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Hello! I am Nilima Gautam, The Traveling CA as you know me. I’m a Chartered Accountant and a banker with a passion for travelling.


My daughter Shreya brings a fresh perspective to the same. She’s young, free-spirited and all about spontaneous trips, treks, backpacking & solo travelling.


We both love traveling in our own styles, embarking on different journeys and this blog is a cocktail of easy paced travel blended with adrenaline rushing adventures.

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  • Lodhi Art District- Unique Street Art in South Delhi’s Lodhi Art Colony- Offbeat Places to Visit in Delhi
  • Karjat Riverside Resort- Perfect Weekend Getaway from Mumbai
  • Offbeat Mumbai- Unique things to do in Mumbai
  • Thane Creek Flamingo Sanctuary boat safari: Offbeat Mumbai
  • Mahabaleshwar- Panchgani: Welcome to a luxurious Strawberry affair

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Food in Banaras What should you have in Banaras a Food in Banaras What should you have in Banaras apart from Banarasi paan? This is the land of lassi & rabri, every area has its own famous lassiwala. Rabri is topped off onto kulhad of lassi to make it an unbeatable drink ❤️❤️ Pehelwan lassi & Blue lassi are the most famous ones, but we found it equally good at Shivprasad lassi near Fort suggested by our driver. Malaiyyo is a banaras special…found at some lassi shops & a must try at Pahalwan lassi- pic 1💯 Khasta kachori chaat or with alu sabji…yumm at Chachi ki dukaan near BHU Malpua here was very good too- both were excellent- can you guess the rate? Rs 15 for kachori chaat!!! pic 2&3😮 Of course, you cannot go back without khaiyeke paan banaras wala !!😍 A note on Blue Lassi- felt compelled to mention here- pic 4&5 It's a small but really famous shop - maybe too famous bcoz ppl there have forgotten how to speak. We were seated, but the ones standing outside for their order got a proper scolding from the 2 workers making lassi for enquiring the status of their order- the tone was- Get Lost!- we don't need you… Though the menu looked extensive, Many options were not available bcoz they are seasonal. Almost everyone was ordering for mix dry fruit lassi Third, it's located next to Manikarnika Ghat- last mile for the deceased & bodies are carried there from right in front of the shop. Saw 3 bodies in half an hour- kills the appetite anyways!! #varanasi #banaras #banarsi #foodstagram #instayum #travelblogger#travel #explore #templesofindia #kashi #northindianfood #devdiwali #foodie #malaiyyo #lassi #varanasidiaries #banarasipaan #ghatsofbanaras #kashivishwanath #tripotocommunity #modi
Can a trip to Kashi be complete without Kashi Vish Can a trip to Kashi be complete without Kashi Vishwanath temple? ❤️ The Kashi Vishwanath corridor is magnificent!! The entry from ghat side with beautiful flight of steps is enchanting, specially when lighted up. (see pic) PM Modi had inaugrated the temple corridor from here. We went there the day after Dev diwali….the crowds …ufff!! Though we had expected a huge crowd, this was baffling…the line was never ending, but we wanted to definitely do darshan . Found out there's a VIP pass for Rs 300. Availed that & had a good darshan. This pass is available at Gate 2 & 4. Do note mobiles, bags, purses are not allowed in the complex. There is a proper locker system in place. However, despite the strict checking, saw quite a few people with mobiles in the courtyard !! Jugaad!! 😛 1️⃣Decoration in the Kashi corridor 2️⃣Jai Shiv Shambhu 3️⃣Happy faces 4️⃣Getting haldi tilak done 5️⃣Steps to the temple on ghat lighted up #kashi #kashivishwanath #kashivishwanathcorridor #devdiwali #devdiwali2022 #templesofindia #findingtemples #modi #banaras #banarasi #pray #ghat #ghatsofbanaras #religious #travelblogger #banarasdiaries #varanasidiaries #varanasighats #tripotocommunity #travel #explore
Dev Diwali in Varanasi! ✨ We were literally in a Dev Diwali in Varanasi! ✨ We were literally in awe of the celebration! Such pure energy & amazing lighting everywhere....the laser show was a new addition & absolutely wonderful. Everything was just so vibrant. 😍 This visit was a treat to the eyes, and to the soul. 🤗 मन तृप्त हो गया। 🙏🏻💫 #devdiwali #varanasi #varanasidiaries #varanasighats #banaras #celebration #india #incredibleindia #indiapictures #indiaclicks #festival #festivities #indiapictures #traveler #travellife #trendingreels #tripotocommunity #backpacking #explorepage #explore #beautiful #indianblogger #travelblogger #hinduism #god #tripotocommunity #landofgods#makemytripindia #uttarpradeshtourism #banarasi #banarasiya #templesofindia
