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I guess I’m compensating for the lost road trips in 2025 this year. Just last weekend, I was on a Hyderabad to Badami road trip with my family, and the following Republic Day weekend, I did an amazing Hyderabad to Ajanta Caves solo road trip. Why Ajanta? Well, I had …

2026 has started on a good yet nostalgic note for me. God knows for what reason, but I’ve been revisiting places that I had visited as a school kid during my days at New Era High School. Back in the day, it was just another educational trip when nothing made …

The moment I saw the signboard for Lepakshi on the highway while driving from Hyderabad to Bangalore, I made a mental note: “We’ll visit this place on the way back.” It wasn’t just any random flag on the map – Lepakshi had been on my radar for a while. I …

Been a while since I wrote anything there, thanks to KubeCon India that had kept me busy, more about it coming soon. And just after KubeCon was over, I drove from Hyderabad to Bengaluru. Driving from Hyderabad to Bangalore is an exciting road trip that offers a blend of scenic …

The monsoon season in Hyderabad is the perfect invitation to escape the city’s heat and immerse yourself in nature’s refreshing embrace. The last few days have been pretty good rain-wise in the city and the entire state as well. Also the right time to read about Monsoon Road Trips From …

I never imagined I’d become such a fan of a highway until I clocked over 2000 kilometers on Hyderabad Outer Ring Road (ORR) over the last decade. Trust me on this – this is not just a stretch of tarmac; it’s a testament to what modern Indian infrastructure can achieve …

South Indian cuisine is almost synonymous with idli and dosa – those humble, fermented rice and lentil pancakes and steamed cakes that have become staples in households across India and beyond. But here’s the thing: when you think of Hyderabad, dosa rarely jumps to mind first. Instead, it’s all about …

The moment those first raindrops hit the dusty roads, I start itching for a monsoon road trip from Hyderabad in my Tata Punch. There’s something magical about exploring the countryside when everything turns lush and rivers brim with life again. If you’ve ever wondered where to head out for a …

My mom told me she wanted to visit Lucknow a few days ago. So, I started looking for flights, and I was shocked to see the fares. For one second, I was confused, but later, I realized it was because of the rush for Maha Kumbh in Prayagraj.  With flight …

I know I have been away from the blog for quite some time, but I’ve been active on Instagram, so if you’ve been following me (@Atulmaharaj) there, you know that I just returned from Goa road trip – my first time to Goa with friends. This Goa trip was after …