Friday, June 23, 2017

Mesmerising McLeodganj: Little Lhasa

THE hot and humid weather in Delhi gave us a good excuse to escape into the hills. On June 8, 2017 we boarded a private Volvo bus from Majnu ka Tila (MKT) and headed towards Dharamsala. After pleasant night ride, we landed in the land of Dalai Lama. Our hotel in McLeodganj was located overlooking the majestic Dhauladhar ranges.
After fetting freshen up in our hotel and having breakfast, we moved...

Friday, December 18, 2015

Welcome to the world of parantha

THE moment you enter the galee, the smell of rich Indian spices and that of desi ghee will take you into a different world altogether. Lip smacking paranthas made in different methods will make your mouth water.
If you have a taste bud for spicy Indian delicacies head towards Chandni Chowk and the most...

Friday, January 9, 2015

Set out on Char dham yatra; soak your soul in the ocean of spiritualism

Badrinath temple
FOR every pious Hindu paying a visit to Char dham is always a cherished dream. Completing the char dham yatra at least once in your life is definitely in his or her mind.
A religious hub, Chardham is considered the holiest religious circuit

Friday, December 19, 2014

Welcome to Jatinga, where birds commit suicide

EVERY time I visit this sleepy and quaint village in Dima Hasao district, Assam, I feel a whiff of fresh air touching my body and soul.
The scenic village nestling among the Borail Hills range, is shattered every night by a disturbing...

Saturday, December 13, 2014

Come to this village where houses have no doors and windows

IT IS a pleasant August evening in Aurangabad Airport. As our Air India flight touches down the airport we make our mind to visit Sai Dham first.
But as per our driver’s advice we decide to visit Shani Shingnapur, as he tells us it is located en route to Sai Dham.
We leave Aurangabad at around 6-30 in the evening as the sun...

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

Manali: The Land of breathtaking beauty

Amazing Beas river 
IT WAS a fulfilling, relaxing and above all a memorable trip. Planned to go to Manali, undoubtedly one of India's finest hill stations, for long but due to some preoccupations, didn't materialize. In fact, we planned to visit Srinagar in the month of October and accordingly booked flight tickets...