Reached #REDHUxKASAULI
We started from Gurgaon at 6 a.m. and finally at 6 p.m. we are at Kasauli. There were many pit stops including a 3 hour lunch stop at Mohali. Apart…
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#CoverUp 47 : Silver Glint in Kashmir
A simple black tunic dress, a ton of silver jewellery around my neck ( all from Amrapali ), a backdrop of mountains, blue sky and stunning greenery and this was a simple #CoverUp to dream up.
Timelapse : A Kashmiri Night Sky #EyesForDestinations
Love how the clouds tried to obscure the Milky Way on my first day in Kashmir and then played hide and seek all week giving my camera clear skies followed…
Bangalore for the #LPCup & other things
I was in Bangalore for a couple of days in addition to the Louis Philippe Golf Cup - there is a six-and-a-half minute video diary from the three days I was there.
Palanquin Handles #HeritageTransportMuseum
This special blog feature is for one of my favourite sections at the museum : Palanquin Handles. From the Heritage Transport Museum earlier during the #DestinationUnlocked tour with Le Meridien Gurgaon.
Mittal Tea House & Hauz Khas #DestinationUnlocked
As part of Le Meridien New Delhi's Destination Unlocked program, a tour of Old Delhi was followed by a visit to the Mittal Tea house - and some tea tasting, which was followed by a visit to the lovely Hauz Khas Village.
Old Delhi #DestinationUnlocked for Le Meridien
As part of Le Meridien New Delhi's Destination Unlocked program, a tour of Old Delhi included walking the lanes within lanes of Chandni Chowk, Khari Baoli, street food and lunch at Masterji Kee Haveli. Lots of flowers and spices led the way.
Heritage Transport Museum #DestinationUnlocked
As part of unlocking Gurgaon as a destination during the course of the Le Meridien Gurgaon launch, I got to visit the stunning Heritage Transport Museum< that is run by Mr. Thakral of Le Meridien New Delhi. The museum is at Taoro / Taoru in Haryana, about a 90 minute drive from Le Meridien Gurgaon. The museum houses an eclectic collection of cars, hand carts, palanquins, boats, a train compartment and even a bi-plane.
#StRegisPolo #EyesForLuxury Jaigarh Fort, Jaipur
The finale of the St. Regis Polo brand launch at Jaipur, Rajasthan was an extravagant dinner party at the Jaigarh Fort. The fort had been decorated with beautiful lighting and…
#StRegisPolo #EyesForLuxury City Palace, Jaipur
If you have been following me on Twitter or Instagram, you are already aware that I was recently in Jaipur covering the first launch event for the launch of the…
Ranikhet, October 2014 #Vacation #EyesForDestinations
After the madness of fashion week and prior assignments, a break was due. Luckily Dad suggested Ranikhet. We all love the place and accommodation was booked and we were off.…
Happy Independence Day 2014
The online initiative by the India Government, myGov.nic.in has piqued my interest enough for me to actually go sign up on it. I’m not entirely sure what to make of…
Return from #Dharchula #EyesForDestinations
You recall Honorary Capatin Bhola sahab? He had said he’d wait for us when we left Dharchula at 6/7 a.m. on the road where his home is located. True to…
Down Memory Lane #OldHome #Dharchula #EyesForDestinations
It would be sacrilege to not visit the home we used to live in 30 years ago when Dad was posted at Dharchula. This day was dedicated to that. We…
Attempt at a Picnic #Dharchula #EyesForDestinations
Boya and girls all ready for a picnic further down the road from Dharchula. Food & drink packed and a couple of Maruti Gypsies to ferry us. We set out…
#Dharchula A Walk To Nepal #EyesForDestinations
You can walk across a foot-bridge that hangs over the Kali river, from Dharchula to Nepal.  Residents are permitted to move to and for without permits / paperwork – I…
Goa with Wendell Rodricks, Part IV
I had a flight to catch today. I would be leaving Wendell’s lovely home. The Casa Dona Maria. With a heavy yet joyful heart. Beautiful, beautiful, warm, delightful home. Above,…
Dharchula Firing Day #EyesForDestinations
On our second day at Dharchula, we got lucky. The Kumaon Scouts’ planned a morning at the firing range! The boys were especially pleased because they hadn’t ever done this…
#AloftBengaluruCBP Hotel Launch #SPG
Yup. That’s a Cessna ( without it’s engine ) hanging from the ceiling of the newly launched Aloft Hotel at Cessna Business Park, Bengaluru. Fitting. It’s a delightful hotel and…
First Day at #Dharchula #EyesForDestinations
After that insane spell of driving for getting to Dharchula, we woke up looking like zombies the next morning. Also, as a welcome to Dharchula’s Kumaon Scouts, there was an…
Four Points by Sheraton #Bengaluru #EyesForDestinations
Recently got a quick tour of a new hospitality property at Whitefields, Bengaluru called Four Points by Sheraton, a Starwood Property. It launches officially in July 2014 and in that location…
Delhi to Dharchula Travel
We ( the Family ) recently returned from a short vacation to the hills of Uttarakhand and I’m blogging the photos in batches. These are from Day 01 and Day…
Quick Update from #AloftBengaluruCBP
Yup. This is how much fun it is to work with a brand that gets it. Loving it and how at ALOFT at Bengaluru’s Cessna Business Park. More detailed updates…