INTERVIEW
“Solo travel gives
you freedom to do
your own thing.
You can travel
spontaneously at
a slow pace. You
get to connect with
people, make new
friends and are able
to absorb a place
more deeply.”
Backwaters of Kerala
What is the most stunning sight that you
have laid your eyes on?
Ah! Well, there have been many sights that
have stunned me–backwaters of Kerala,
Dandeli, remote regions of Sikkim and
recently Sonmarg really gripped me.
Your crown for the world’s most
relaxing place would go to…
I enjoyed my stay tremendously at Sai
Vishram Beach Resort in Paduvari
(Coastal Karnataka). You can recline on
the beach whole day long without a thing
on your mind.
Point us to a great place for dinner
Ambrai Bar & Restaurant in Udaipur.
It’s a lovely place for romantic lake-side
evenings. Who wouldn’t be mesmerised
by the picturesque Lake Pichola and the
divine Lake Palace?
An unforgettable meal memory?
It was the scrumptious South-Indian
platter served on a houseboat in Kerala.
Though I am not a fan of South Indian
cuisine, the food I had in Kerala was
delectable!
A travel app or gadget you would
recommend
It’s better to keep technology at bay on
your travels.
Sonmarg
Your favourite souvenir from your
travels?
I don’t typically shop when I’m travelling.
In fact, I deliberately stay away from
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