Travel notes, route ideas, and on-the-ground tips from across India
Practical guides, first-timer city walks, food stories, and slow-travel finds from someone who has been travelling India for over a decade.
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Pushkar Camel Fair 2026: when to go, what to see, and how to do it slowly
The Pushkar fair builds to Kartik Purnima on 24 November 2026 – which days are for camels, which are for the pilgrimage, and a slow three-day plan.
India travel stories
Practical first-timer guides, food stories, slow-travel finds, and route ideas — covering cities, states, and offbeat places across the country.
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Tadoba: India’s Most Reliable Tiger Reserve, an Hour From Anywhere
A Tadoba tiger safari guide: India’s most reliable place to see a wild tiger – all six gates, when to go, how to book, and a trip plan from Nagpur.
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Pachmarhi: A Quiet Hill Station Inside India’s Forest Heart
A Pachmarhi travel guide: Madhya Pradesh’s only hill station – when to visit, the Satpura forest, the sights worth your time, and how to get there.
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Written by Ashvinee Nagle
I travel India slowly and write it down honestly - practical guides and real itineraries from someone who lives here.
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