After two years of waiting finally all the festiva After two years of waiting finally all the festivals are celebrated in full swing. And Diwali was no exception! 😍 This year, the entire city was decorated like a bride. Beautiful lighting patterns in every street & corner. ✨ Families coming all dressed up, going for dinners, bursting some patake... Such a happy time! 🥰 Mumbai really did outdo itself this year. 🙌🏻🎆 📍Location: Shivaji Park, Dadar #diwali #diwalidecorations #diwalireels #mumbai #mumbaidiaries #mumbai_uncensored #mumbaiblogger #mumbaiblog #mumbainightlife #mumbailife #mumbaigram #mumbaibased #mumbaicity #mumbaithingstodo #mumbai_ig #mumbaiigers #bombay #shivajipark #travel #tripotocommunity #wanderlust #beautiful #awesome #festivevibes #festiveseason #love
Grand celebrations after 2 years!! Impatiently wai Grand celebrations after 2 years!! Impatiently waited to welcome Dugga Ma, visit the grand pandals & have some delicious Bhog. 😍🙏🏻 We had been hearing a lot about CIDCO, Vashi's Pandal and absolutely loved it's vibrance & energy. ❤️ #navratri #navratrispecial #navratri2022 #durgapuja #ourculture #durgapujo #shubhobijoya #duggaelo#ourcultureourpride # #culture #festival #festivities #india #incredibleindia #instalike #instalove #tripotocommunity #explore #explorepage #trending #findingtemples #incredibleindia #duggadugga#reelkarofeelkaro #reelitfeelit #trendingreels#thingstodoinmumbai
A lovely weekend spent in a riverside resort in Ka A lovely weekend spent in a riverside resort in Karjat💞 Listening to the sound of the river from the room & walking into it with few steps! Awesome ❣️ Plus a farm tour & cow shed ...that's your key to connect to nature....such a refreshing change🌱🌿🍀 #thingstodoinmumbai #thingstodoinkarjat #placesnearmumbai #makemytripindia #tripotocommunity #karjat #karjatdiaries #naturegram #instatravel #weekendvibes #weekendgetaway #placesnearpune #riverside #riverfront #beautifuldestinations #naturecaptures #goodfood
Ganesh Chaturthi...Mumbai's very own festival wher Ganesh Chaturthi...Mumbai's very own festival where Ganapatiji is welcomed with Nashik dhols & modaks!! 🥰🥰 This year is special because we are welcoming him grandly post-pandemic after 2 years.... air is filled with festivities! 🎉 Lalbaug cha Raja, where the God of mannats bestows his devotees with wishes getting fulfilled. Ganpati Bappa morya, Mangal murti morya 🙏🏻❤️ #ganeshchaturthi #ganpati #ganpatidecoration #ganesha #ganpatibappamorya #ganpatibappa #lalbaughcharaja #lalbaug #mumbai #mumbaikar #mumbaigram #mumbaithingstodo #mumbaiganpati #mumbaiganeshutsav #ganeshchaturthi2022 #explore #explorepage #trending #reelitfeelit #reelkarofeelkaro #trendingreels #festival #tripotocommunity #maharashtra_igers #mumbai_igers #maharastratourism
You think you'll need to take a day off to enjoy a You think you'll need to take a day off to enjoy a beautiful waterfall? Not really! 🤭 Head here to enjoy greenery & beautiful views of the city with your gang! A perfect spot for a lovely laid back evening in Mumbai. ❤️ #mumbai #mumbaidiaries #mumbaiblogger #mumbaikar #mumbaithingstodo #mumbaigram #powai #powailake #waterfall #explore #tripotocommunity #travelgram #travelblogger #travellife #traveler #trending #trendingreels #explorepage#reelkarofeelkaro #reelitfeelit
Such a special occasion. Celebrating our 76th Inde Such a special occasion. Celebrating our 76th Independence Day marking 75 years of freedom. 🇮🇳 This time the government went all out with the #harghartiranga campaign and decorations around all the prominent buildings. Marine Drive actually glistened like a beautiful tri color necklace with all sea facing buildings lit up! 💖 People came in huge numbers to witness this celebration of glory and pride. Our day was made! 😍 #jaihind #azadikaamritmahotsav #75yearsofindependence #india #independenceday #independencedayindia #namo #indiacelebrates #mumbai #mumbaidiaries #mumbaikar #cst #csmt #marinedrive #marinedrivemumbai #mumbaicelebration #indiaindependenceday #reelitfeelit #reelsinstagram #explore #explorepage
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About Nilima

