Just finished going through ‘Kunzum Travel
List 1-25’ authored by Ajay Jain who is a full time writer, journalist and photographer
based in New Delhi. Had received this book for a review and found it well worth
the time and a veritable treasure trove of information on destinations in the
mountains of Himachal Pradesh, Ladakh and Kashmir. In addition there are also
two chapters devoted to the toy trains of Nilgiris and Matheran. And of course
no travel book can be complete without the fascinating history and culture laden
destinations in Rajasthan that include Bikaner, Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Bera,
Ranthambore and Mount Abu!
A total of twenty five great holiday ideas!
This book does not have travelogues per se.
They are more like travel logs and meant for the traveller not the tourist. The
tourist will appraoch a travel agent and get his tours planned out and
arranged. This book will be the greatest resource for the traveller who likes
to explore the fascinating facets of Incrredible India.
Each destination is defined by the routes
to get there and the road conditions therein which is a surefire assist to any
roadie. It also lists out places enroute where one can stop for a chai or a
meal and also the best places to sleepover.
The blurb on the back cover says ‘All travelogues are based on personal
exxperiences of the author. Peppered with anecdotes and photographs, the author
wants to inspire, not just inform. The book wants to transport you on a holday
twice, once when you read it, and again when you live it for yourself’. I
agree!
So guys if you are into travelling go pick
up this book available for a mere Rs.395/- and you will not be sorry.
It will be companion for my foray into
riding into Himachal early next year! Thank you Ajay for such a lovely
resource!
You can connect with the author Ajay Jain at
Email: ajay@ajayjain.com
Mobile: +91991044476
Facebook: http://facebook.com/ajayjain9
Twitter: http://twitter.com/ajayjain
Linkedin: http://www.linkedin.com/in/ajayjain9
If you have recommended it has to be good. seems to be quite informative and helpful for some one like me who is hopelessly bitten by a travel bug.
ReplyDeleteYou will find it very useful for sure!
Deletethis one sounds unique!! you usually don't get information about roadside chai or meal which is a must for people like us when we explore new places. excellent review!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Debajyoti
DeleteNice review...makes the book tempting:)
ReplyDeleteThank you Amit
DeleteThis seems like an interesting book...
ReplyDeleteNice to read the review.
ReplyDeleteThank you Rupam
DeleteI am reading travel books now. So maybe I will pick up this one too. :)
ReplyDeletesounds interesting... :)
ReplyDeleteLooks like a good one. I'll keep the name in mind.
ReplyDeleteThank you. :)
You have a great trip.
Thank you Divya
DeleteLooks like an interesting read!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful review. As an author, such feedback is encouraging and provides insights on what I should be writing in the future. Look forward to having you over for coffee sometime at the Kunzum Travel Cafe.
ReplyDeleteCheers... Ajay