About the Blog
Travel By Karma is a personal travel blog by Gitanjali, dedicated to unique and offbeat travel experiences across India and beyond.
What We Cover
Travel By Karma brings together first-hand travel stories, destination guides, food discoveries, hotel reviews, and practical travel tips — all written from the road. The blog explores places that don't always make the typical itinerary, from quiet coastal towns and remote hill villages to vibrant cities seen through an offbeat lens.
Whether it's the cardamom-scented hills of Vandanmedu in Kerala, the serene French-Indian streets of Pondicherry and Auroville, the sun-drenched beaches of Goa, the desert hues of Bikaner in Rajasthan, or the lush river landscapes of Pasighat and Dibrugarh in the Northeast — the blog captures the spirit of each place through a traveller's eyes.
Beyond India, the blog also shares experiences from international destinations including Thailand, Singapore, and parts of Europe.
At the heart of Travel By Karma is a simple belief: that the most memorable journeys are the ones that lead you off the beaten path. Gitanjali's writing captures the magic of destinations that rarely make it into glossy brochures, from remote hill villages along the Indo-Tibetan borders to quiet coastal towns where time seems to slow down. The blog is built on first-hand experiences, honest reflections, and a genuine curiosity about the places, people, and flavors that define a region. Each story is an invitation to look beyond the typical tourist circuit and discover the soul of a place through its food, festivals, and everyday rhythms.
Beyond destination guides and travel tips, this space is about the transformation that happens on the road. Whether trekking through the high passes of the Himalayas, wandering the heritage streets of Rajasthan's colorful cities, or chasing sunsets along southern beaches, every journey becomes a chapter in a larger narrative of self-discovery. The blog also ventures beyond India's borders, exploring how travel can challenge stereotypes and broaden perspectives. With each post, readers are encouraged to embrace spontaneity, pack lightly, and trust the journey, because sometimes the best experiences are the ones we never planned for.
Explore by Region
Abroad & World
International escapes — Thailand, Singapore, Dubai, Hong Kong, and European adventures.
Bindass Beaches
Coastal getaways from Goa to Mahabalipuram, with sand, surf, and seafood stories.
Down South
The lush landscapes of Kerala, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and beyond.
Hilly Borders
Mountain journeys through Uttarakhand, Kashmir, and the Himalayan frontier.
Offbeat East
Northeast India and beyond — Majuli, Sunderbans, Kolkata, and Assam's festivals.
Rangeelo Rajasthan
The colourful cities, desert forts, and vibrant culture of India's royal state.
Spiritual India
Pilgrimage trails, sacred towns, and soulful journeys — from Char Dham to Rishikesh.
More Than Destinations
Beyond place-by-place guides, the blog dives into the flavours of the road with its Food Fiesta stories, honest hotel reviews, curated hotel experiences, and practical travel tips. Readers will also find travel videos, shopping guides, travel trivia, and occasional contributions from guest bloggers and fellow travel experts.
Every post is grounded in real journeys — no second-hand research, no generic listicles. Just one traveller's honest take on the places she's been and the people she's met along the way.
Meet the Voice Behind the Blog
Gitanjali didn't start out as a traveller. As she puts it, travelling became her karma — something she grew into, learned to love, and now can't imagine living without. She explores in her own way, driven by curiosity and a deep need to understand the world beyond the familiar.
Based in India, she writes with warmth, honesty, and an eye for the details that make a place memorable — the food stall tucked in a lane, the sunrise over a forgotten fort, the kindness of strangers on a long bus ride.
Join the Journey
Got a travel question? Want to collaborate? Or just keen to follow along? Reach out — Gitanjali loves hearing from fellow travellers.
Email: writergitanjali@writergitanjali.com