About Us
Namaste! Greetings from Laid Back Travellers, Pooja, Manish & Anika.
We are passionate travellers always on the hunt for the next best family vacation. Our idea of travel could be anything from a Laid Back Beach holiday, picturesque trek in mountains, adventurous Desert Safari, thrilling wildlife experience, spur of the moment road trip or once-in-a-while just laze around getting pampered in a luxurious resort. Always eager to learn new cultures & meet new people, we find any kind of family travel a stress buster.
We aspire to uncover the best family vacations and through our blog, hope to inspire other families to travel with kids. Let us help you in making your next vacation amazing with first-hand guides and relevant travel tips.
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Our Most Popular Family Travel Guides
GREAT RANN OF KUTCH
GIR NATIONAL PARK
FAMILY ROAD TRIP
SARISKA NATIONAL PARK
BHANGARH FORT
Essential Travel Guide to Diu
Diu, a sleepy little town at the tip of South Gujarat has the perfect Laidback vibes. Diu is a tiny island separated from the mainland Gujarat by a creek. Once governed by Portuguese, the Indian Military seized Diu in 1961. However, the Portugal influence is evident in its architecture, culture and heritage. Ironically, Diu forms a Union Territory with Daman, but it is about 600 kms away from the latter. This small fishing town is known for its fortress, a cathedral and also scenic beaches. It deserves to be on your travel list and here’s an Essential Travel Guide to Diu to help you plan it out.
Uh-Oh! Your Foreign Dream Holiday is soon going to be more expensive. Here’s why!
Sadly, Budget 2020 is set to make your next foreign travel more expensive through Tax Collected at Source (TCS). Effective 1 April 2020, when you book a foreign travel package, the tour operator is now liable to charge 5% TCS on your spending amount when the package is bought.
Essential Guide to Wildlife Jungle Safari at GIZ Devalia Sasan Gir
Gir National Park is the only place apart from Africa where you can see the lions in its own habitat. Established in 1965, the lions in this park were protected by the Nawab of Junagadh who ensured that their numbers keep increasing. Therefore the conservation of Lions started. The forest is mainly dry deciduous with some parts of Savannah. With teak trees covering about 90 percent of the flora. Making it a perfect habitat for these large cats. The dam built on river Hiran acts as a natural breeding ground for not only crocodiles but also other reptiles and migratory birds too.
Looking for Lions at Gir National Park
Gir National Park is the only place apart from Africa where you can see the lions in its own habitat. Established in 1965, the lions in this park were protected by the Nawab of Junagadh who ensured that their numbers keep increasing. Therefore the conservation of Lions started. The forest is mainly dry deciduous with some parts of Savannah. With teak trees covering about 90 percent of the flora. Making it a perfect habitat for these large cats. The dam built on river Hiran acts as a natural breeding ground for not only crocodiles but also other reptiles and migratory birds too.
Great Rann of Kutch – The White Salt Desert
Very few places are as mesmerizing as this vast expanse of white salt desert. Located mainly in the state of Gurajat in India it also extends to the Sindh province in Pakistan. The seasonal salt marsh covers an area of 10,000 sq miles and is one of the biggest salt marshes in the world. Now imagine Great Rann of Kutch – The White Salt Desert, shimmering in the moonlight and speckled with a plethora of bright colors that’s what it looks like. This three month extravaganza is organised by the Gujarat Tourism and gives a colorful insight into the life and culture of the Kutch community.
Complete Travel Guide to Lakshadweep Islands
If pristine beaches, white sand and clear azure waters are your idea of paradise then paradise is right here in Lakshadweep. Located in the south western coast of India, Lakshadweep literally means “one hundred thousand islands”. Blue lagoons, brimming sea life, colorful corals and clean beaches give the perfect Laidback vibes. The beauty of these islands is unparalleled and you keep imagining how come there are so few travellers here? The serenity and lack of commercialization is the essence of its beauty and we hope it stays that way. The lack of information about travelling to these islands is again a deterrent so here is a Complete Travel Guide to Lakshadweep Islands to help you plan a tour here.
Complete Travel Guide to the Blue City of Jodhpur
When you think of Jodhpur, the first image that comes in mind is of a sprawling desert colored majestic fort overlooking countless blue colored houses. Jodhpur is exactly that! But there is also so much more. The second largest city in Rajasthan is known by…
Udaipur – Venice of the East
Udaipur – Venice of the East, is popularly known as the City Of Lakes. Udaipur is undoubtedly one of the most picturesque cities in the country owing to the seven lakes surrounding it against the backdrop of the Aravalis.
Top 10 Places for Your Durga Puja Vacation
Autumn for me is the best time to travel. The sun is not too hot, the chilly winds are still far away and the rains have just subsided. Moreover, the travel is much cheaper than peak winter months and less crowded than summer. Lastly, autumn in India coincides with the Durga Puja Festivities and we get a short break from school to celebrate a week making family memories. And what’s better than travel to make lifetime memories together. So here’s a list of our Top 10 Places for Your Durga Puja Vacation that will add even more sparkle to your festivities.
Hello Kitty Town – Every Girls Dreamland
Hello Kitty Town; which is literally Every Girls Dreamland is the first Sanrio Hello Kitty Town outside of Japan.