A travelers itinerary guide to visit Andaman Islands, the Unspoiled beauty of Indian Islands

The year 2020 will possibly be remembered as the year of the pandemic, where entire world struggled but eventually came together against the Covid-19 pandemic. We desperately wanted to make some good fond memories out of Year 2020 and travel to few places at least to get out of the routine of work from home. After having to stay indoors / work from home and volunteering with local NGO for few weeks during Migrant Laborers travel crisis, we wanted to have a family getaway some

Day ride to Muthathi & Somanathpura by Hilltrotters during during Nov.2020

When you take the name Punjab, you are reminded of the rich heritage of Punjab and the ever welcoming people of Punjab, but on the other hand, you will be awestruck when you get to taste their Punjabi cuisine which makes the experience of Punjab complete to say the least. During partition Punjab was divided into two regions (if we want to understand the things in simpler manner), the one of half which is in Pakistan today and the better half (I could say it, as I am proud Ind

Punjab & Rajasthan, are regarded as great heritage destinations in the Northern India. Rajasthan with its rich heritage due to the erstwhile Rajput kingdoms which made sure Rajasthan would get top marks in Heritage destinations for centuries later as well, thanks to their large number of Forts and Luxury palaces all around the desert state of Rajasthan. Punjab, on the other hand, has been remembered not only for its early kingdoms but also during the British occupation of Ind

In the Dark Shades of Andharban Forest - A trek into the deep woods of Andharban Forest close to Tamhini Ghat and Lonavala range in Sahyadri

Pune is known as the cultural capital of Maharashtra state, and there is no wonder we at HillTrotters had keen interest in visiting and exploring Pune city. We got the chance to visit Pune in the First week of March'2019, to celebrate one of our friend's birthday who is settled in Pune, and we decided to make it a weekend of Travel, so that we can get a glimpse of Pune. Travelling from Mumbai to Pune is one of the well known travel route and there are plenty of modes of trave

Ever since I read about Ajanta and Ellora caves in our school days depicting the rich history of Ajanta & Ellora, I wanted to be there to witness the magnificent historical carvings of Ajanta and Ellora caves. At that time I didn't realize, that it would take me at least 15 more years to be there myself along with my soulmate/travel partner, staring at those stone carvings in the heart of Maharashtra. That day arrived in Feb'2019, when I was in Mumbai (just 3 months before th

Kashmir is recognized as the Paradise from long time. Even though it is the hotbed of major conflicts between India and Pakistan, including armed conflicts, it was never disregarded as dangerous to travel in Kashmir, at least in tourist circuits. The mesmerizing valleys, the rivers originating from glaciers, the natural skyscrapers "the Himalayas", the snowcapped peaks, the ever welcoming people of Kashmir, the unique cuisine, have always welcomed travelers from all corners o

When I first came up with my Travel Bucket list for places to visit in and around Mumbai, this was probably at the bottom somewhere. But I kept on hearing this name in my office from other enthusiastic travelers as this place is one of the best camping sites on the lake bed close to Mumbai. So, I had to bring this place very much to the top of my Bucket list, and visit the nature's beauty. Bhandardara is in Ahmed Nagar distirct of Maharashtra and is quite close to the Mumbai