speech, thoughts, and actions, those…

February 11, 2019

A Vacation at a Farm Stay in Punjab

Punjab instantly takes you from its green & gold mustard fields during daytime to courtyards filled with khaats (rope beds) around a fire pit…

February 4, 2019

Lepchajagat: A Killer Offbeat Alternative to Darjeeling

It’s not just the scale of things, it’s the dynamic landscape, the magnificent Kanchenjunga peaks, sublime birdlife and perfect quietude. Lepchajagat has played a…

January 28, 2019

Best Places To Ski In India

One of the biggest myths surrounding India is that there are no good places to ski here. Though the northern region of the country…

January 11, 2019

Andretta: Art in an Unlikely Place

There is a saying, ‘Sudden plans work the best and weave evergreen memories’. Well, something similar happened to me during my visit to Kangra,…

January 7, 2019

A Weekend in Mandu

While reading about the glories of the past, the Afghan & Islamic Architecture, the pleasure-loving Khilji sultans and the Peshwas, I discovered a gem….

January 3, 2019

A Savaari Guide to the Kochi-Muziris Biennale

From mesmerizing backwaters and serene beaches to mouthwatering local cuisines and intriguing colonial history, there have been many reasons enticing me to revisit God’s…