Many travelers visit Dehradun, the gateway to Uttarakhand and quickly move on to other places. Be the queen of hills Mussoorie or the religious destinations like Haridwar, Rishikesh and locations up the hills from there like Yamunotri, Gangotri, Kedarnath & Badrinath. But Dehradun offers more than being just a stop over. And two nights here … The post 8 top landmarks of Dehradun in a day first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

Having traveled on work and pleasure for over three decades now, this was one of the many trips to Uttarakhand for me. The last time was two years back on a solo trip to Dehradun, the capital city. And then to Mussoorie, fondly called the Queen of the hills. But this journey was a little … The post Himalay Homestays, a Dehradun Airbnb first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

Some trips are planned much in advance and some just happen. This one was one of them. Probably a call from the Lord. While planning a school friends trip to the hills later this month with Alok, his wife Geeta and Miru, I suggested a trip to Ayodhya sometime. Alok immediately proposed March itself and … The post Shree Ram Janmabhoomi & Ayodhya Guide first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

While our first day in Shantiniketan this time was completely relaxed, we did make really good use of our afternoon. Going around the lovely University Campus and stopping by at all the landmarks there. Then experiencing nature, music, culture and creations at Srijani Shilpagram. Next some great Bong food at Amar Kutir Hensel Ghar followed … The post What are top Shantiniketan Landmarks? first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

Relationships are built over time and this one has certainly been one of those very special ones. With Regenta Orkos Kolkata, a 4 star property and our connect goes back seven years. I remember every time I would be heading there early morning to facilitate leadership programs for managers from the top private sector bank … The post A staycation at Regenta Orkos Kolkata first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

Munich called München in Germany is the capital city of the Bavaria state and means ‘Home of the Monks’. The lovely Isar River flows through the city and Munich has long been a center for arts with some amazing museums and art galleries. Also factories and corporate offices with Munich being a hub for manufacturing, … The post A visit to Nymphenburg Palace, Munich first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

Shantiniketan is a destination people keep going back to. One it’s so close to Kolkata and many have a second home here. Second its irresistible charm. Be it for visitors from Bengal, nearby states or any tourist who has experienced this place once before. The endless ride on a toto visiting the same places again … The post How to enjoy your first day in Shantiniketan first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

We were spending a couple of days in Durgapur my second home for almost three decades now. And that’s when I received a call from a longtime colleague and friend of mine. “I heard you are in Durgapur. Why not visit and stay in my place in Shantiniketan? It’s so close from there, she said”. … The post A Beautiful Homestay in Shantiniketan first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

The world has changed and so have the women of Kolkata. Not just confined to their homes like the yesteryears, they now manage their studies or jobs and look after their close ones as well with relative ease. Be it their parents, in-laws, children and of course the difficult husband if they have one. She … The post Going around this charming city of Kolkata first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more

Having worked in the organization for a few years as a DGM heading sales for north & east regions in their financial services vertical, the brand Peerless has stayed in my heart even after a decade of moving out to pursue my passion. Passion for leadership coaching, writing, traveling and travel blogging. The opportunity came … The post Why stay in Peerless Hotel Kolkata? first appeared on Travels With Passion ..read more