My Yatra Diary...

Simple, Sustainable Living in North Goa: Saraya Ecostay and Organic Cafe

Arti November 01, 2022

As synonymous are the many gorgeous beaches and water with Goa; so is the flow, freedom and movement that comes along with them. And I found a homestay in Goa, that came packed with all of this and more! About the Homestay: Welcome to Saraya, a secluded homestay nestled in a quaint village named Sangolda in the heart of the busy bustling North Goa. “Saraya” is a Sa…

Mumbai Getaway Travel Guide: Ancient Syambhu Mahalakshmi Temple, Dahanu

Arti September 30, 2022

If you’re like me, then you are probably looking for which Devi Maa Durga Temples you can go to this Navratri! And if by any chance, you are also based out of Mumbai, then this blog post is tailor made for you! Where is the Mahalakshmi Temple at Dahanu situated? The Mahalakshmi temple in Dahanu, I am going to talk about here, is only about 90 kms. From Borivli and is…

MTDC Resort Ganpatipule, Ratnagiri Maharshtra: A Zen Getaway

Arti September 10, 2022

MTDC Resort Bamboo Cottages facing the Ganpatipule beach Ganpatipule has been long on my wishlist of places to visit from ever since I can remember. But as they say, you don’t go, can’t go unless the Lord calls . After waiting for mine for so many years now, finally the time came – when plans fell in place, tickets and hotel booked. When it came to booking a hotel i…

Gujarat - The Leela Gandhinagar Hotel Review | Book This for Luxury + Leisure Stay

Arti May 24, 2022

Just 30 kms. from Ahmedabad in Gujarat is the town where Mahatma Gandhi was born, pretty aptly named Gandhinagar. I have been to Ahmedabad multiple times but this was my first visit to Gandhinagar (thanks to the Statue of Unity FAM trip courtesy Government of India – Tourism Ministry and Gujarat Tourism), the capital city of Gujarat. With its lush greens, well plan…