The World Ways

24/07/2017

Back in 2016, when I made a second visit to one of the most amazing places I've ever been to - Hampi.

Also, you can read the travelogue here: http://bit.ly/GettingLostInThePast

You'd have probably heard about (and experienced) the captivating beauty of the ruins in Hampi already, but let me state the obvious - Hampi is a Paradise, i...

11/07/2017

"While reaching in an auto rickshaw from Vapi station, Devka beach in Nani Daman still seemed to be sleeping. Except for a few women sweepers cleaning the park (previously Devka Amusement Park) situated on the beach, no one could be seen around. From what I could see as an entrance, I stepped on the black sand of the widespread beach."

Daman In a Day is a Daman travelogue that details my experiences while visiting Daman, which is one among the seven union territories in India.

22/03/2017

"While arriving at Kasaragod during the early hours of Saturday morning, which was also the last day in 2016, we were still 3 hours away from meeting our friends who were on their way from Bangalore. As usual, our plan was to be at a new place for New Year and this time, we picked Ranipuram, also known as the Ooty of Kerala as our destination."

Read the Ranipuram travelogue by The World Ways and get to know how we celebrated New year in Ranipuram, popularly known as the Ooty of Kerala.

24/01/2017

The Beauty of Bekal - Part III.

The cleanliness and management of the entire premises is a noteworthy thing in Bekal. There are around 3 shops inside the fort that sell eatables and soft drinks, yet finding trash is a rare sight. All due credit goes to the Archelogicial Survey of India and its management staff.

19/01/2017

The last and one of the best things I did during my Himachal trip – paragliding above the Dhauladhar Ranges at Bir-Billing.

You can read more about the complete trip here: http://bit.ly/2k554BF

The last and one of the best things I did during my Himachal trip – paragliding above the Dhauladhar Ranges at Bir-Billing. Read and See More about the trip ...

16/01/2017

The Beauty of Bekal - Part II.

The fort spreads over 40 acres of land and from the structure of its construction, it appears to be built from the sea. For the very same reason, one might find it tedious to take a corner to corner visit on a sunny day.

A view from the citadel is all you need to engulf the beauty of Arabian Sea where boats sail in the vastness of the pristine green water-body. Currently under the governance of Archaeological Survey of India, the fort gained more popularity after the famous song Uyire from Mani Ratnam's Bombay was shot in its premises.

12/01/2017

The Beauty of Bekal - Part I.

Bekal Fort, the largest of its kind in Kerala, was built by Shivappa Nayaka in 1650 CE solely for the purpose of defence. The zigzag entrance as well as the trenches around affirm this.

During the reign of Tipu Sultan and his expedition to conquer Malabar, the Fort had also functioned as an important military station. During this time, an observation tower was constructed at the center of the widespread fort from where he can get a distinctive view of the vicinity, including the slightest movement of enemies.

P.S: What you see in this picture is the steep pathway to the observatory.

07/01/2017

Despite the fact that I’ve been travelling for nearly 3 years now, I still find myself standing confused when it comes to packing for a trip. Whether it’s for a weekend trip or a week’s trip, or longer ones, I tend to pack a tad more than what I basically need and end up using only a few among them. Having said that, I do have a basic list of items and no matter what, I carry them almost everywhere I go. The items that go into my bag(s) also vary depending upon the number of days as well as on the terrain and climate.

So, here is the list of items I tend to carry while travelling. Regardless of how frequent you travel, I hope this comes handy to you too.

Be it a weekend or month-long trip, packing can often put you in dilemma. But worry not, before you start to pack for your next, go through this list.

06/01/2017

"A hamlet in the Kerala backwaters, Kakkathuruthu was resting untouched by the outside world until it got featured in National Geographic’s Around the World in 24 Hours, a photo tour for the adventurous traveler who never stops. The list starts from Hawai’i Volcanoes National Park at 5:00 and ends at 4:00 in a lakeside retreat at Northern Ireland after leaving its mark at 18:00 in this secluded island."



Witnessing a Sunset at Kakkathuruthu, the National Geographic's recommendation to catch a day's setting Sun as seen in Around the World in 24 Hours.

30/12/2016

From missing a Sunset by the fraction of a few seconds after an exhausting climb of 575 steps at the Monkey Temple to getting lost atop Matunga Hills at night, this Hampi trip was surely one among the best trips I did this year.

Read on to know more.

Read the second Hampi travelogue by The World Ways to know how two friends explored Hampi and got lost while getting back from Matunga Hills at night!

29/12/2016

Hampi, lost in the past - Part VII.

Walking through the rock-paved pathway to Vittala Temple, river Tungabhadra flowing through our left looked all the more beautiful in evening light. A huge wall formed by rocks separated it from the other side of the land. Coracles which are used to take tourists for a round trip were on the banks, but since we were short of money and as Vittala was our Sunset-destination, we resumed walking.

It was only past five and we had plenty of time before the Sunset. So we decided to catch a glimpse of the Sun from the nearby seen pile of rocks. But after getting onto a pretty huge rock, we ditched our plan of heading to Vittala and settled down to enjoy the Sunset from there.

It was calm and there was no one around. The rock walls afar covered the Sun making it invisible after a certain point. But boy oh boy, the sky started splattering a variety of colors right after the Sunset. From the usual orange hues to various other warm tones, it just kept changing one after the other. And of all, I still remember that mix of magenta which stayed for a while. For obvious reasons, I found it to be the Hampi’s way of bidding goodbye.

12/12/2016

Hampi, lost in the past - Part VI.

We got back to Hampi bazaar road soon and as I passed the Police Station, a man whom I walked past told me that if I wait for a few more minutes, I can see the rocks being lit in Red, Green and Blue lights. In a conversation that followed, I came to know that his team is experimenting some lights and in a span of around 15 days, they'll start depicting Mahabharatha on the stone carvings with the help of lights. They're also expecting this to come up as a unique attraction in the ruins of Hampi.

Then, to clear the uncertainty we had, I asked: "Are there any leopards up in those hills?" Him: "Yes, 3 of them!"

Stunned, I looked at Naseef Gafoor and thanked our stars for keeping us safe. It then struck me - what if the cave I entered was their habitat? Or maybe, one of their habitats?

I don't know!