Not too long ago there was a time when we needed to either a photographer or take out our manual or semi-automatic cameras to capture moments. This process used to be elaborate, after clicking these photographs we needed to develop…
Munnar-the Kashmir of Kerala!
Are these raindrops? I asked my partner while coming out of the washroom of the 4th-floor room of our resort. Couldn’t be as these supposedly cold droplets appeared to be floating inside our room! My partner said it may be…
A day in Kochi-the Queen of Arabian Sea.
Should we directly proceed to Munnar or stay at Cochin for a day or two was the foremost question in our mind when we were planning to visit Munnar. Frankly, I was not very keen to stay at Cochin and…
My tryst with Kathakali and Kalaripayattu- a photo story.
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.…