Author: Saurav Sinha

  • Varanasi with Family: A Guide to Ghats, Gods, and Finding Peace in Kashi

    Varanasi with Family: A Guide to Ghats, Gods, and Finding Peace in Kashi

    Varanasi, or Kashi, is not a city you simply visit; it’s an experience that envelops you. As one of the seven sacred Sapta Puri cities, it holds a unique place in India’s spiritual geography. This journey was different from my usual solo travels. I was traveling with my mother, aunt,…

  • Haridwar: Gateway to the Gods, and the Past We Carry

    Haridwar: Gateway to the Gods, and the Past We Carry

    The journey to Haridwar, the fourth of India’s seven sacred Sapta Puri cities, begins not with a grand announcement, but with the rumble of a bus engine leaving Delhi after dark. It’s a passage from the structured present into a timeless, fluid world. My trip was twofold: to immerse myself…

  • Christmas in Aizawl: Mist, Music, and Meaning in Mizoram’s Hills

    Christmas in Aizawl: Mist, Music, and Meaning in Mizoram’s Hills

    This year, I sought a Christmas away from the familiar. My journey led me from the festive hum of mainland India to the quiet, mist-laden hills of Aizawl, the capital of Mizoram. This wasn’t a trip about grand celebrations, but about finding meaning in stillness, community, and the gentle warmth…

  • Kedarnath Yatra: A First-Timer’s Complete Guide from Delhi (2025)

    Kedarnath Yatra: A First-Timer’s Complete Guide from Delhi (2025)

    For countless souls, the call to Kedarnath is a spiritual imperative. It was for me. This isn’t just a travel guide; it’s the story of my journey from the bustling heart of Delhi to the profound silence of the Himalayas. If you’re planning your first Char Dham Yatra, this guide…