This story was originally published in TravelDine India by Vernika Awal. Sometimes, a city walk leaves you to fathom a vibe by leaving you on your own with a view. In Jodhpur, Rajasthan, Bluecity Walks achieves exactly this. They say that one of the best ways to explore a city is by walking through the … Continue reading Soak in the blues of Jodhpur as you walk through the old Blue City of Rajasthan

This story was originally published in TravelDine India by Vernika Awal. Mharo Khet in Jodhpur is an experiential farm that promises a modern farm-to-fork experience in the Thar desert of Rajasthan, while keeping sustainable living in mind. It isn’t everyday that you get a chance to sit under a canopy of guava trees, with a … Continue reading A new desert song with Mharo Khet’s farm-to-fork experience in Jodhpur

This story was originally published in TravelDine India by Vernika Awal. If there ever was a two-word description for a place that the heart would yearn for, Landour Bakehouse in the small town of Landour in Uttarakhand would not be too far from the target. If you grew up in an English-medium convent institute in … Continue reading Walk up to smell the coffee and enjoy the preserved charm of Landour Bakehouse

This story was originally published in TravelDine India by Vernika Awal. Haoma, Bangkok pop-up at The Leela Palace New Delhi served us a peek into Chef Deepanker Khosla’s vision of sustainable fine dining. The end results are poster kids of a new generation of Indian cuisine for the world. Browse through the webpage of Haoma, … Continue reading Haoma, Bangkok, a poster child of new-gen Indian cuisine!

This story was originally published in TravelDine India by Vernika Awal. As a ‘craft rum’, Maka Zai is looking to do for rum what the likes of Greater Than and Stranger and Sons did for gin in India. Nearly five years ago, I was at a house party when I was asked if I’d heard … Continue reading A growing palate: How craft rum looks to emulate gin’s success in India

This story was originally published in TravelDine India by Vernika Awal. After acquiring The Beer Cafe, Bira presents its own taproom experience — a move that even the behemoth Kingfisher hasn’t pulled off in India. On October 12, a regulatory filing highlighted one of the most significant acquisitions in the food and beverage industry of … Continue reading Tap into beery times with Bira’s taprooms across the country

This story was originally published in TravelDine India by Vernika Awal. The Leela Palace, Udaipur, in Rajasthan is an emotion that stays with you, long after you’re back from your trip. That, perhaps, is its biggest triumph as a destination that isn’t for everyday. What, really, is it that makes us spend on luxury? In … Continue reading The Leela Palace, Udaipur — your royal route to resplendent Rajasthan