Peace is important for our very existence and I believe without inner peace we all would have gone bonkers by now. For me, peace is like emptying myself up of all the worries, sorrows, and frustrations that I carry in myself, which multiplies over a period of time. I believe when peace comes to us, we get rid of all the negativity and become as light as empty glass, ready to fill in more that life has to offer. Amidst all the stress and worries, I and Sarah decided to take a short trip to Navsari, not too far from Mumbai where I would celebrate my Parsi New Year and would also get the much deserved break that I need.
Sharukh Bamboat
Sharukh Bamboat
Sharukh Bamboat, based in Mumbai, India, shares expert insights on Indian travel, food, and culture through Travel India Destinations. He highlights Mumbai’s hidden gems and India’s unique local experiences, offering practical travel tips and fresh perspectives to travelers.
Some festivals rely on promotions, schedules, and reminders.
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival doesn’t.
For a few days around the turn of January and February, the city slows down just enough to celebrate art in the open. Locals wander in after work. Students show up in groups. Visitors stumble upon it and stay longer than planned.
Christmas is just around the corner and as time slips out of hand panic trickles into our mind. Many people in Mumbai live a hectic life that is hard to describe in words and I certainly know that after all I have been a Mumbaikar all my life commuting up and down the local trains five days a week and getting into that super dense crush load local trains that push you to the limits of madness and havoc. If you are still not ready with your Christmas decorations, Christmas tree and other important things that you need to prepare for the festival you need not panic because you can still make up and get all the information right here simplified and to the point. I have already covered the decorations part in my earlier blog that also talks about Christmas tree and other decorative items that you need during the festival. So, if you are looking for Christmas tree shops in Mumbai or Christmas decorations in Mumbai you can click here.
I have always believed that most couple would like to spend their honeymoon time in peace and tranquility where they can spend more time together and enjoy the space that they share that will deepen their bond together for the rest of their life. However, time has changed and couples today think differently when it comes to their honeymoon trips. Couples today sure want to spend some time together, but they also like to actively participate in fun activities and adventure sports that can make their honeymoon trip exciting and unforgettable. Taking that trend into consideration many tour companies have come up with better options at various places that newlyweds can explore. Many couples today prefer to take off for some adventure honeymoon experience where they can get some adrenaline rush as well as some private space. Let’s take a quick look at the top 5 adventure honeymoon destinations and places in India that offer the right kind of mixed experience.
Hailed as the Garden City of India, Bangalore recently named Bengaluru is not just a shopper’s paradise but also the state capital of Karnataka. In terms of size and population, Bangalore is not too far behind and takes the fifth position. However, in terms of overall urban landscapes Bangalore certainly races a little ahead mainly because of the beautiful parks, heritage buildings and architecture and shopping centers and malls that are here for the people. While I usually find people talking about the beautiful gardens and the pub culture and the technology and IT parks that have impacted the life of the common people in the city, I would like to talk about shoppers can make the best use of their shopping skills and enjoy the best time shopping for Diwali in Bangalore because that is what I do best.
Diwali is just around the corner and if you are in Delhi then you are at the right place at the right time. Delhi celebrates Diwali in a grand style and therefore it is the best place for shoppers where they can find tons of shopping items that they can use for the festive season. Although, I am from Mumbai, but I believe that Delhi offers a better shopping experience especially for budget consumer like me who looks out for better bargain deals and discounts and offers at every other shop that I pass through. The shopping fever usually grips Delhi much before the festival date and shoppers stroll through narrow lanes and streets to find the best deals that they can get their hands on. I was just reading The Economic Times and it says that according to ASSOCHAM (The Associated Chambers of Commerce and Industry of India) Delhi will see around 40% slash in their Diwali budget because of the inflation that has hit the nation. The survey also claims that most middle class families have decided to cut down their festive spending because of eroding purchasing power. So, let me take you on a ride to some of the best places in Delhi where you can enjoy Diwali shopping without worrying about your budget.
It’s time to add some colors to your wardrobe, pump up the garba music and to put on your dancing shoes because Navratri is here and while Mumbai and Kolkata celebrates Navratri in style, Gujarat celebrates it with all the grandeur and tradition which is deeply rooted in the history of Gujarat. Although, I am not very religious, I have always loved watching and dancing to the beats of garba and dandiya since my childhood. The colorful chaniya cholis and kedias that people wear for the event and that swirl around with the spinning motion in sync with the music offers a visual treat that you can only see in this time of the year. If you are passionate about dancing to the beats of traditional dandiya and garba rather than getting dragged into all the Bollywood glamour that happens during these nine nights, I would certainly recommend that you take a trip to Gujarat and witness one of the best dancing festivals and garba places you will find across western India.
