Have you ever heard of a place where people live for only six months a year, leaving it abandoned for the rest? Niti Village is one of the most remote Himalayan settlements, offering a unique travel experience near the Indo-Tibetan border. This blog is about my journey to one of the most unique settlements in […]
Read More Niti Village: A remote Himalayan Paradise on the Indo-Tibetan BorderA place in India that doesn’t feel like India. A paradise where the sky meets breathtaking rock formations, shaped by time itself. Yes, I am talking about the Grand Canyon of India—Gandikota. The Unplanned Adventure Begins Back in 2019, when I was working at ArchitectureRED in Chennai, I found myself craving an escape. A break […]
Read More Gandikota: A Hidden Paradise with Hindu-Islamic Cultural InfluencesEchoes of a Forgotten Battlefield As someone from Kerala, a land that never witnessed massive battlefields like the 1857 Revolt, walking through Nicholson Cemetery in Delhi was an overwhelming experience. Kerala’s past is deeply rooted in trade, regional skirmishes, and colonial influences, but never have we seen a rebellion of such a scale, where an […]
Read More Nicholson Cemetery: A Haunting Journey Through Delhi’s Forgotten Battlefield and Colonial ArchitectureChettinad, the name alone evokes images of vibrant colors, the rich aroma of spices, and a culture deeply woven with tradition. But beyond its famous cuisine and grand mansions, there’s another layer of history waiting to be explored. Look closely at the doors of Chettinad’s heritage homes, and you’ll find stories carved into the wood—stories […]
Read More The Doors of Chettinad: Whispers from the PastIt was a rainy day in Sri Lanka when my friend Aswin Raju and I set off from Colombo to Mirissa. Our destination: the Jayawardane House, a masterpiece by the legendary Sri Lankan architect Geoffrey Bawa. We were excited to witness firsthand one of his most celebrated works. Despite the heavy traffic slowing our bus […]
Read More Geoffrey Bawa’s Modernist Vision: The Jayawardane HouseJust a short hop from the southernmost tip of India, nestled at the foot of the Western Ghats, lies Thirukurungudi. This little village is steeped in temple history, and one Sunday, my friend Sidharth and I decided to explore it. We were on a quest to see the Vaishnava Nambi Temple, one of the 108 […]
Read More Thirukurungudi Nambi Temple – A Hidden Gem in the GhatsLast Saturday wasn’t like any other. I woke up at 8 AM, feeling a twinge of guilt. Two weeks in Bangalore, and I hadn’t explored a thing! The city’s usual symphony of honking and the relentless rush was starting to wear me down. I desperately needed a change of pace. I decided the weekend was […]
Read More Ramalingeswara temple: A walk through time in Avani