Mikhil Rialch
History lover. Wasp hater. World-conqueror-in-waiting.
5 Budget Hotels in Udaipur to Give You More Value for Money
August 23, 2017 Weekend Getaways , Surprise Me!
Udaipur is arguably the most sophisticated and scenic of the erstwhile Rajputana princely states. A land of pristine lakes, opulent palaces, and de ... »
4 Reasons Why You Should Visit McLeodganj
April 03, 2017 Surprise Me!
Overheard at McLeodganj: ‘None of this Tibetan thukpa nonsense. Let's find a nice North Indian restaurant.’ (Family ... »
4 Lost Cities to Visit Before You Die
April 03, 2017 Surprise Me! , Offbeat
‘Time is a flat circle’—Rust Cohle That’s one of the most enduring quotes from the hugely popular television series T ... »
Mission to Mars: Sci-fi or Reality?
April 03, 2017 Surprise Me!
Until the last couple of decades, the words ‘Mission to Mars’ usually meant the plot of a pulp science-fiction novel; with evil emperor ... »
6 Bangkok Shopping Experiences That Will Turn You into a Shopaholic
November 25, 2022 Food & Shopping
That Bangkok is a veritable shopping hub, at par with the best in the West, is a well-known fact. Where it scores a point or two above its c ... »
If you had to make a ‘Top 5’ list of favourite hill stations in India, chances are Ooty would figure on that list. Nicknamed the &lsquo ... »
June 11, 2019 Surprise Me!
Nestled deep within the Nilgiri Hills (literally, ‘The Blue Mountains’) is the charming hill-town of Ooty, also known as ‘Queen o ... »
5 Things to Do in Ooty for the Adventure Lover
February 03, 2023 Surprise Me!
Ooty’s reputation as a honeymoon spot is well-known and well-deserved, what with the blue Nilgiris in the distance and the eucalyptus forests ... »
7 Places to Visit Near Hyderabad
April 03, 2017 Weekend Getaways
While it's true that one really can't get enough of the stunning architecture and delectable cuisine of Hyderabad (that biryani though), so ... »