Tag: Travel

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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Bharatpur Rajaon ki Chhatri: Royal Cenotaphs of Bharatpur Kings

The rickshaw waala peddles through the old lanes of Radha Kund as I click pictures of the old, dilapidated yet fascinating doors and shutters of closed shops. He doesn't seem…
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San Gimignano : where fairy tales come alive

As the bus whizzes past lush green vineyards across the Tuscan countryside, I cannot help but marvel. Low hanging clouds as if kissing the lopsided hills and vineyards scattered as…
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Bhutan diaries: happiness in smiles, sports and songs.

In my quest for happiness in Bhutan, I encountered innocence. I didn't quite go looking for it, I happened to bump into it. Where? Amidst a playful pandemonium, it blossomed…
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Bhutan Diaries : of Happiness and Dzongs

The train screeches to a halt as sounds of "Jhaaal muri" reach my ears. I struggle to get down from my side upper as the train stops at Siliguri. After…
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A meditative trek to Tiger’s Nest Monastery, Bhutan

My mind knows I can't do it. It's an arduous trek. With poor stamina levels and a sorrowful state of health, I try to convince myself that it is perfectly…
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First Impressions of Varanasi : Part 2

Firstly, a heart felt thanks for reading and appreciating First Impressions of Varanasi : Part 1. This post is the sequel to it, highlighting some other aspects of this mystic city.…
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