Hotel

Like most non-resident Bengalis, I travel to Calcutta frequently, and every time, I chance upon some unexplored treasure tucked between the drapes of history. But this time was singularly special. I have been researching on the journey of…
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Stealth and grace marked his every step; his long furry tail swished like a bridal train, helping him maintain balance at the top of a ridge. The snow leopard paused, preened and then presented a proud profile, unaware of the adoring…
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Phone charger, check. Toothpaste, check. Sunglasses, check. Itinerary, check. Ah, the good old itinerary. If someone’s familiar with those long sheets of paper, it’s me. A vacation essential in our house, only Papa found them appealing.…
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I was seated on the fifth floor deck of my Grand Executive Suite in Grand Hyatt Kochi Bolgatty. Overlooking the serene expanse of the Vembanad Lake, I sipped my morning coffee. Lush green palm trees swayed in the wind as glistening rays of…
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The first thing most people would notice about Imphal, Manipur’s capital city, is that it seems to be overrun with shabby, worn down buildings, traffic and dusty streets. And the city often becomes the mirror for the state. But if you have…
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Awesome surfing, the coolest street art, yoga studios, hipster cafes and beach bars – it’s time to find out the best things to do in Canggu, Bali.  Canggu is one of the hottest destinations in Bali right now! Buzzing with…
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Tsering offered me a handful of ruby red finger millet grains to taste. A crunch and a pop, followed by a burst of sweetness. I then took a swig of a deceptively innocuous looking clear liquid, brewed from the grain I had just ingested.…
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The first course at Masque, a cuisine-agnostic, ingredient-driven restaurant in Mumbai, is always served in the kitchen. On the first work station was a smouldering brazier. However, instead of charcoal, the brazier was filled with…
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Infinity pools, beautiful beaches and romantic resorts. Say hello to the best honeymoon hotels in Bali! Bali often tops the lists of dream destinations for honeymoons, and for good reason! White sandy beaches, iconic rice terraces and…
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A bejeweled bird is pinned onto the ceiling of the Peacock Bar, an extension of the hotel’s central lobby. The bird, fittingly, is a peacock. Its encrusted tail winds around columns and pillars, spreading out in all its gleaming glory. The…
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It is often said that the journey is more important than the destination. For me, no place embodies this better than Pahalgam. The ‘Valley of Shepherds’—so named after its first inhabitants—is home to every Kashmir cliché. Just about 100…
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I have always been fascinated by the tales of Rajasthan’s maharajas and their opulent lifestyles. I have also always nursed a secret desire to experience that life, even if for a while. Luckily, a recent three-day stay at JW Marriott…
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A visit to Arunachal Pradesh is bound to throw up many wonders. While attending the annual Nyokum Yullo festival in Seppa in East Kameng district in February this year, I found a few. Nyokum Yullo is the main festival of the Nyishi, one of…
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