Author: Divsi

A walk in Batseri village , Sangla 

As a kid I always dreamt of a house in the hills. The house in the hills we used to paint in class 1. With hills and a river meandering…
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Spotting Om Over the Kinner Kailash mountain range

Chocolate mousse with scoops of vanilla. Yes. Now I will add to it a dash of orange. Perfect. Oh you don't like orange? Never mind. After some time , I…
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The Himachal prelude

It wasn't my first visit to Himachal. The state had been privy to my childhood vacations and there was always a sense of nostalgia associated with the hills.It wasn't my…
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The Beauty of Tirumala Hills in Andhra Pradesh

The journey from Bangalore to Tirumala is smooth and uneventful, punctuated once with a highly satiating breakfast at Woody's. It has been just a couple of days since I am…
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Experiences in Mysore and beyond

After a long day of scenic drives and exploring the Hoysala marvels of Belur, I woke up to stunning views of the hills with mist hovering over the green. A…
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Belur Chennakesava Temple and Stories etched in stone

One cloudy afternoon in Belur, as I explore the 11th century Hoysala temple of Chenna Keshava, a dancing lady carved in stone welcomes me with a smile. My eyes dart…
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A Grand Road trip of 3400 Kms and Scenic Drives of Karnataka

I love road trips. The changing contours of the sky, with cotton-like clouds leading the way. Fields acting like stoic companions throughout, though the vegetation keeps changing every few miles.…
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Exploring Valparai : an offbeat gem of Tamil Nadu

As the bus takes a turn around the sharp winding curve, I stick my head out of the window, awed. The breeze hits my face and my hair are in…
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Best eating places in Amritsar

Amritsar : the land of the sacred Harmandir Sahib, of the remnants of the Indo-pak partition and of the ancient rich heritage of the pre-partition era. Also the land of…
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