A colonial stay in the Nilgiris – Sinnadorai’s bungalow, Mangorange

It is the end of April. Although intermittent rains bring some respite from the summer heat in Bangalore, the heart longs for the solitude and bliss of the hills. Especially the Nilgiris, for I haven't been there in 4 years. Thus, when the chance of spending a weekend in the lower reaches of the … Continue reading →

Postcards from Valparai

Here are some more picture postcards from the trip to Valparai. Charming little Valparai and it's pretty tea … Continue reading →

A weekend trip to Valparai

When the idea of making a weekend trip to Valparai struck me, I discovered that the origins of this hill station, and the flourishing state of much of it's tea estates are due in no small part, to pioneering gentlemen from the days of the British Raj. It comes as a bit of a surprise … Continue reading →

RE-BLOG: A Higher Place, A Divine Treat | OPEN Magazine

Cannot help but re-blog a few scintillating pieces of writing that I read recently. The first one begins with an introduction to the quaint British concept of hill stations and then delves into details of the writer's experiences in the charming town of Kodaikanal. Rajni George paints a … Continue reading →

Uncovering the secret Porthimund lake in the Nilgiris

There is a lot more to Ooty and the Nilgiris than the cliched tourist brochures and websites would have you believe. I couldn't get enough of the Nilgiris during my last trip and knew for sure there were a lot many things that lay hidden. To uncover these, you either have to know people who know … Continue reading →