Mumbai has always been the city of dreams and aspirations. While we might argue and cry about the hectic lifestyle the city has to offer it also offers plenty of festive opportunities. Mumbai is home to some of the biggest festivals happening across India. Hence, you can be sure that you can find some great places for celebrating Navratri as well. If you intend to celebrate Navratri with a bang you can find top dandiya Garba venues in Mumbai.
Its weekend time and it’s time for many Mumbaikars to take some time off from their hectic and boring work schedule and spend some time with their friends where they can share some quality moments and probably even vent out their inner emotions and feelings. I love weekends as much as I love my work because after five days of struggle, I get some time to spend it the way I want it. The biggest tragedy of being in the writing profession is that everybody thinks it is cool to be a writer, but there are many more sides of it that always remain in the dark. Well, I am not cribbing about my profession here, I am just saying that everybody around feels the same that their burden in life is the heaviest. So, when the weekend comes people hunt for the coolest hangout destinations where they can meet with friends and chill out and spend some great time. Here we take a look at the top 5 coolest and affordable hangout destinations in Mumbai where you can have quality time with your friends without spending too much.

Bordered by Jammu and Kashmir on the north, Himachal Pradesh has always been known for its snow clad mountains and chilly hill stations that can beat the Indian heat hands down. The name of the state literally means In the Lap of the Snow and that is why Himachal Pradesh is so popular with tourists from all over the country and internationally as well. As per my personal travel experience, I believe it is a great substitute for all those who cannot afford Jammu and Kashmir which can get quite out of hand at times. The accommodation in Himachal Pradesh is not as expensive as you can find in Jammu and Kashmir although both the locations offer some really great travel experience for honeymooners. These days I am more focused on honeymoon travels as some of my readers are newly married couples and I would like to offer my readers with more honeymoon travel destinations and options that can help them to have the best time possible. It gives me so much pleasure when they comment and appreciate; it’s more than what I can ask for. So, here I go on top 5 best honeymoon destinations in Himachal Pradesh that can offer you value for money experience.

Everybody today wants to have a memorable honeymoon experience after getting married. When I talk about high mountains and snow clad regions the first thing that comes to your mind is Jammu and Kashmir. This northern state of India has always remained in the news for good and bad reasons but it still attracts lot of honeymooners from all over India and from the world as well that come here to spend some quality time. While some of my readers might be skeptical of whether they should explore Jammu and Kashmir or not mainly because of the terrorist activities that keep happening here from time to time, but I believe there is nothing much to worry about if you choose the right destinations and locations. Below I have listed 5 best honeymoon destinations in Jammu and Kashmir that offers great honeymoon experience without compromising on your safety.
The monsoon season is just about to end in the next few weeks and it’s time for many couples to share rings and flower garlands and go through all the traditions and customs that will bond them together for eternity. The concept of marriage in India is bit different from that in the West where the bond is contractual. Indians love marriages and Indian couples are always looking out for some great honeymoon destinations that they can look out for once they wrap up with all the band, baajaa, baaraat, and all the regional traditions. Many couples look out for international honeymoon destinations, but I believe there is so much more in India to explore you really don’t need to spend more. Believe it or not, India has some of the best honeymoon destinations with some of the best hotels and landscapes that can make your honeymoon memorable. Here I got you the top 5 best honeymoon destinations in India that have been popular for the kind of honeymoon experience that they offer, because first experience is always special and forever.
It’s quite ironic that many people in cities like Mumbai and Pune often curse the rain for the kind of urban mess that it creates and then rush out in the rural areas looking for some holiday spots where they can enjoy the serenity of nature. In my previous blog about waterfalls, I covered the must visit top 5 waterfalls near Mumbai but I finally thought that Maharashtra is not just around Mumbai and Pune. Maharashtra is blessed with plenty of natural landscapes and holiday destinations that should be explored. This time I am again covering the waterfalls that readers can enjoy and I have never covered them before on my blog so my readers can always expect some fresh and new content and even new waterfall destinations that they can explore. Below are the top 5 must visit waterfalls in Maharashtra which nature lovers, photographers and family people can enjoy.




