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Surrounded by sea on both sides, South India is blessed with some really breath taking beaches. Be it shallow beaches of Goa or the longest Indian  beach of Marina, all of them draw huge crowds for some reason or the other. With that said, what stands out is the Varkala Beach and something uniquely associated with it. It has a guardian looking over it, if you would like to call a Cliff by that moniker. And thats not it, it has a hippie culture to boast of. Not very long ago, this beach was oblivious to most wandering eyes though it was famous as a religious place.  Not very far off from the capital city of Trivandrum, the beach stands well connected and draws people for all the right reasons. While sun bathing and shallow sea swimming is common as in other beaches, staying in many resorts overlooking the sea is a different experience altogether. Dotted with shacks, the cliff offers explicit cuisines behind the roaring sea. A Spiritual Getaway:  Well thats not all, in addi...

The story of world renowned kancheevaram silk saree of Tamil Nadu revolves around the a swanky little town of Kancheepuram which apart from other things is known for the its architecturally grandeur temples. A town soaked in spirituality, Kancheepuram has a heavenly connection with almost every other thing. It should not be an overstatement that the Kanchivaram silks are bestowed with elegance by the creator himself. The story began when the land was ruled by many kingdoms, all fighting for existence of their kith and kin. History says that in the midst of all that art and culture flourished unrestrained as the kings themselves had a taste for it. It was a time when artists and artisans kept moving shifting their bases and seeking royal patronage. One such migration set the tone for what would become the nine yard and later the six yard wonder.  Kancheevaram, as suggested by the resemblance it has with Kanchipuram, got its name from the place it became famous. The time was that of ...

Though its common for tourists to scout for locations to spend weekends for change, its most often a wanderer in your heart that looks for something as demanding as a trekking expedition. Most often than not, people try to spin a cocoon of comfort while planning for a trip. But as the experienced  ones would say" trekking is a serious business" and that is in no way an exaggeration. It goes without saying that taking such an effort ensures hearty results. Riding high on a wish to break the daily shackles, I was looking for something  different to do this year. And the idea of a trek was always worth cherishing. Luckily, I stumbled upon an opportunity thanks to a bunch of enthusiasts who organize such tours every year. The destination was Vindhya ranges, base camp was RRCAT Indore and the final point was Wanchoo point. What came in between were Hills, fields, villages and ofcourse moments of awe, all packed up in a gap of six days. The trek started from Simrol, a slee...