LoC and a Pakistani School in Turtuk
It was day nine of our road trip to Ladakh. It was a dream which culminated in driving all the[…]
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A Day in Banaras
Varanasi or simply Banaras- the oldest continuously inhabited city of the world, a city which is older than history
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The ‘Khaja’ story of Puri
The importance of Khaja can be gauged by the fact that Khaja is an integral part of Mahaprasada offered to the trio Lord Jagannath, Balavadra and Suvadra.
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The Someshwara Temple & Beach- Serenity at its best
Imagine a Shiva Linga which is situated at a point on which the mighty Arabian Sea splashes its water every[…]
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Yana Caves- the rocks in the greens
The natural water dripping from the roof of this cave over the Shiva Linga adds to the sanctity of this place. The cave had just enough light to navigate from one end to another.
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Murdeshwar-The Land of Lord Shiva
The biggest attraction is of course the giant statue of Lord Shiva which can be seen from a long distance. At 37.5 meters (123 ft) this statue is India’s tallest and the world’s second tallest statue of Lord Shiva at present.
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Bekal Fort- an offbeat wonder
The Bekal Fort is situated right on the edge of the Arabian Sea presenting a fabulous bird’s eye view of the Arabian sea, adjoining beaches on both sides of the fort and vast green expanse all around it. It is truly a treat to the eyes! Spreading over an area of over 40 acres the fort is nicely maintained with manicured gardens, beautiful pathways etc.
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The Hatu Temple- explore the tranquility!
travel through a narrow, steep and curvy mountain road in the company the conifers, oaks, maples with unhindered background music presented by Thrushes, Himalayan Magpies and Wood Peckers
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Rekindling travel in the age of Corona Virus
There were enough trips on the card to satisfy the travel bug in me for at least the next six months and then Corona happened!
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The Golden Temple of Bylakuppe- a little Tibet.
What comes to your mind when you see colourful prayer flags fluttering with the direction of the wind, Buddhist monks in maroon robes, pagoda, prayer wheels, etc?
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