When I finally turned off the ignition of our Mahindra XUV700 in our Mumbai driveway, the sudden silence inside the cabin was overwhelming. I sat behind the wheel for a long moment and stared at the odometer. It had just crossed the 60,000-kilometer mark. For most, that number simply measures Read more
Today, standing on the sacred shores of Puri with the ocean breeze on my face, I looked down at the odometer of our XUV700. It had just crossed the 60,000-kilometer mark. But those aren’t just kilometers. They are a testament to a marathon of faith, a relentless drive across the Read more
Vietnam. The name itself conjures images of emerald rice paddies, bustling street markets, and ancient temples. Having just returned from an unforgettable 9-day adventure, I’m thrilled to share my meticulously planned itinerary, along with all the tips, tricks, and hidden gems I discovered along the way. If you’re dreaming of Read more
“What began as a distant dream became the most soulful journey of my life.” Introduction: Busting the Myth It’s often believed that the Char Dham Yatra is only for the elderly. But that myth was beautifully shattered on our 2024 journey—a pilgrimage that brought together grandparents, parents, and children into Read more
Introduction Mahakumbh is the world’s largest spiritual gathering, a place where millions come to take a dip in the holy waters of Triveni Sangam—where the Ganga, Yamuna, and the mystical Saraswati meet. This year, we—Sharanam, Vaishali, Mithil, and Bela—embarked on an unforgettable 75-hour road trip from Mumbai to Prayagraj and Read more
Every great spiritual marathon has that one missing piece of the puzzle that demands its own dedicated journey. For us, that piece was the Omkareshwar Jyotirlinga. While we had covered incredible ground across the country in our XUV 700, this sacred shrine in Madhya Pradesh remained unvisited. To rectify this, Read more
May 1, 2023, marked the beginning of an adventure that had been months in the making. We packed our bags, loaded up our Mahindra XUV 700, and set out from Mumbai on a massive cross-country expedition. Over the next 16 days, we drove across six states—Maharashtra, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Read more
An 800-kilometer weekend road trip demands tight logistics and high endurance. When we mapped out our route for November 2022, the goal was to execute a rapid, two-day loop starting from Mumbai, cutting through Nashik and Shirdi, reaching Aurangabad, and driving all the way back. We initiated this massive 800-kilometer Read more
Every great road trip requires a robust architecture and a grand vision. When we mapped out our route for October 2022, the goal was ambitious: start from our home in Mumbai, cut through the heart of Madhya Pradesh, sweep across the entire Saurashtra peninsula in Gujarat, and loop back to Read more
This has undoubtedly been one of my richest travel experiences ever! 11 days after we set forth on our road trip from Mumbai to Delhi, I am left with a variety of experiences that rest sweetly in my memory leaving me feeling very contented and rich. An innovative thought — Road trip Read more