 

Hello! I am Nilima Gautam, or The Traveling CA as you know me. I’m a Chartered Accountant working in a bank by the day, and the rest of the time I’m either working on planning my next trip or reading about a new place. 🙂

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Food in Banaras What should you have in Banaras a Food in Banaras What should you have in Banaras apart from Banarasi paan? This is the land of lassi & rabri, every area has its own famous lassiwala. Rabri is topped off onto kulhad of lassi to make it an unbeatable drink ❤️❤️ Pehelwan lassi & Blue lassi are the most famous ones, but we found it equally good at Shivprasad lassi near Fort suggested by our driver. Malaiyyo is a banaras special…found at some lassi shops & a must try at Pahalwan lassi- pic 1💯 Khasta kachori chaat or with alu sabji…yumm at Chachi ki dukaan near BHU Malpua here was very good too- both were excellent- can you guess the rate? Rs 15 for kachori chaat!!! pic 2&3😮 Of course, you cannot go back without khaiyeke paan banaras wala !!😍 A note on Blue Lassi- felt compelled to mention here- pic 4&5 It's a small but really famous shop - maybe too famous bcoz ppl there have forgotten how to speak. We were seated, but the ones standing outside for their order got a proper scolding from the 2 workers making lassi for enquiring the status of their order- the tone was- Get Lost!- we don't need you… Though the menu looked extensive, Many options were not available bcoz they are seasonal. Almost everyone was ordering for mix dry fruit lassi Third, it's located next to Manikarnika Ghat- last mile for the deceased & bodies are carried there from right in front of the shop. Saw 3 bodies in half an hour- kills the appetite anyways!! #varanasi #banaras #banarsi #foodstagram #instayum #travelblogger#travel #explore #templesofindia #kashi #northindianfood #devdiwali #foodie #malaiyyo #lassi #varanasidiaries #banarasipaan #ghatsofbanaras #kashivishwanath #tripotocommunity #modi
Can a trip to Kashi be complete without Kashi Vish Can a trip to Kashi be complete without Kashi Vishwanath temple? ❤️ The Kashi Vishwanath corridor is magnificent!! The entry from ghat side with beautiful flight of steps is enchanting, specially when lighted up. (see pic) PM Modi had inaugrated the temple corridor from here. We went there the day after Dev diwali….the crowds …ufff!! Though we had expected a huge crowd, this was baffling…the line was never ending, but we wanted to definitely do darshan . Found out there's a VIP pass for Rs 300. Availed that & had a good darshan. This pass is available at Gate 2 & 4. Do note mobiles, bags, purses are not allowed in the complex. There is a proper locker system in place. However, despite the strict checking, saw quite a few people with mobiles in the courtyard !! Jugaad!! 😛 1️⃣Decoration in the Kashi corridor 2️⃣Jai Shiv Shambhu 3️⃣Happy faces 4️⃣Getting haldi tilak done 5️⃣Steps to the temple on ghat lighted up #kashi #kashivishwanath #kashivishwanathcorridor #devdiwali #devdiwali2022 #templesofindia #findingtemples #modi #banaras #banarasi #pray #ghat #ghatsofbanaras #religious #travelblogger #banarasdiaries #varanasidiaries #varanasighats #tripotocommunity #travel #explore
Dev Diwali in Varanasi! ✨ We were literally in a Dev Diwali in Varanasi! ✨ We were literally in awe of the celebration! Such pure energy & amazing lighting everywhere....the laser show was a new addition & absolutely wonderful. Everything was just so vibrant. 😍 This visit was a treat to the eyes, and to the soul. 🤗 मन तृप्त हो गया। 🙏🏻💫 #devdiwali #varanasi #varanasidiaries #varanasighats #banaras #celebration #india #incredibleindia #indiapictures #indiaclicks #festival #festivities #indiapictures #traveler #travellife #trendingreels #tripotocommunity #backpacking #explorepage #explore #beautiful #indianblogger #travelblogger #hinduism #god #tripotocommunity #landofgods#makemytripindia #uttarpradeshtourism #banarasi #banarasiya #templesofindia
