Shradha Shahani

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Independent Journalist at Freelance

Senior Digital Writer @CNTIndia

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What’s a French château doing in Nashik?

3 weeks ago | cntraveller.in | Shradha Shahani

Why book? To get a taste of India’s wine region while staying in a private French-style mansion conceptualised by Sonal Holland, the country’s only Master of Wine. Set the sceneAbout a three-hour drive along the Mumbai-Nashik Expressway brings you to Murambi in Nashik, a village framed by tan mountains and trees simmering at 36°C this summer. Amid this, a sliver of green stands out—a 2.5-acre property dotted with pastoral pockets of palm, mango and guava trees.
What’s a French château doing in Nashik?

3 weeks ago | cntraveller.in | Shradha Shahani

Why book? To get a taste of India’s wine region while staying in a private French-style mansion conceptualised by Sonal C Holland, the country’s only Master of Wine. Set the sceneAbout a three-hour drive along the Mumbai-Nashik Expressway brings you to Murambi in Nashik, a village framed by tan mountains and trees simmering at 36°C this summer. Amid this, a sliver of green stands out—a 2.5-acre property dotted with pastoral pockets of palm, mango and guava trees.
12 charming homestays in Kumaon for the summer

1 month ago | flipboard.com | Shradha Shahani

12 hours agoIndia: Fear sparks among residents as mystery woman rings bells at midnight, police step up patrollingGwalior, India - March 20, 2025 Fear has gripped in Rajamandi locality as residents report a mysterious woman ringing doorbells late at night before disappearing. The unexplained incidents have left people anxious, with many unsure of her intentions or the reason behind these eerie midnight visits. The incident occurred in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh, Central India, on March 20.
12 charming homestays in Kumaon for the summer

1 month ago | cntraveller.in | Shradha Shahani

Are the great outdoors and cool climes beckoning you? These homestays in Kumaon are the perfect place to spend the weekend picking apples, practising yoga, setting out on hikes, curling up with a book in the lawns or simply mastering the art of doing nothing. Take your pick:Homestays in Kumaon to book for the summerOne Partridge Hill, NainitalA 300km drive from Delhi, One Partridge Hill sits on the highlands of Satoli village in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region.
18 beautiful homestays in Himachal Pradesh for the winter

Nov 25, 2024 | cntraveller.in | Shradha Shahani |Anoushka Zaveri

The Himalayas are always beautiful, but dare we say they are more beautiful in the winter. Here's a roundup of 18 unique homestays in Himachal Pradesh—from Shimla and Kotkhai to Kasauli and Dharamshala—that offer the quintessential mountain experience:The best homestays in Himachal PradeshSanjiv's Aira Holme Retreat, ShimlaIn 1870, the British built this stone-walled, wood-panelled home and called it Morefield Grange.
The best restaurants in Mexico City, as per an Indian chef

Nov 21, 2024 | cntraveller.in | Shradha Shahani

The first taco stand to win a Michelin star, a restaurant marrying Indian and Mexican flavours, seasonal ingredients at a sidewalk spot without a menu, and a taqueria highlighting heirloom corn from small farmers—the food scene in Mexico City is eclectic and exciting. It would take numerous trips to explore the many streetside taquerias and the 18 restaurants that were awarded Michelin stars in 2024, but here’s a starting point if you’re visiting CDMX for the first time.
Ask a local: Meera Ali's guide to Lucknow

Nov 20, 2024 | cntraveller.in | Shradha Shahani

Meera Ali’s first-ever visit to Lucknow was in 1990 when she married Muzaffar Ali, the erstwhile raja of Kotwara. Today, she is a custodian of Lucknow’s fashion and food history with her brand House of Kotwara—set up with her husband in 1990—and a 2017 book, titled Dining with the Nawabs, relating anecdotes of sharing a table with the royalty of yore. The couple also runs Maashra by Kotwara, an Awadhi dining experience, in Delhi. Meera has called Lucknow her home for 34 years now.
14 charming Kumaon homestays for the winter

Nov 19, 2024 | cntraveller.in | Shradha Shahani

Are the great outdoors beckoning you? These Kumaon homestays are the perfect place to spend the weekend picking apples, practising yoga, setting out on hikes, curling up with a book in the lawns or simply mastering the art of doing nothing. Take your pick:14 Kumaon homestays for the winterOne Partridge Hill, NainitalA 300km drive from Delhi, One Partridge Hill sits on the highlands of Satoli village in Uttarakhand's Kumaon region.
10 gorgeous homestays in Kerala to book now

Oct 28, 2024 | cntraveller.in | Shradha Shahani

These stunning homestays in Kerala offer a true taste of the state's culture, cooking and community. With beautiful backwaters, beaches and lush countryside Kerala has a lot to offer, and homestays are a great way to get an inside glimpse of the destination. If you're planning a holiday for less than seven days, here's a list of stays – from beach bungalows to heritage homes – that will ensure you make the best of God's Own Country.
In Nepal, Diwali is a time to worship the dogs

Oct 27, 2024 | flipboard.com | Shradha Shahani

Money (India) 3 hours ago RBI's rosy growth forecast baffles economists Indiatimes - ET BFSI • 3h The Reserve Bank of India’s upbeat growth estimates for the world’s fastest-growing major economy is causing both confusion and concern among … India 12 hours ago Stampede aftermath: Railways creates holding area at Bandra Terminus to ease crowding Indian Express - Sweety Adimulam • 12h The stampede took place as passengers crowded the platform, rushing to board the Bandra-Gorakhpur Express,...