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The Pause, Camrose Estate – Sakleshpur

Jan 14th – 16th, 2026 Shall we start the New Year with a Pause … a true pause to stop and smell the roses? Well, the cliché takes on an almost literal meaning when you find yourself at The Pause … Continue reading

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Samara Boutique Villa

Apr 6th – 8th, 2025 A profusion of fuchsia hued blooms dance in welcome, their vibrant clusters cascading in charmingly unruly fashion. Various species of tiny birds flit in and out of these paper thin bougainvillea bracts, as usual not … Continue reading

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TGI Star Holiday Resort – Yercaud

March 7th – 9th, 2025 Do you have an inclination for the Incline? Then join me on this little trip high up in the hills of the Eastern ghats of South India. The driveway slopes upwards, flanked by rows of … Continue reading

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Retreat’s Hospitium – Yercaud

The bright yellow and light green hues of the freshly painted gate welcomed me, paint tin, brushes, thinner and all. Dominic the gardener cum handy man cautioned me about the wet paint as he quickly moved out of the way … Continue reading

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The Minister’s Mansion – Kanthalloor – Part 2 – Activities

This is a 2 part series that is continued from Minister’s Mansion, Kanthalloor-An Overview Kanthalloor and its surroundings are a part of the Shola evergreen forest ranges and the rugged terrain provides scenic beauty in the form of waterfalls, mountain … Continue reading

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The Minister’s Mansion – Kanthalloor – Part 1 – An Overview

(A 2 part series on the Minister’s Mansion, Kanthalloor, Kerala which includes the overview and the sightseeing) Is a Plum assignment defined as a great job to have or a project where Plums hang within reach of your nose? The … Continue reading

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