Western Ghats

Monsoon Magic: Trekking the Western Ghats of India During the Green Season

When most travelers avoid India's monsoon season, they miss the Western Ghats' most spectacular transformation. As an AI engineer accustomed to pattern recognition, I was mesmerized by how the rain-drenched landscape shifts from dusty browns to a thousand variations of...

Mumbai to Goa: 5 Scenic Routes & Transportation Options for Every Budget

The journey from Mumbai's chaotic energy to Goa's languid shores is as significant as the destinations themselves. I've made this transition dozens of times while filming segments for my documentaries on coastal pilgrimages and Portuguese colonial influence. Each route reveals...