Meemure – Sri Lanka’s Secret Haven in Knuckles Mountain Range
Meemure is one of the remotest village in Sri Lanka. Located in the kuckles mountain range, Meemure is ideal for hiking, camping, and just some quiet time.
How to Choose a Hostel – A Woman Traveller’s Guide
My guide to choosing a hostel as a woman who has been traveling solo for over six years, has volunteered in multiple hostels, and has managed the setting up of a hostel.
Chettinad Guide – Palatial Bungalows, Traditional Looms, and a Rich History
Chettinad region comprises of 72 villages (divided into clusters) in the Sivaganga district of Tamil Nadu. Chettinad region is where Chettiar community resided predominantly. Chettiar community itself is one of the oldest trading communities of Tamil Nadu. The homes are known for their grandeur and adoption of elements from around the world.
9 Heritage buildings in Kodaikanal (That you can still visit)
Kodaikanal has a remarkably rich history that’s old enough to add to the mystique but new enough to let people feel it through the walls and routes that were set up over a hundred years ago by American missionaries who first set up their homes here.
Trek to Vellagavi Village – Old Kodaikanal
Trek to Vellagavi village, also known as Old Kodaikanal, is no easy task. One has to descend 3.5 km on a path laden with rocks, the descend is not the challenge here, it’s the return.
Buddhist Meditation Center in Sri Lanka – Nilambe
My love for Meditation comes from my experiences with Zen meditation in India that I get to practice at Bodhi Zendo. And it is through a fellow meditator I met at Bodhi Zendo that I got to know of Nilambe and I’m so incredibly grateful to her for that. Nilambe Buddhist meditation center is a … Read more
16 Things I Don’t Buy Anymore
In 2016, I packed my life in two bags and since then have been living a minimalist’s life. That means I have stopped buying some things that might surprise a few.
A boat ride from hell – Delft Island (Nedunthivu) to Jaffna
I woke up to the thundering rain, my only worry – would the boat operate in this weather? But it had been raining the previous day as well and everything ran on schedule. So, I woke up when I had to, packed my bag which I hadn’t prepared for an overnight stay, and left when … Read more
Auroville things that I wish get replicated in all communities
After nearly five months of living in Auroville, I still couldn’t find a good reason to leave. I went from living near the Matrimandir to living by the beach, but I could not bring myself to leave until I had to (owing to a medical emergency). But I often wondered, what was it about Auroville … Read more
Travel Guide to Auroville – A Unique living Experience in India
What is Auroville? Auroville, also known as the city of dawn, is an international community in the southern part of India, Tamil Nadu. Auroville is the brainchild of The Mother – Mirra Alfassa, spiritual partner of Sri Aurobindo. ‘Auro’ in Auroville come from his name. Auroville is likely the most diverse community in the world. … Read more