"Into the Heart of India's Coffee Kingdom" In the heart of Karnataka's coffee country, Chikmagalur beckoned with promises of picturesque landscapes and the tantalising aroma of freshly brewed coffee. As a travel photographer, I embarked on a visual odyssey, eager to capture the essence of this serene sanctuary through the lens of my camera. This narrative encapsulates my immersive experience in a coffee plantation stay, where every click of the shutter was a step deeper into the captivating world of Chikmagalur's coffee culture. Chapter 1: Dawn's Palette As the first light of dawn painted the horizon, I found myself amidst the enchanting vistas of Chikmagalur's coffee plantations. The air was crisp, carrying the intoxicating fragrance of blooming Arabica and Robusta. With the soft glow of sunrise casting a golden hue over the landscape, I embarked on a quest to capture the ethereal beauty of morning in the coffee groves. Each frame immortalised the i...
I’m Pranjal Gadgil, better known as Nomadic Chaiwali. 7 years into solo travel and I’m still figuring it out, this blog is proof. If you’re looking for a travel blog that tells you where to stay and what to eat cool! I have that. But also, this space is for stories. It's my little corner of the internet where I write about the in betweens: missed trains, street food that made me cry, strangers who turned into stories. It’s not curated. It’s real. Welcome to my messy world!