Bhuj is the gateway to Great Rann of Kutch. Most people head directly to Rann of Kutch with a short lunch stop over in Bhuj. We came in from Dholavira, 5000 year old Indus Valley Civilization site some time in…
Prag Mahal in Bhuj ~ A Photo Essay
Prag Mahal was built in the 19th century in Bhuj. The construction of this Italian Gothic style palace was commissioned in 1865 by Rao Pragmalji II the ruler of Jadeja Kutch clan at that time. It was finally completed during…
Land’s End ~ Koteshwar , Narayan Sarovar & Mata No Madh
During our road trip in Gujarat we drove until Land’s End the western tip of India that merges into Arabian Sea. We visited Koteshwar, Narayan Sarovar, Lakhpat Fort and Mata No Madh traveling about 350 kms during the day. Koteshwar:…
Life on Top: Bird’s Eye View
I always envy birds for their ability to just fly off any where without a care, no visa, no ticket and nothing to weigh them down. Sometimes, I feel that they have their emotional highs and lows, moments of fear,…
Millionaire Town now in ruins, Lakhpat Fort, India
During a recent visit to a Gurudwara, as I knelt down in prayer, I was reminded of my visit to yet another Gurudwara in the western tip of India which is located within the ruined Lakhpat Fort. Lakhpat or Millionaire…
Window to the World !!
While travelling to different places I would often look at windows but rarely take pictures. One morning I walked through narrow alleys of Ahmedabad city where I was a visitor for a day. The open, closed and half open windows…
Footsteps into a 5000 Yr Old Civilization, Dholavira, India
Stories of Indus Valley Civilization would often transport me beyond the classroom during my student days. I would conjure up imaginary stories of love and life while my teacher’s voice would apply intermittent brakes on my flight of fancy. The…
Buying Handicrafts from a semi nomadic Community in Khavda, Kutch
It is nearly a year since my trip to Kutch and I am still writing about the place and have a long way to go. Most of the times the experiences that leave a lasting impression are the interactions and…
Bird Sanctuaries of Gujarat in India
It is that time of the year in India when there is nip in the air and the usual hot, humid weather has made way for the cool and calm. This is the best time to tour India and while…
Layered to Perfection, Lacquer Art from India
I have earlier written about my tryst with art and craft with Gujarat but Lacquer Art was unplanned and unexpected. The artisan from Nirona village was off for his afternoon ablutions in a some local pond or street side well…