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India Wayfarer is an independent travel journal exploring India’s history, heritage, culture, nature, and lesser-known places through thoughtful travel
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Slow Travel in Chiplun : Finding Silence and Time.
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Shani Shingnapur: The Village That Trusts Lord Shani More Than Locks
No locks. No padlocks. No deadbolts. In Maharashtra’s remarkable village of Shani Shingnapur, faith in Lord Shani has protected homes, shops and even banks for generations. Journey into one of India’s most extraordinary places where trust still triumphs over suspicion.
Why Tigers Are Orange: Nature’s Cleverest Optical Illusion
In what is an ultimate trick of Nature, the Tiger that is orange in colour is invisible to it’s prey the Deer, thus keeping the delicate balance of the food chain.
The Ghost Tree of Tadoba: Why India’s White Tree Glows in the Forest
The Ghost Tree (Sterculia urens) found in Tadoba changes its color with the seasons. In peak winter, its bark turns a stark, shimmering white, making it look like a spectral figure glowing in the dark forest canopy.
Photo Essays
Hi, I’m Sudhir Bhattathiripad. I run three very different corners of the digital world.
On India Wayfarer, I document my travels and life as it unfolds around me — stories of ancient engineering marvels, forgotten trails, timeless architecture, and the wilder corners of the country I’ve wandered into.
You’ll also find me at Sportz Corner, where I write on football, cricket, and anything sport.
And then there’s The Wrinkled Memo, where I pencil in my thoughts — sometimes satirical — from three decades in the corporate jungle.
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