During your stay at this homestay, you should visit Cafe Shillong, which is only 1 km (0.62 mi) away! This is one of the best places in Shillong to try a variety of thupkas and noodles. The staff are friendly, the service is impeccable, and they are quick to recommend some must-try dishes!

Nature lovers should definitely visit the Dawki River. This river is one of the cleanest bodies of water you will come across. So clean that locals claim you can drink directly from the river. Take a boat ride to the beach to enjoy a river-chilled drink or dip in the water.

I am personally a big fan of 'thalis', which is basically unlimited small portions of several veg or non-veg dishes including starters and dessert. If you ever find yourself in Nasik, you have to try the vegetarian thali at Purohit.

One thing I love more than beaches is secluded beaches. This one is the Korlai Beach in Alibag, only about a 21-minute drive from this hotel. For some reason, it has been empty every time we have visited. There is an old colonial fort on one end that offers the most amazing views of the Arabian Sea. It's also a perfect day trip destination from Navi Mumbai.

While everyone loves the beaches of Alibag not many know of this Portuguese Era fort overlooking the Arabian Sea. Korlai Fort can be reached via a short trek and offers unbelievable panoramic views.

The waterfalls in Sikkim are overcrowded, skip them and spend some time exploring the Rabdentse ruins near Pelling in Geyzing, West Sikkim. These offer an insight into the former princely state.

Sikkim is a mountainous state with countless hairpin bends and narrow bridges connecting remote regions. Rely on the expertise of the drivers for a safe trip in the state. If you think you might experience AMS, take anti-nausea pills before your journey and carry camphor to help with breathing. Allow your body to adjust to the high altitudes and spend a couple of nights at least in each place instead of rushing through Sikkim. This is a high mountain bridge that we crossed as we left Lachung behind and headed towards Lachen.

Sikkim is dotted with ancient monasteries on hilltops that offer the most spectacular views of the Himalayan state. This property is only a 16-minute drive from Sanga Choeling Monastery, a monastery in Pelling that has a unique glass walkway and is a great place to spend a few hours. Many allow visitors to meditate, and some have guides who can explain the history and significance of the buildings.

A lot of the high-altitude passes in the northeastern states are under a cover of snow year-round, with snowfall most of the year. Therefore, access to these depends on weather conditions. This is on the way to Nathu-La Pass in Sikkim, which we unfortunately could not visit during our trip due to snow on the roads. Visitors should be slightly flexible with their itineraries when visiting higher altitude areas.

While people mostly visit Rajhasthan for its magnificent forts, the smaller towns offer the perfect off beat excursion. This is a stepwell in Bundi was a delight to visit. The best part was that there were no tourists. If you are not scared of heights, do visit the temple within the well.

If you are not scared of heights definitely visit the observation deck at KingPower Mahanakhorn that allows visitors to view the running traffic from the 78th floor glass tray.