Watching a Kathakali performance was never in my itinerary during my trip to Kerala, especially during my visit to the misty mountains of Munnar. We were there to enjoy the greenery of post monsoon months. It was the second week…
Dal Lake- a world within.
Why in winters? Everyone asked when I was booking air tickets for Srinagar couples of months before peak winter in the valley i.e. end of January. I was also not very sure about this trip since winters are harsh in…
Dandeli- a fascinating land where mysteries unfold!
It was still early days of joining at my new job at Karwar, a small coastal city in Karnataka when I heard the name Dandeli for the first time. The description of the place was not something I call fancy,…
Nasik- an ancient city with modern outlook.
There are only a few cities in the world which can boast of being a modern, industrial city as well as a city where one can experience the ancient culture of the country at the same time. A city which…
Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary- Where birds and birdwatchers welcome each other.
Visiting a bird sanctuary is like graduating to next level for an amateur birder, if I may call myself the one! As one of the best-maintained bird sanctuaries in India Bharatpur Bird Sanctuary was on my radar for long. So…
Fatehpur Sikri- an abandoned masterpiece. A Photo Story.
Some places are such that they make such impression in mind that even after years the memories remain fresh. Fatehpur Sikri is one such place. A UNESCO world heritage site, every corner of this erstwhile capital of Mughal empire has…
Ooty & Coonoor – few days in the lap of Blue mountains.
After the daylong road trip to Ooty previous day, we all woke up leisurely the next day. It was beautiful winter morning at Ooty and the rhythmic sound from church bell of nearby Sacred Heart Church woke us all up.…
Ooty-the road trip.
I always believe that road trips bring out the best of every place which otherwise remain out of view for most travelers, be it solo traveling or in a group or with family. The level of intimacy with any place…
Agra, beyond the Taj Mahal
If an option is given to individuals that one monument or building that he or she wants to visit before death then I am sure majority, if not all, would take the name of the Taj Mahal at Agra and…
The Himalayan Sojourn-Part-VI
As we were on the last leg of our journey I must acknowledge one thing that one should visit this distant land at least once in the lifetime. Everything in this corner of the world seems heavenly, crafted by the…