The rock cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora near Aurangabad, are testimony of the fascinating ancient art history of India. Declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983, the Ajanta Caves are a celebration of Buddhism where as nearby Ellora…
Footsteps of Little Buddha in Kapilvastu, India
Kapilvastu in India is across the border from Lumbini in Nepal. Lord Buddha born as Siddhartha Gautama was born to Shuddhodhana the chief of Shakya clan who ruled in that area. The young prince spent his early years in Kapilvastu…
Coracle Ride across Tungabhadra in Hampi
While planning a trip to Hampi (ruins of a glorius medieval kingdom) a couple of years ago , I was brushing up on history not to miss even an iota of what the place had to offer. It turned out…
Enchanting Sculptures of Ellora Caves in India
The rock cut caves of Ajanta and Ellora near Aurangabad, are testimony of the fascinating ancient art history of India. Declared as UNESCO World Heritage Sites in 1983, the cave monuments in Ajanta are a celebration of Buddhism where as…
Natures Artistry in Raneh Falls, India
This post is by a friend (Madhumita Sarkar Das) who travels a lot but does not blog. I have written it down with her permission and approval after she narrated what she saw and felt. The photographs have been contributed…
Nestled in Peace- Gandhi Ashram, Ahmedabad
For me Ahmedabad was always synonymous with Gandhi Ashram. Every time I read something about Mahatma Gandhi, I wanted to visit the ashram. Finally, I had the opportunity to visit Ahmedabad on my way to Kutch and while I packed…
Turning the wheel of Law in Sarnath, India
Lord Buddha turned the Wheel of Law in Sarnath when he delivered his first sermon Dhammachakkapavattana Sutta to his first 5 disciples on the 4 Noble Truths (suffering, cause of suffering, end of suffering and the the path to the…
Rameshwaram in a Day ~ Solo Travel Journey
A few months ago, I visited Rameshwaram, a small island off the eastern coast of India. This temple town named after the famous mythological hero Lord Rama is connected to mainland by a nearly 100 year old (1914) railway link…
Soliga Beats in Gorukana, Bangalore
I spent a quiet weekend in Gorukana Resort in BR (Billigiri Ranga Swamy) Hills meditating and being close to nature. A 3 hour comfortable drive from Bangalore this area is home to Soliga Tribes and still unspoilt. Dedicated effort over…
Gorgeous Vijay Vilas Palace, Mandvi,India
Vijay Vilas Palace overlooking the Arabian Sea in Mandvi (Kutch area) is one of the recently constructed palaces in India compared to its Rajput counterparts. It is an epitome of graceful curves built in fusion architectural style of local Kutch,…