Sharell Cook

Lives in Mumbai and writes about India travel for Tripsavvy, a DotDash.com brand (formerly About.com) based in New York.

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Step Into Calcutta of 1920s At This Restored Heritage Hotel In The Heart Of The City
homegrown.co.in - Fathima Abdul Kader
There is this image of Kolkata that has been etched in my mind through movies, books and pop culture - a romanticized version of the Indian city that …
Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park
Uluru custodian says it is time climb closure critics 'learn about the way we see it'
abc.net.au - By Peter McCutcheon
A senior custodian of Uluru says he expects tourism will thrive after the closure of the climb to the rock's summit in October. "I've noticed more and …
Travel (India)
Braving Mumbai's local trains during monsoon peak hours
Quartz - Nupur Anand
I braced for disaster. And Monday, July 23, 2018, was my chosen date. On that day, after years of being pampered by Uber-Ola, work-from-home, and auto-rickshaw trips, I returned to Mumbai’s local trains
Mumbai
The Dadar Parsi Colony's Design Embodies The Ideals Of A Community In Pursuit Of Perfectionism
vervemagazine.in
The Dadar Parsi Colony’s Design Embodies The Ideals Of A Community In Pursuit Of Perfectionism Can the way a park is conceptualised or a residential …
Kaziranga National Park
Kaziranga needs to flood to survive, real problem is roads & hotels in animal escape path
theprint.in - Ananda Banerjee
On the morning of 18 July, Rafiqul Islam, a resident of Bagori, on the western fringes of Kaziranga National Park, was surprised to find a tiger …
Travel (India)
Telangana, an emerging tourist paradise
telanganatoday.com - AuthorTelanganaToday
Hyderabad: Call it an emerging paradise for adventure lovers or a land of magnificent history and unparalleled beauty, Telangana is a place, which …
Travel (India)
Not-to-miss monsoon destinations in Western Ghats
lonelyplanet.in - Lonely Planet
There is nothing quite like monsoons in the mountains and the mighty Western Ghats traversing 1600 kms across the western coast of India from Kerala …
Travel (India)
Tiff time, set on Mumbai's platforms
DNA India - Nrusingha Nath Rath
"Bhaiya, ek vada pav dena, please. Plain." One bite and the man screamed, "Arrey, you have put chutney. I had said plain."The vendor matched the …
Assam
No respite from flood fury as toll reaches 168
hindustantimes.com - Sadiq Syed and Subhash Pathak
Madhubani district in Bihar remains on high alert, whilst the riverine islnads of Assam still struggle for the basic amenities. The death toll in the …
Travel (India)
The Best Time to Visit Ladakh
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
High-altitude Ladakh, in the far northern Indian Himalayas, has an extreme climate with a long and brutal winter. Hence, the best time to visit …
Ladakh
Ladakh's Nubra Valley: The Complete Guide
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
If you love adventure and getting off the beaten track, visiting the secluded Nubra Valley will be a highlight of your travels in high-altitude …
Australia
The slow death of the Australian icon that is the corner store (or milk bar, or deli)
abc.net.au - Gian De Poloni
The neighbourhood corner store was once a colourful and vibrant hallmark of typical suburban life. For decades, families would flock to the closest …
Byron Bay
After Vanity Fair came to town, Byron Bay took a long hard look at itself
abc.net.au - By Natalie Grono
Byron Bay has been growing in popularity since the Age of Aquarius in the '60s, when surfers discovered the empty waves and people looking for a new …
Culture (India)
Breathing life back into Mumbai’s fountains
livemint.com - Benita Fernando
In July 1871, the Scientific American magazine carried a report on a newly built fountain, calling it “one of those rare works which captivate the …
Mysore
This sweet stall in Bengaluru has been selling Mysore Pak for over 100 years
thehindu.com - Ranjani Govind
In Bengaluru, if you are on a quest for the best Mysore pak, you will hear people sing praises of Sri Venkateshwara Sweetmeat Stall at Balepete Main …
14 Dishes You Need to Try in Kerala
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
If you're used to the standard north Indian dishes that are ubiquitous in Indian restaurants (think butter chicken), you're sure to get a surprise in …
Travel (India)
Essential Guide to the Ganga Aarti in India
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
An aarti is a devotional ritual that uses fire as an offering. It's usually made in the form of a lit lamp, and in the case of the Ganges River, a …
Haridwar
Haridwar Essential Travel Guide
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
Ancient Haridwar, "the Gateway to God", is one of the oldest living cities and one of the seven holiest places in India. (The others are …
Travel (India)
Kochi’s charming Pen House still lures customers even after 55 years
thenewsminute.com - Neethu Joseph
Pen House, started back in 1964, was the first of its kind shop in the region. One might not immediately notice the wardrobe-sized room at one corner …
11 Abandoned Step Wells with Amazing Architecture in India
tripsavvy.com - By Sharell Cook
India's abandoned step wells are an important part of the country's history and architecture. Although information about them is scarce, they're …
15 Top Tourist Places to Visit in North India
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
Think of India and it's likely that visions of formidable forts, palaces, and temples will come to mind, set against a backdrop of bright colors and …
Travel (India)
Chennai Guide: Planning Your Trip
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
Chennai, the capital of Tamil Nadu, is known as the gateway to South India. This city has a population of about 10 million people, making it India's …
Travel (India)
Your Essential India Monsoon Season Packing List
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
The monsoon season can make traveling more difficult in India. Although the weather remains warm, it's likely you'll have to contend with random …
The Best Ways of Traveling From India to Nepal
tripsavvy.com - By Sharell Cook
Want to take a side trip from India to Nepal? It's a popular thing to do and there are a number of ways to go about it, depending on how much money …
The Sonepur Far in Bihar and How to See It
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
The annual Sonepur Fair in Bihar is a vibrant rural fair that combines spirituality, sexuality, and animal trading. Street magicians, religious gurus …
Konark Sun Temple in Odisha: Essential Visitor's Guide
tripsavvy.com - Sharell Cook
The Konark Sun Temple is a wondrous UNESCO World Heritage Site. Constructed towards the end of Odisha's temple building phase in the 13th century, …
Travel
Museum of underwater art to open on Australia's Great Barrier Reef
The Guardian - Antonia Wilson
From a colour-changing figure warning of warming seas to a sunken skeletal greenhouse encrusted with coral, a new museum of underwater art in Australia’s Great Barrier Reef marine park aims to raise awareness
Travel (India)
Dear Bengalis, we need to talk about the Hilsa | Condé Nast Traveller India
cntraveller.in - Auroni Mookerjee
Let me start by admitting that I’m a really, really, bad Bengali. I grew up preferring Gassi or Moilee to Maacher Jhol. I admired Sachin, Sehwag, now …
Assam
Tiger caught sleeping on bed in Assam home after fleeing flooded Kaziranga. Viral pic
indiatoday.in - India Today Web Desk
Animals at the Kaziranga National Park are suffering majorly as a result of the devastating floods in Assam. So much so that a tiger escaped from the …
Kerala
Southern Kerala Braces for Deluge, Floods
weather.com - TWC India Edit Team
After experiencing poor rainfall over the last week (July 11-17), Kerala is bracing for a heavy spell of wet weather till July 22. Forecasts indicate …

Sharell Cook

Lives in Mumbai and writes about India travel for Tripsavvy, a DotDash.com brand (formerly About.com) based in New York.