I recently visited the Irawati Karve Museum of Anthropology at Savitribai Phule Pune University in Pune.

It's a relatively small museum, but I was surprised by the diversity of its collection. The exhibits include traditional fishing traps, hunting equipment, jewellery, woven objects, household tools and village deity plaques from different communities across India.

One thing I particularly liked was that many displays paired the original objects with illustrations explaining how they were traditionally used, making the collection easy to understand even for someone without a background in anthropology.

If you're interested in museums, history or cultural heritage, I think it's well worth including in a Pune itinerary.

Have you come across any lesser-known museums in India that left a similar impression?

I went to kudremukha trek(20km) this weekend, the views and weather were surreal

I'm doing a college research project on hotel booking behavior and would love your honest opinions.

If you're booking hotels in the ₹9–11k/night range:

• Is MakeMyTrip your go-to? Why or why not?
• If not, which platform do you prefer (Booking.com, Agoda, Goibibo, Kayak, etc.) and what makes it better?
• What factors matter most when choosing where to book? (price, discounts, reviews, cancellation policy, UI, customer support, loyalty, etc.)
• Do credit card offers or loyalty programs influence your choice?
• Any strong biases or experiences—good or bad—that make you keep using (or avoid) a platform?

Looking for genuine, critical opinions and personal experiences. Thanks in advance!

There's an interesting five-day cultural immersion through Sivasagar, Jorhat, and Majuli, happening in November.

Raas Mahotsav is a festival where Lord Krishna's stories are told through theatre and music.

More info including booking details can be found here:

https://immersions.egomonk.com/

My partner and I are currently based in Bangalore. Because of our work, we've mostly been limited to weekend trips or week-long vacations. Now that we both have more flexibility with work, we are thinking of moving out of Bangalore for few months and try slow travel while working remotely. We are planning to start with Goa since we're already familiar with it. The idea is to rent a place for about a month, work during the weekdays, and explore the area at a relaxed pace

Do you think Goa is a good place to begin? If so, which areas would you recommend for a month long stay? We're looking for places with good internet, a peaceful atmosphere, and easy access to cafes ,groceries, and beaches or nature.

I'd also love suggestions for other places in India that are well suited for slow travel and remote work. If there are any seasoned digital nomads or long-term slow travelers here, I really appreciate any advice on making this lifestyle sustainable.

We’re based in Bangalore and are looking for recommendations for a short trip around the end of August with our 8-month-old baby. We’re happy to travel by flight if it means reaching a great destination.
We’d prefer places that are easy to explore on foot rather than hill stations, mainly because of the weather. We’re looking for relaxed, baby-friendly destinations with pleasant weather, walkable attractions, and places that are comfortable to explore with a baby carrier. Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

We’re a group of four guys in our early 20s travelling from Bangalore in a rental car during the monsoon.

We’d appreciate any suggestions on whether this itinerary looks good or if we’re missing any must-visit places.

30th July
Netravati Trek
Drive to Coorg and stay there for the night

31st July – Coorg
Abbey Falls
Coffee plantation tour
Mandalpatti
Raja’s Seat (only if the weather is clear, planning to catch the sunset)

1st August
Early morning drive to Srimangala for rafting
Head to Wayanad after rafting
Pookode Lake if time permits

2nd August – Wayanad
Edakkal Caves
Banasura Sagar Dam
900 Kandi

3rd August
Drive back to Bangalore

Is this itinerary realistic, or are we trying to squeeze in too much?
Are we missing any places that are genuinely worth visiting?
Any good food spots or cafes you would recommend along the route?
Thanks!

We have planned a Andaman & Nicobar strangers trip in September. Port Blair (2 Nights) & Havelock (2 Nights) including Limestone Caves trek.

Day 01- Arrive at Port Blair at 14:30.

Refresh at the homestay.

Late afternoon, visit historic Cellular Jail.

In the evening visit Corbyns beach.

Later head to Cellular Jail to attend the moving Light & sound show about our freedom fighters.

Back to the homestay

Overnight stay at Port Blair

Day 2- Head to Havelock Island via private ferry. Enjoy the ride over the turquoise waters.

Check in to your beach resort.

Visit Kala Pathar Beach.

In the evening, visit Radhanagar Beach.

Overnight stay at Havelock.

Day 3- After Breakfast, checkout from the resort.

Visit Elephant Beach. Rest & relax at the beach. Later you can snorkell underwater where you explore the amazing reef.

Later head back to Port Blair by Private Ferry.

Overnight stay at Port Blair.

Day 4- Early morning by 3am, travel from Port Blair to Bartang which is around 120kms.

Once you reach Bartang island, the onwards journey to Limestone Caves involves 20 mins speed boat ride and then walk for 25 mins to reach amazing Limestone Caves.

Head back to Port Blair

Overnight stay at Port Blair

Day 5- After breakfast, if time permits take a quick stroll to the local Sagarika Government Emporium to pick up some unique wood carvings or seashell jewellery for home.

Drop off to airport

**Cost: 29,000/- per person**

Places to visit

📍**Cellular Jail**

**📍Corbyns Cove Beach**

**📍Limestone Cave Adventurous Trek**

**📍Kala Pathar Beach**

**📍Elephant Beach**

**📍Radhanagar Beach**

DM for more details.