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Category: Travel & Photography

I travel to listen—to landscapes, forgotten histories, and the stories embedded in streets, forests, and kitchens. Travel narratives, place-based essays, and visual storytelling rooted in culture, memory, and observation. I am all for cultural travel, heritage walks, and quiet towns where the past refuses to stay silent.
Beyond the stories, I share practical travel guides, responsible tourism tips, and stunning photography to help you discover hidden gems and cultural wonders across India and beyond.

DAULAT KI CHAAT, Old delhi, India
Heritage & Stories

Delhi Travel Diary: Exploring the Heritage and Soul of India’s Capital

Step into the vibrant streets of India’s capital with My Delhi Diary. From the historic charm of Old Delhi to its hidden heritage corners, explore a personal journey through the city’s soul. Continue reading Delhi Travel Diary: Exploring the Heritage and Soul of India’s Capital

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiApril 4, 2023February 2, 202640 Comments
Tribal art, Odisha State Tribal Museum, Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India
Heritage & Stories

Bhubaneswar: Exploring the Ancient Temple City of Odisha

Journey to Bhubaneswar, the Ancient Temple City of Odisha. Discover the breathtaking Kalinga architecture of Lingaraj and Mukteswar, and explore centuries of spiritual heritage in India’s soul. Continue reading Bhubaneswar: Exploring the Ancient Temple City of Odisha

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiApril 2, 2023February 2, 202652 Comments
Himalayan plants, Sikkim
Eco-Travel & Nature, Travel & Photography

Green State Sikkim #SundayStills

A photofeature on the flora of Sikkim, explored Namchi and the neighbouring villages. Drive through the green mountainous state and meeting the villagers. Continue reading Green State Sikkim #SundayStills

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiMarch 13, 2023March 23, 202461 Comments
sunrise-at-varanasi-uttar-pradesh-india
Heritage & Stories

Beyond the Ghats: Best Offbeat Places Near Varanasi

Step away from the crowded ghats. Explore the best offbeat places near Varanasi, from the ancient stone corridors of Chunar Fort to the hidden waterfalls of the Vindhyachal range. Discover the quiet treasures of Eastern UP. Continue reading Beyond the Ghats: Best Offbeat Places Near Varanasi

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiDecember 29, 2022February 2, 202614 Comments
Subah-e-Banaras, Assi Ghat, Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh, India
Heritage & Stories

A First-Timer’s Guide to Varanasi: Navigating the Eternal City

Planning your first trip to Kashi? From the morning Aarti to the hidden alleys of the old city, this mindful guide to Varanasi helps you navigate the chaos and find the spiritual treasures of the world’s oldest living city. Continue reading A First-Timer’s Guide to Varanasi: Navigating the Eternal City

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiDecember 28, 2022February 2, 202633 Comments
sWAMI Vivekaananda Ashram in Shyamlatal is a scenic spot in Champawat, Uttarakhand
Eco-Travel & Nature

Scenic Spots in Champawat: Beyond the Tiger’s Trail

Explore the untouched beauty of Kumaon. From the jungles of Nandhaur Wildlife Sanctuary to the ancient Baleshwar Temple, discover the most scenic spots in Champawat—going far beyond the famous tiger trails.” Continue reading Scenic Spots in Champawat: Beyond the Tiger’s Trail

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiDecember 8, 2022February 2, 202635 Comments
Boats at Khola, Bhitarkanika
Eco-Travel & Nature

Bhitarkanika’s Mangrove Heartland: Journey of Salt and Scales

Journey into India’s second-largest mangrove forest. From the prehistoric presence of giant salt-water crocodiles to a kaleidoscope of kingfishers, discover the ecological treasures of Bhitarkanika, Odisha. Continue reading Bhitarkanika’s Mangrove Heartland: Journey of Salt and Scales

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiOctober 9, 2022February 2, 202625 Comments
the offering of flowers, Varanasi
Travel & Photography

Kashi: The City That Never Stopped Praying

Discover why Kashi is known as the city that never stopped praying. From the ancient morning rituals at the Ganga to the enduring spirit of its temples, explore the heritage and timeless devotion of Varanasi. Continue reading Kashi: The City That Never Stopped Praying

Unknown's avatarAmbica GulatiSeptember 3, 2022February 2, 20267 Comments

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Ambica after riding in a vintage White Fiat, Goa Vintage Bike and Car Rally, India

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Decorated door, Nandurbar district, Maharashatra, India
Spotted deer, Amangarh Forest Reserve, Bijnor, Uttar Pradesh, India
A pair of spotted owlets at Surajpur Bird Sanctuary, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh, photo by Ambica Gulati
Selling flowers for puja, Gauri Shankar mandir, Raigarh, India
Exclusive residence, The Havelis, Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India

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