After two years of waiting finally all the festiva After two years of waiting finally all the festivals are celebrated in full swing. And Diwali was no exception! 😍 This year, the entire city was decorated like a bride. Beautiful lighting patterns in every street & corner. ✨ Families coming all dressed up, going for dinners, bursting some patake... Such a happy time! 🥰 Mumbai really did outdo itself this year. 🙌🏻🎆 📍Location: Shivaji Park, Dadar #diwali #diwalidecorations #diwalireels #mumbai #mumbaidiaries #mumbai_uncensored #mumbaiblogger #mumbaiblog #mumbainightlife #mumbailife #mumbaigram #mumbaibased #mumbaicity #mumbaithingstodo #mumbai_ig #mumbaiigers #bombay #shivajipark #travel #tripotocommunity #wanderlust #beautiful #awesome #festivevibes #festiveseason #love
Grand celebrations after 2 years!! Impatiently wai Grand celebrations after 2 years!! Impatiently waited to welcome Dugga Ma, visit the grand pandals & have some delicious Bhog. 😍🙏🏻 We had been hearing a lot about CIDCO, Vashi's Pandal and absolutely loved it's vibrance & energy. ❤️ #navratri #navratrispecial #navratri2022 #durgapuja #ourculture #durgapujo #shubhobijoya #duggaelo#ourcultureourpride # #culture #festival #festivities #india #incredibleindia #instalike #instalove #tripotocommunity #explore #explorepage #trending #findingtemples #incredibleindia #duggadugga#reelkarofeelkaro #reelitfeelit #trendingreels#thingstodoinmumbai
A lovely weekend spent in a riverside resort in Ka A lovely weekend spent in a riverside resort in Karjat💞 Listening to the sound of the river from the room & walking into it with few steps! Awesome ❣️ Plus a farm tour & cow shed ...that's your key to connect to nature....such a refreshing change🌱🌿🍀 #thingstodoinmumbai #thingstodoinkarjat #placesnearmumbai #makemytripindia #tripotocommunity #karjat #karjatdiaries #naturegram #instatravel #weekendvibes #weekendgetaway #placesnearpune #riverside #riverfront #beautifuldestinations #naturecaptures #goodfood
Ganesh Chaturthi...Mumbai's very own festival wher Ganesh Chaturthi...Mumbai's very own festival where Ganapatiji is welcomed with Nashik dhols & modaks!! 🥰🥰 This year is special because we are welcoming him grandly post-pandemic after 2 years.... air is filled with festivities! 🎉 Lalbaug cha Raja, where the God of mannats bestows his devotees with wishes getting fulfilled. Ganpati Bappa morya, Mangal murti morya 🙏🏻❤️ #ganeshchaturthi #ganpati #ganpatidecoration #ganesha #ganpatibappamorya #ganpatibappa #lalbaughcharaja #lalbaug #mumbai #mumbaikar #mumbaigram #mumbaithingstodo #mumbaiganpati #mumbaiganeshutsav #ganeshchaturthi2022 #explore #explorepage #trending #reelitfeelit #reelkarofeelkaro #trendingreels #festival #tripotocommunity #maharashtra_igers #mumbai_igers #maharastratourism
You think you'll need to take a day off to enjoy a You think you'll need to take a day off to enjoy a beautiful waterfall? Not really! 🤭 Head here to enjoy greenery & beautiful views of the city with your gang! A perfect spot for a lovely laid back evening in Mumbai. ❤️ #mumbai #mumbaidiaries #mumbaiblogger #mumbaikar #mumbaithingstodo #mumbaigram #powai #powailake #waterfall #explore #tripotocommunity #travelgram #travelblogger #travellife #traveler #trending #trendingreels #explorepage#reelkarofeelkaro #reelitfeelit
Such a special occasion. Celebrating our 76th Inde Such a special occasion. Celebrating our 76th Independence Day marking 75 years of freedom. 🇮🇳 This time the government went all out with the #harghartiranga campaign and decorations around all the prominent buildings. Marine Drive actually glistened like a beautiful tri color necklace with all sea facing buildings lit up! 💖 People came in huge numbers to witness this celebration of glory and pride. Our day was made! 😍 #jaihind #azadikaamritmahotsav #75yearsofindependence #india #independenceday #independencedayindia #namo #indiacelebrates #mumbai #mumbaidiaries #mumbaikar #cst #csmt #marinedrive #marinedrivemumbai #mumbaicelebration #indiaindependenceday #reelitfeelit #reelsinstagram #explore #explorepage
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