Trip Truths

The hotel was dingy. These were rooms with a view,and the holiday was simply superbly organized,as promised. We were so disappointed with the amenities at the guest house....A few of the many comments posted at TripAdvisor...

Heres a site where recommendations for holidays come from travellers

The hotel was dingy. These were rooms with a view,and the holiday was simply superbly organized,as promised. We were so disappointed with the amenities at the guest house.…A few of the many comments posted at TripAdvisor,a travel community site owned by US-based online travel community Expedia that features traveller reviews and opinions on hotels,destinations,packages,vacations…What makes us different is that we have product reviews of hotels and places by people who have stayed there and travellers can use these candid comments to decide where to check in,by reading detailed comments and viewing photographs too, Sharat Dhall,Managing,Director of TripAdvisor India agrees that accommodation is an area where people face the biggest disappointments. Hotels and destinations all over the world and not just in India is what you can scrutinize and according to Sharat they have more than a million users making choices from all over the world. As the site was getting many visitors from India,to widen their presence they decided to launch here. Were not promoting anything,be it sights to see,places to visit or shop at,travel deals,packages. We dont make bookings for hotels or flights,but assist people in making wise travel deals beforehand. Our mantra is,get the truth and then go. So you have the rants and raves, adds Dhall.

The holiday season,observes Dhall is no more limited to summer and winter vacation. In fact,there are no lean months now. With high stress levels,more and more people are taking short breaks all the year round. The domestic market is growing rapidly, Sharat says they have got a list of budget accommodations all over India,places which cater to budget-conscious leisure travellers and which have been zeroed in according to traveller popularity. Jaipur,Kochi,Bharatpur,Pushkar,Goa,Darjeeling..the destinations have been chosen according to the season,with the hotel,prices and comments posted alongside to help make a quick choice. Great holidays and wallet-friendly too, smiles Dhall.

Parul

Parul is a Principal Correspondent at The Indian Express in Chandigarh. She is a seasoned journalist with over 25 years of experience specializing in public health, higher education, and the architectural heritage of Northern India. Professional Profile Education: Graduate in Humanities with a specialized focus on Journalism and Mass Communication from Panjab University, Chandigarh. Career Path: She began her career covering local city beats and human interest stories before joining The Indian Express in 2009. Over the last decade and a half, she has risen to the rank of Principal Correspondent, becoming the publication’s primary voice on Chandigarh’s premier medical and academic institutions. Expertise: Her reporting is deeply rooted in the institutional dynamics of PGIMER (Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research) and Panjab University. She is highly regarded for her ability to navigate complex administrative bureaucracies to deliver student-centric and patient-centric news. Recent Notable Articles (Late 2024 - 2025) Her recent work highlights critical reporting on healthcare infrastructure, academic governance, and urban culture: 1. Public Health & PGIMER "PGIMER expands digital registry: Centralized patient records to reduce wait times by 40%" (Nov 20, 2025): A detailed look at the digital transformation of one of India's busiest medical institutes to tackle patient influx. "Robotic Surgery at PGI: Why the new urology wing is a game-changer for North India" (Oct 12, 2025): Reporting on the acquisition of state-of-the-art medical technology and its impact on affordable healthcare. "Shortage of life-saving drugs: Inside the supply chain crisis at government pharmacies" (Dec 5, 2025): An investigative piece on the logistical hurdles affecting chronic patients in the tri-city area. 2. Education & Institutional Governance "Panjab University Senate Election: The battle for institutional autonomy" (Dec 18, 2025): In-depth coverage of the high-stakes internal elections and the friction between traditional governance and central reforms. "Research funding dip: How PU’s science departments are navigating the 2025 budget cuts" (Nov 5, 2025): An analysis of the fiscal challenges facing researchers and the impact on India's global academic ranking. 3. Art, Culture & Heritage "Le Corbusier’s legacy in peril: The struggle to preserve Chandigarh’s Capitol Complex" (Dec 22, 2025): A feature on the conservation efforts and the tension between urban modernization and UNESCO heritage status. "Chandigarh Art District: How street murals are reclaiming the city’s grey walls" (Oct 30, 2025): A cultural profile of the local artists transforming the aesthetic of the "City Beautiful." Signature Style Parul is known for her empathetic lens, often centering her stories on the individuals affected by policy—whether it is a student navigating university red tape or a patient seeking care. She possesses a unique ability to translate dense administrative notifications into actionable information for the public. Her long-standing beat experience makes her a trusted source for "inside-track" developments within Chandigarh’s most guarded institutions. X (Twitter): @parul_express ... Read More

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Trip Truths

The hotel was dingy. These were rooms with a view,and the holiday was simply superbly organized,as promised. We were so disappointed with the amenities at the guest house....A few of the many comments posted at TripAdvisor...

The hotel was dingy. These were rooms with a view,and the holiday was simply superbly organized,as promised. We were so disappointed with the amenities at the guest house....A few of the many comments posted at TripAdvisor...