The Happiest Country in the world

Kingdom of Bhutan The Happiest Country in the World Most nations measure their success in GNP (Gross national product), Bhutan does the same by measuring their GNH (Gross national HAPPINESS). No kidding.  I read about it before I went to Bhutan and I was surprised to realize that Bhutan’s claim to be the “happiest country…

Manipal

We all know Manipal and it’s universities. What we don’t know is beyond the college going aspirational swarm of youth, hanging in the dark, shady and the only pubs of the town across their perfect college campuses, lies a virgin tropical village, surrounded by rivers, backwaters, beaches, peninsula, islands, culture, heritage, ayurveda, art and surf. Since my brother was there pursuing his dream…

Srinagar

Srinagar –  Magic in the Dal Lake. We all know, over the years Srinagar has developed to become a suburb. There has been a huge influx of tourists for the last couple of decades. I grew up listening to the stories about the beauty of Srinagar. It’s where my grandparents went for their honeymoon and…

Chatpal

I began a month long journey with nine other people and man it was… Here is a memoir from this little village of Kashmir Valley