I found an inhabitant mystery Island in the middle of the sanctuary. — Chorao, also known as Choddnnem or Chodan, is an inlet island located in the backwaters of the Mandovi River, Goa. Chorao is the largest among the other 17 islands of Goa (yes! Goa has 17 islands). Chorao is divided by creeks and backwaters with tidal variations, a network formed from…

Each type of architecture has a history to it, and Goa has an excellent visual delight. — The Portuguese culture influences Goa more than any other state in India. Most of the beautiful historic houses still standing tall were built between the 18th century and early 20th century. The Portuguese arrived in Goa in 1510 and brought a host of cultural and aesthetic influences from Europe and…

There are a lot more than the sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and loud music — Goa, is mocked as a perfect holiday destination in India. Located on the West Coast of India in the Konkan Region bordered by Maharashtra in the north, Karnataka on the east and south, and the Arabian Sea on the west. Goa is the most influential tourist attraction for domestic and…

Dharavi is the reason why Mumbai is defined as the Financial Capital of India. — There are the five most prominent slums globally: Dharavi — Mumbai, India, Khayelitsha — Cape Town, South Africa, Kibera — Nairobi, Kenya, Neza — Mexico, and Orangi Town — Karachi, Pakistan. A ‘slum’ is a thickly populated, seedy part of an urban city, a cramped space inhabited by poor people…

The world’s like a ride in a fairground — Adlabs Imagica tagged as India’s favorite holiday destination as well India’s first Disney-style Theme Park and only International standard Amusement park spread out on 130-acre land, located at Khopoli (Raigad District, Maharashtra), Mumbai — Pune Express Highway, which is appx 90 mins drive from Mumbai or Pune (appx 115 km). …

One place you unquestionably need to add to your Mumbai Travel list — One of Mumbai’s classic attractions, The Global Vipassana Pagoda, has a Meditation Dome Hall with a capacity to seat around 8,000 Vipassana meditators, the largest such meditation hall in the world, and the architecture to make your senses calm. Buddhism and I have a bit of history. I have raised…

The vibrant and cosmopolitan neighborhood. — I absolutely love staying at Marine Drive and never want to stay at any other place in Mumbai, but sometimes you should break out of your comfort zones and explore different places too. To break the monotonous, I decided to stay in Bandra and explore the places around instead of…

Let’s celebrate life. — Juhu Beach is the longest beach in Mumbai. The surrounding area of Juhu is one of the poshest localities in Mumbai. It is home to many famous Bollywood and TV celebrities — the most notable being Amitabh Bachchan’s Bungalow — Jalsa. It’s been an important landmark for many years. …

Travelers are ever curious, dare to explore. — Elephanta is an island off the Mumbai coast (which is also called Gharapuri); the one in the middle is the biggest and most magnificent. Elephanta Caves are a UNESCO World Heritage Site; the labyrinth of cave temples represents India’s most impressive temple carving dedicated to Lord Shiva. The rock-cut Elephanta…